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Judge Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court

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Ketanji Brown Jackson to make history as the first Black woman in the highest court By Morgan Miles, Staff Writer Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate last Thursday, making history as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice. She is also the third Black justice and the first former federal public defender to serve on the highest court in the U.S.  President Joe Biden nominated Judge Jackson on Feb. 25, following the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement. During the search process, Biden emphasized the importance of nominating a justice who would bring a diverse background and varying … Continue reading Judge Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court

Opinions & Editorials

Column: A rendezvous of relationship red-flags

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Sex and Relationships, A BRAVE Column By Hannah Thompson, BRAVE Peer Educator Content Warning: This POST discusses sexual violence We hear about toxic relationships all the time, whether it’s through someone else’s relationship, friends or even a fictional relationship on TV. Although we all may think we know what a toxic relationship looks like, it’s always harder to see red flags when we are infatuated with someone. It’s important to renew and refresh our knowledge of red flags, especially when it’s easier to ignore them when they are right in front of us.  One of the biggest red flags in … Continue reading Column: A rendezvous of relationship red-flags

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Column: The Echo vibrates with coziness

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A local restaurant review By Paige Wilson, Guest Writer Picture yourself in a quintessential diner.  You would most likely see a long, high-top bar with strangers sitting close to one another; waiters and waitresses frantically bussing tables; and white ceramic plates piled high with eggs, bacon and every kind of breakfast potato. If you pictured this, then you have conjured up The Echo in Hyde Park.  I first went to The Echo on a recommendation from a friend who proclaimed it was “hangover food from heaven.” I decided to test the theory, and I am happy to say it did … Continue reading Column: The Echo vibrates with coziness