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Madeline Martin

FREELANCE WRITER

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Ian Krietzberg

As Puck's first A.I. Correspondent, I am focused extensively on helping our audience make sense of the complex and often frightening world of artificial intelligence. There are a lot of …

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Mackenzie Sutton

Writer | Journalist | Photographer | Filmmaker

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Jane Cha

A recent Multimedia Journalism grad from Georgia State University with a Marketing minor. I love creating stories that make people feel seen, whether it’s through video, writing, or digital content. …

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Rosemary Murphy

Rose Murphy is a multimedia journalist in Nova Scotia, Miꞌkmaꞌki. She is interested in stories about unusual characters, small business, resilient communities, food security, women's health, and gender and social …

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Elena Tafone

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TikTok ban navigates the halls of Congress: what's next?

In the continuously developing world of social media, TikTok, a popular video-sharing platform, has found itself at the center of international controversy. The proposed ban on the app has just passed through the House of Representatives and is now making its way to the Senate. This article aims to demystify …
By Mackenzie Sutton
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The impact of black culture on campus life at Georgia State University

As we join together in recognizing and honoring Black History Month here at Georgia State University, it’s important to take a moment to fully appreciate the profound and significant influence that Black culture has on our daily campus life. This extends from our social activities to the realm of academics, …
By Mackenzie Sutton
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The importance of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students on college campuses

The importance of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students on college campuses In today’s increasingly diverse society, the need for inclusivity and understanding on college campuses has never been more important. Among these needs is the establishment of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students – a factor that plays a significant role …
By Mackenzie Sutton
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Shaping the future of media and storytelling through podcasts

Shaping the future of media and storytelling through podcast In the dynamic realm of media, a powerful contender has emerged, swiftly gaining traction and popularity – Podcasts. These are not just changing how we consume news and entertainment, they are also providing a platform for voices and stories that have …
By Mackenzie Sutton
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Halloween: America’s second-largest retail holiday - The Signal

Halloween is recognized as a day to dress up, indulge in sweets and party with friends. The season is filled with cultural markers like Tim Burton movies, pumpkin-spice lattes and Halloween-themed Pillsbury sugar cookies. Product transformations and marketing campaigns entice consumers to purchase their products at a higher price. Items …
By Jane Cha
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K-town horror Story, What’s Happening in the Korean Community? - The Signal

On Sept. 12 Tuesday evening, police officials discovered the body remains of a Korean woman in her 20s to 30s in Duluth, otherwise known as Koreatown or K-Town. The remains were found inside the trunk of a silver Jaguar outside of a well-known Korean bathhouse called Jeju Sauna located about …
By Jane Cha
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Rise in COVID-19 cases could affect living for Georgia State University students

With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the United States, institutions of higher education are facing unprecedented challenges. As the new academic year has begun, Georgia State University is bracing for the possibility of an outbreak and is warning students to take several measures to protect the health and safety …
By Mackenzie Sutton
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Pros & Cons of Using a Gateway vs. Router & Modem | T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

If you have home internet, you likely also have a modem and a router. However, while modems and routers used to be two separate pieces of hardware, increasingly, they’re combined into one device called a gateway. Depending on your internet service provider (ISP), you might have an individual modem and …
By Emily Alford
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Pros & Cons of Using a Gateway vs. Router & Modem | T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

If you have home internet, you likely also have a modem and a router. However, while modems and routers used to be two separate pieces of hardware, increasingly, they’re combined into one device called a gateway. Depending on your internet service provider (ISP), you might have an individual modem and …
By Emily Alford
• The Signal

Campaign raises thousands for recreation needs of Halifax youth in care

Campaign raises thousands for recreation needs of Halifax youth in care Three weeks into his month-long fundraiser, 25 year-old social worker Ian Surette has raised over $3,000 for Halifax-based youth in care. “I really just want kids in the community and moving and, like, making friends,” said Surette. Since mid-November, …
By Ry Pembroke
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Accountability required in over-budget spending, says auditor general Kim Adair

Tuesday’s report found $896 million in spending was not tabled or approved in legislature Auditor general Kim Adair said on Tuesday that the province should be more transparent when it spends money outside budgeted allocations. In the 2021-22 fiscal year, the province allocated $896 million to various departments without those …
By Ry Pembroke
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Coastal GasLink protesters target Dartmouth RBC to fight pipeline’s completion

The Coastal GasLink pipeline in B.C. is more than two-thirds complete, but Decolonial Solidarity Dartmouth continues to fight, saying the pipeline should never have started in the first place. Demonstrators focused their attention on the Dartmouth RBC branch on Portland Street on Wednesday to challenge the bank’s investment in the …
By Ry Pembroke
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As Mattea Roach’s Jeopardy! streak ends, her biggest supporters celebrate her journey

Cheers rang through the bar as Mattea Roach’s headline-grabbing run on Jeopardy! came to end Friday. “We’re happy with how things turned out,” said Phil Roach, Mattea’s father. “She came out with an incredible experience and a lot of great friends and memories for a lifetime.” Roach and other family …
By Ry Pembroke
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Freshmen and sophomores share first impressions of campus

Kates and the rest of her floor in Centennial celebrate jumping in the fountain (Photo courtesy of Hannah Kates). The College is opening up for the fall semester under circumstances like never before, as this semester is the first with in-person classes for both freshman and sophomores. "I am really …
By Kaitlyn Bonomo
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What We're Watching On Netflix: ‘Arrested Development’

Airing on FOX in 2003, “Arrested Development” stands out from the typical set of dysfunctional family sitcoms by crossing lines other shows wouldn’t dare. From cousin romances to prison escapes and magician acts gone wrong, “Arrested Development” portrays chaos that makes any family look normal in comparison. The show follows …
By Kaitlyn Bonomo
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Political science professor analyzes the nuclear threat of the Russia-Ukraine war

Dr. Cho teaches foreign policy and international security and is an assistant professor of political science and international studies at the College. The war between Russia and Ukraine is an ongoing development, with new details of invasions and attacks releasing day after day. The resulting crisis in Ukraine means the …
By Kaitlyn Bonomo
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Councillors debate tax hike for climate action

Halifax regional councillor says ‘failure is not an option’ on climate action A three-per-cent tax increase is a small price to pay to address a climate emergency, say environmental advocates. Halifax regional council voted on Friday to draft the preliminary 2022-23 budget to include a three-per-cent tax hike to the …
By Meagan Byrd
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Councillors debate ‘cringe’-worthy property tax hike

Mayor Mike Savage is hoping to soften the hit to next year’s tax bill as budget discussions begin at Halifax City Hall. Ahead of the budget committee meeting Tuesday, municipal finance staff proposed a 5.9 per cent increase to the average commercial and residential tax bills. Savage introduced an amendment …
By Meagan Byrd
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Pandemic isolation ‘feeds the disease’ of those struggling with substance use, expert says

Statistics show emergency calls for overdose up 73 per cent across Canada in two years Harm reduction educator Katie Upham says the effects of COVID-19 are driving a rise in overdoses in Nova Scotia. “COVID absolutely exacerbated a problem that already existed,” said Upham, who works with the Substance User …
By Meagan Byrd
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New Beechville subdivision will surround site of 1800s-era Black homesteads

New Beechville subdivision to be built in area of historic Black homesteads The Lovett Lake subdivision in Beechville got another step closer to reality on Tuesday. The Halifax and West community council passed a motion to consider changes to the development agreement and to schedule a public hearing. The proposed …
By Meagan Byrd
• The Signal

‘Dearly Beloved’ review: Daughtry makes explosive return to roots

After a three-year break since the band’s latest album, “Cage To Rattle,” Daughtry finally returns with a new studio album after a slew of singles released throughout the duration of the pandemic: “Dearly Beloved.” This, the band’s sixth record, is also the first record the group has ever released independent …
By Ian Krietzberg
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