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Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor April 26, 2022
A couple of my friends recently explained to me what they think of in relation to the term “cult”, and the results ranged from “like in the movies, like a massive hierarchy, living together, all of them are having to dress the same” to “strange rituals, the kool-aid guy, hidden remote areas.” So what was it really like?
Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

North Wind Staff November 11, 2021
Around this time of the year, we notice evidence of cultural appropriation most often in the Halloween costumes around us, and in the mascots and logos of our sports teams.
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union

Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor October 25, 2021
NMU's Latinx Student Union will hold a panel discussing Halloween and cultural appropriation that is seen throughout the holiday on Monday, Oct. 25.
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