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Currently Trending: 5 Stories From The Week Of February 23 To Read Today

A weekly roundup of Odyssey's Currently section.

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Currently Trending: 5 Stories From The Week Of February 23 To Read Today

Here are the top five pieces you missed from our creators last week.

1. If Kaitlin Bennett Brings Her Circus To Your Campus, Ignore Her

By Megan Miske

Kaitlin Bennett has been a controversial figure ever since she took photos carrying an AR-10 on her college campus. Now she is traveling around to different college campuses as a speaker and causing a firestorm wherever she goes.

2. Lash Nolen Is Harvard Med's First Black Woman Class President, And That's Good News For The Future Of Higher Education

By Kyra Stillwell

Last year, Harvard Medical student LaShyra Nolen made history by becoming the school's first black female president. Nolen, who goes more commonly by the name "Lash," describes herself as "hungry for justice" and has used this hunger to climb her way to the top of one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world.

3. 5 Climate Change Activists That Should Be Recognized For Helping The Earth

By Lexi Locke

Get to know some climate change activists that are on the front lines.

4. Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty On Rape And Criminal Sexual Act Charges

By Tyler Lyman

After a few long years, Weinstein is finally facing the consequences of his actions.

5. Pixar Set To Feature Its First-Ever LGBTQ Animated Character In 'Onward'

By Tyler Lyman

Lena Waithe is taking on this role and it's sure to be amazing.

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How Technology Has Changed Our Lives

While we are all very dependant on technology, we are losing touch with humanity.

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How Technology Has Changed Our Lives

If we look back on how our ancestors lived we can sense a totally different lifestyle. If they could come back and live with all our technological devices they surely would think they are in a completely new alien world. They lived such a simple life without our devices that it seems as if centuries have passed by. In reality most of the discoveries were accomplished in the past twenty years. Indeed we have assisted a total technological distortion. This change in our lives was characterized by a myriad of technological innovations, due to globalization.

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Why I Love Football

Why Is Football A Sport That Is So Celebrated Across The Nation?

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It is the time of year when the athletic event of football tends to exhilarate fans across the Nation. Why is football a sport that is so celebrated across the Nation? Many times I have asked myself why I even love the game of football so much, especially being a female, but I came up with a few of the many reasons why football fans love the game. though this may not be everyone's reasons for loving the game, here are some reasons that I love football.

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Nostalgic Early 2000s Barbies: 34 Forgotten Treasures

For all the 90's babies and their obsession with Barbies.

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With Barbie mania overtaking society with the release of the new movie, here is some late 90's/early 2000's nostalgia for you in Barbie form.

It's sure to stir up old memories and unlock some good ones. And if you're feeling inspired by a particular toy but you don't remember where you put it, we've listed where you can find one today. You're welcome.

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Riots and Protests rock Paris and other French cities

Crazy European Summer

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Riots and Protests rock Paris and other French cities
A 17 year old boy of North African origin was shot and killed by French police during a traffic stop on Tuesday. The police claimed they "feared for their lives" when the boy started driving away from them and opened fire, killing him.
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When DEI goes haywire

Shocking Revelation: Doctors Resort to Ethnicity-Based Prioritization in Medical Care

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When DEI goes haywire
In a shocking move in New Zealand, surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritizing patients for operations.
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