By: Nandita Suri Although the United States has been an Arctic nation since purchasing Alaska in 1867, this region has rarely been central to U.S. national security priorities. For many Americans, the Arctic is an irrelevant frontier that is both geographically and…
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The Fried Chicken Frenzy: The Chicken Sandwich Wars and the Fast Food Industry
By: Anu Fawehinmi In 2019, with the intent of usurping Chick-fil-A from their fried chicken throne, Popeyes released their Crispy Chicken Sandwich. This bold declaration of war began the battle for market share turned marketing scheme affectionately known as the Chicken Sandwich Wars of the late 2010s. The battle even made its way to social media, with Chick-fil-A reacting to Popeyes’ recent menu addition and Popeyes responding in jest shortly afterward. Popeyes’ introduction of the Crispy Chicken Sandwich and their marketing campaign that followed revitalized the restaurant chain far beyond the expectations of the company, reestablishing it as a true…
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By: Mi’Chea Wade “There are oppressors here, and there are oppressors there. We migrants have never been free, never lived a free life.” With the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reporting that there are over 122 million refugees worldwide, media coverage…
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By: Cameron Ardoin The European Union (EU) is one of, if not the largest, supranational institutions in the world. Its reach extends over a large swath of continental Europe and contains some of the wealthiest countries on Earth. Governing this colossal entity…
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By: Shannon DeLeon The Health Resources and Services Administration classifies counties as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) when there is a significant, recognized shortage of healthcare providers. Nearly 3 million Georgians live in the 142 of the 159 Georgia counties classified as…
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By: Jackson Bost The Red Cross and Volunteers in Katrina 20 years ago, Louisiana and Mississippi were struck by Hurricane Katrina, one of the most expensive and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. The states faced the modern equivalent of $200 billion in…
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By: Piper Duncan Make the beds, clear the trash, wipe the surfaces, scrub the bathroom, vacuum, sweep, mop — all in 20 minutes — repeat 20 times. Whether you’re in Niagara Falls, Cancún, or Bali, the people cleaning your hotel rooms are…
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By: Aishwarya Yaddanapudi “This is a shared world with a common future and that my kind like yours have the right to live in it” (X-Men 97) Since the release of James Gunn’s Superman (2025), comic books have taken the world…
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By: Julia Gardner The United States often prioritizes economic considerations over public health when regulating hazardous chemicals, leaving worker and community health vulnerable. Leaded gasoline remained on the market for decades after its neurological risks were clear; asbestos was only fully banned…
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By: Eden Levitt-Horne An emerging initiative in Middle Georgia is poised to redefine the landscape of American public land management, moving toward a future of genuine partnership between the U.S. government and Native American tribes. The bipartisan push to designate Georgia’s Ocmulgee…
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By: Eshkar Kaidar-Heafetz Baggy jeans, keys clipped to carabiners, vinyl records, and an indescribable love for iced matcha have swept college campuses across the country in an online trend dubbed the “performative male.” This trend is a satiric caricature of men engaging…
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By: Prarti Satya Music has, throughout history, been one of the most effective means of human connection. Various genres draw inspiration from different walks of life, and a song has always been a powerful piece of storytelling. But the stories told through…
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