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        Unpopular Opinion Thursday

        Leehy Gertner, Opinions Managing Editor|January 20, 2022

        Unpopular Opinion Thursday

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        Social media, according to the Reuters Institute, is the main source of news for American teenagers. Contributor Louisa Lipson advocates for facts and credible sources.
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        Meatless Mondays have been a source of heated contention since their inception in 2022. Contributing writer Shola Okoudjou argues it's time to phase them out of practice.
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        Contributor Gabe Knowles advocates for student discussion at the high school, stressing the importance of debate in school settings.
        Learn to disagree — the school won’t teach you how
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