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by Kayla Taylor Ebonics, or Black Talk, is incredibly misunderstood and underrated; it seems that some people aren’t really sure what Ebonics is, or they…
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by Jason Kelley McDonald’s is the dominant player in the fast food industry; with thousands of locations all over the world, its business just keeps…
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by Hannah Stewart Introduction What does the word “slam” mean to you? Perhaps you see someone getting thrown against a wall, or a plate clattering…
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by Sarah Urbank Imagine city streets crowded with people cheering, dancing, and embracing. Music fills the air as streamers made from rags and toilet paper…