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Jake Dickman·
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The legend lives on: The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald carries weight 50 years later

Jake Dickman is a third-year journalism major and is a guest writer for Ball Bearings Magazine. His views do not...
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Pretty in Plaid: The School Uniform Debate

 A history of school uniforms and how they impact the students that wear them.
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How Harry Styles Saved My Life

“Stop your crying, baby, it’ll be alright.” These lyrics helped me overcome my eating disorder and learn to be kind to myself.
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The Surrogacy of Sophia

Even though my mom was 44 years old and had already gone through pregnancy three times, she decided to carry my aunt’s baby.
Radley Richman·
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Defining DeHority

Editor’s note: This article reflects on the life and influence of Grace DeHority based on archival information and the writer’s...
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How Journalists Can Help Restore Trust in the Media

If newsrooms focus on improving transparency and building relationships, there’s hope of recovering from a “fake news” era.
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Llama Love: How a YouTube Video Started a (Healthy) Obsession

Llamas, like other animals in pop culture, will have their share of stardom until the next new animal trend comes around.
Freshman journalism major Dillon Rosenlieb poses for a photo Dec. 7, 2023 by the University Green. Rosenlieb in one of four siblings in his home. Mya Cataline, Ball Bearings
Dillon Rosenlieb·
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One Roll at a Time

I was born with a condition called cerebral palsy. In layman’s terms, I had a lack of oxygen to the...
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Love at First Post: San Francisco

When I traveled to San Francisco, I visited all the most Instagrammable spots and fell in love with the city.
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A Love Affair for the Century: Me, Men, and Whiskey

The first real love of my life was alcohol, but what started as a impassioned fling to help me cope quickly spiraled into a nightmare that dominated my entire life.
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