Dhurandar 2 Divides Audiences With Action, Violence, and Spectacle


The recently released Dhurandar 2 has sparked a wide range of reactions among viewers, with some praising its technical quality and entertainment value, while others criticize its intense violence and long runtime. As a sequel to the original film, Dhurandar 2 raises the stakes with a revenge-driven storyline, dramatic action, and political undertones that leave audiences both impressed and divided.

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Do What You Love, But At What Cost?


Take that life-changing trip to London on the off chance that you get noticed by a modeling agent! Drop out of college to pilot that start-up no one else thought of! Quit your boring cubicle job on a whim to become a fashion blogger! Through morals at the end of fables, character arcs in shows, and flashy movie montages, from a very young age everyone is taught the age-old idea of following your dreams.  

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Artificial Solitude


There was a time when being alone meant living life without constant notifications, music, and endless scrolling. However, the type of solitude we once had is growing increasingly rare with every new technological innovation. Many students, including myself, walk out of the 50s wing, put in both AirPods, and listen to one song before getting to the E-building. But why? Even at home, quiet moments like lying in bed or waiting for your microwave to finish are filled with digital stimulation. Technology has not removed solitude entirely, but it has definitely changed how people experience it.

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Lunch Line Makeover


In recent years, school lunches have improved noticeably, with more variety and meals that feel less processed and more homemade. For many students, this shift has made school lunch a more appealing and reliable option.

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Do Words Hurt More Than ‘Sticks and Stones’?


For one Washington sophomore, it started during COVID-19, when online spaces and social media became the main way to connect. People she called her best friends at the time would taunt her, commenting constantly about her appearance and sexuality, even going so far as to calling her slurs. “Sometimes you’re just made to feel like you should be ashamed of it,” the student, who wishes to remain anonymous, said. “I didn’t really tell anyone for a while because I didn’t want people to know that I let this happen.” She also mentioned being torn between telling someone and not wanting to get them in trouble because part of her felt like they were still her friends: “It was a hard pill to swallow. I call these people my friends because they’re all I’ve got, but I know they’re not.”  

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