by Aaron Betancourt Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton published a critical essay of the Trump administration on The Atlantic on Sept. 16. Clinton did not refrain herself from pinpointing Trump’s reckless behavior and policies such as his response to Puerto Rico, his Muslim travel ban and his compliance with Russia. Clinton recites her concession …
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by Aaron Betancourt Florida is currently one of four states, including Iowa, Kentucky and Virginia, where convicted felons accused of non-violent crimes are not granted their voting rights after serving time in prison, parole or probation. Depending on the charge, convicted felons must wait anywhere between five to seven years upon release before applying to …
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by Aaron Betancourt I’ll never forget my first time stepping into the ultimate dining hall. It was a hot August afternoon when I was exhausted from a full day of shopping and setting up my dorm. As I walked across campus from the Boathouse to the Vaughn Center, food was the only thing on my …
by Aaron Betancourt A recent photo surfaced of former actor Geoffrey Owens who was spotted working as a cashier at a Trader Joe’s in Clifton, New Jersey. The photo was posted on Snapchat by Karma Lawrence who spotted Owens weighing potatoes with a stained shirt this month. “It was a shock to see him working …
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By AARON BETANCOURT Jersey Shore came back to MTV on Thursday, April 5 with Family Vacation, the series’ first new episode in six years. The original series began in 2009 and ended in 2012 with a total of six seasons. The two-hour season premiere drew approximately 2.5 million viewers, a dip from its peak popularity …
