By: Victoria Barker The recent bombings in Boston have stirred up a surge of nationalistic pride and the recognition of the good in humanity that oftentimes brings people together after a shocking tragedy. This is much akin to the weeks following the…
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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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Scott Holcomb represents District 81 in the Georgia House of Representatives. Before being elected to office, he served as an attorney in the U.S. Army Jag Corps, with overseas postings in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He is currently enrolled in the Executive…
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By: Megan Ernst Sandeela Kanwal immigrated to the United States from Pakistan, escaping the strict social codes placed on women. Or so she thought. Instead, Sandeela’s father murdered her for seeking a divorce from an arranged marriage. Shortly after she arrived in…
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By: Chris Neill One of the more peculiar phenomena to arise from the realm of monetary economics in the past few years is an entirely digital currency called Bitcoin. Hailed as the world’s first truly decentralized currency, Bitcoins are created on an…
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By: Darrian Stacy Since its founding, the United States has upheld a tradition of tax exemption for religious institutions. Existing unofficially in the United States for generations, the privilege became law with the 1894 tax code legislation. Since then, the Supreme Court…
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By: Aashka Dave Google Glass has reached the hands of the explorers — and that means a free fall off of the privacy cliff is imminent. After a skydiving-filled introduction in June 2012, Google Glass has done nothing but attract attention. Rumors…
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By: Quinn Rogness In wake of the tragedy in Newtown,Connecticut, the issue of gun control has been pushed to the forefront of Washington’s political agenda, in which everything from the legal status of extended magazines, assault weapons, and expanded background checks has…
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By: Nathan Williams America’s political dynasties have long dominated national politics, beginning in recent memory with the Kennedy family’s dominance during the latter half of the 20th century. Over the decades, political brands have emerged as meteorically as they have dissipated, each…
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By: Ian Davis The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is commonly regarded as one of the world’s most difficult. Decades of violence, hatred, and unsuccessful diplomacy have failed to bring any tangible steps towards an enduring peace. Last Friday, the Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister Salam…
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By: Taryn Winston Sadly, it’s a scene Americans have witnessed before. The shock. The heartbreak. The hundreds of innocent lives tragically taken. The spirit of a special day broken. The strength and resiliency of a city and a nation tested. On April…
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By: Alexander Sileo Beyoncé and Jay-Z have recently been in the spotlight, not for their music, but for their trip to Cuba. The trip has raised ire from many Florida politicians and some have questioned the legality and purpose of such a…
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By: Rachael Zipperer In 1940, Woody Guthrie wrote “This Land is Your Land,” probably his most popular song and arguably one of the most influential songs in American folk music. The song has been covered innumerable times over the decades since it…
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