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The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News

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2024: A Year Defined by ‘Brain Rot’

Amanda Krowitz, Head Commentary Editor December 13, 2024

“Brain rot,” a decline in a person’s mental state brought on by overconsumption of media, was chosen by Oxford Dictionary as their Oxford Word of the Year for 2024. Although it is a two-word phrase,...

They Went Left: Historical Fiction

Molly O'Brien, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

I’ve always been a fan of historical fiction novels – particularly those that follow war. However, the aftermath of war is a space often overlooked in historical fiction, with most novels focusing...

The Question of Puerto Rican Independence

The Question of Puerto Rican Independence

Max Beck, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Recent political controversies such as comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s remark that Puerto Rico is a “floating island of garbage” and the public reaction to his comment have revealed that mainland Americans...

Breaking Down Hustle Culture: A Poisonous Antidote to Success

Breaking Down Hustle Culture: A Poisonous Antidote to Success

Katherine Novak, Contributing Writer December 13, 2024

The modern glorification of hustling and the obsession with work, busyness and productivity is overrated and harmful. For many people, the more you work, the closer you are to professional success....

Reporters Without Borders has Crossed a Line: Who’s Supposed to Protect Journalists?

Peyton Taylor, Assistant Arts & Features Editor December 13, 2024

When I tell my friends and family about my goals of pursuing a career in political journalism, I’m met with graphic descriptions of the horrors that journalists across the world face. They aren’t wrong. Violence...

‘Gladiator’ Makes a Successful Return to the Big Screen

‘Gladiator’ Makes a Successful Return to the Big Screen

Perin Romano, Contributing Writer December 13, 2024

Over two decades ago, the world saw the “Gladiator” movie franchise make its debut for the first time. Clad with Hollywood powerhouses like Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, the first “Gladiator”...

Hating Pop Music Doesn’t Make You Cool

Hating Pop Music Doesn’t Make You Cool

Hannah Zubatyy, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

I love pop music. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift and Charli xcx have been blasting on repeat everywhere since the summer, and I couldn’t be happier. Upon checking the platform Stats for...

Breaking the Silence: Fostering Open Dialogue in Academic Settings

Breaking the Silence: Fostering Open Dialogue in Academic Settings

Lauren Kim, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

The morning after the election, I walked into my 11:20 class to tired, uneasy faces, the air thick with quiet chatter. Regardless of how they felt about the election results, many students seemed to be...

Don’t Deck the Halls Before the Turkey’s Cold: Why Christmas Can Wait

Don’t Deck the Halls Before the Turkey’s Cold: Why Christmas Can Wait

Chapin Rockwell, Head Commentary Editor November 22, 2024

Every November, like clockwork, it begins: the jingles infiltrate our airwaves, Santa sits for photos at the mall, and our neighbors hoist inflatable snowmen onto their lawns — all while the autumn leaves...

Democrats and College Liberals: Severely Out of Touch

Democrats and College Liberals: Severely Out of Touch

Ellie Weber, Copy Editor November 22, 2024

In a post-election interview with The New York Times, Nancy Pelosi was asked to re-evaluate whether or not she understands the country at this point in time, to which she defensively (and unconvincingly)...

“Station Eleven:” A Long Journey

Kate Dischner, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

“Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel follows the journeys of a young woman, Kirsten Raymonde, who grows up in the metropolitan Toronto area. While this novel was assigned to me and my fellow peers...

Audiobooks: Cheating or Just Another Way to Read?

Audiobooks: Cheating or Just Another Way to Read?

Beatrice Kumble, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

As a child, I used to spend hours curled up with a book. I loved the feeling of being transported to new worlds and seeing things from entirely new perspectives. I loved feeling like I was right there...

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