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Caitlyn Jenner still in the spotlight
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An exploration of Jenner’s recent accomplishments and the impact she is making for the transgender community as a celebrity role model
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The heart of Caitlyn Jenner
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There is a need for a more diverse representation of transgender people in the media.
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Michelle Obama vs. American cafeterias
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Students create #ThanksMichelleObama hashtag to complain about unpalatable food in schools
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Dire future for Brazil
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On Oct. 6, Brazilian citizens went to the ballots to choose a president. However none of the 11 candidates received enough votes to guarantee a victory and as a result, Brazilians had to return to the ballots on the 26th to vote for either incumbent Dilma Rousseff or Aécio Neves, former governor of Minas Gerais.…
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Examining the rise of social media activism
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A 16-year-old Palestinian girl tweeted about Israel’s Gaza offensive, sparking a common debate
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How to thrive in your first year
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Starting university will bring a lot of changes to your life. You’ll meet new people and perhaps lose touch with older friends. You’ll notice a change between style and pace of teaching from high school — things will move a lot faster now. Most of you are living away from home for the first time…
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