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Content by Jaime Watts
Michael Jackson poses with accuser James Safechuck. HBO’s “Leaving Neverland” documentary discusses the accounts of Safechuck and Wade Robson and the alleged sex abuse they experienced by Jackson. Columnist Jaime urges people to at least listen to Jackson’s accusers before passing judgment.

Jackson’s accusers should be heard

April 8, 2019
A woman shops for Valentines Day cards at the Hallmark store at the Academy Plaza Shopping Center in Northeast Philadelphia on Feb. 2, 2018.

Valentine’s Day reinforces gender stereotypes

February 13, 2019
Demonstrators gather near the studio of singer R. Kelly to call for a boycott of his music after allegations of sexual abuse against young girls were raised on the highly-rated Lifetime mini-series Surviving R. Kelly on January 09, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Give R. Kelly justice on a cold platter

February 1, 2019
Negative comments on eating habits have adverse effects

Negative comments on eating habits have adverse effects

January 16, 2019
Stop normalizing toxicity in relationships

Stop normalizing toxicity in relationships

December 12, 2018
Posting on social media doesnt fix anything

Posting on social media doesn’t fix anything

November 27, 2018
Musical artist Kanye West speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice system and prison reform on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Kanye West was never ‘used’ to spread political beliefs

November 7, 2018
Elizabeth Warren is not Native American

Elizabeth Warren is not Native American

October 26, 2018
Crisis pregnancy centers must be transparent

Crisis pregnancy centers must be transparent

October 10, 2018
Internet influencers must be transparent

Internet influencers must be transparent

September 26, 2018
Colin Kaepernick is not a traitor

Colin Kaepernick is not a traitor

September 13, 2018
Obamas speech should engage students in politics

Obama’s speech should engage students in politics

September 5, 2018
Stop pitting women against each other

Stop pitting women against each other

April 24, 2018
Dont fret about the freshman 15

Don’t fret about the freshman 15

April 10, 2018
Campus should be treated with respect

Campus should be treated with respect

March 27, 2018
Instapoetry lacks depth and substance

Instapoetry lacks depth and substance

March 7, 2018
Some rhetoric surrounding gun control misguided

Some rhetoric surrounding gun control misguided

February 20, 2018
Body positivity should be everywhere

Body positivity should be everywhere

February 6, 2018
Theres more to college than finding a job

There’s more to college than finding a job

January 23, 2018
Campaign sign for Roy Moore.

Moore and others trivialize sexual assault for political gain

December 12, 2017
Try creative, artistic outlets for anxiety

Try creative, artistic outlets for anxiety

November 29, 2017
Past year’s politics, events show need for discourse

Past year’s politics, events show need for discourse

November 8, 2017
Dont depend on social media for happiness

Don’t depend on social media for happiness

October 24, 2017
Men should be feminists, too

Men should be feminists, too

October 10, 2017
Social anxiety deserves more awareness on campus

Social anxiety deserves more awareness on campus

September 26, 2017
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