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The Crimson White

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Opinion | The overhype of AI

Opinion | The overhype of AI

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist April 13, 2025

Recently, there has been much fanfare over artificial intelligence. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently predicted that humans would no longer be needed for most jobs within the next decade. This came...

Opinion | Got to study? Go to a coffee house

Opinion | Got to study? Go to a coffee house

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist March 26, 2025

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the United States, with coffee shops carrying large cultural significance. According to Statista,  72.9% of American consumers drink coffee every day. In...

Opinion | Reading and its importance

Opinion | Reading and its importance

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist February 19, 2025

For many, reading is a hobby, something they do for fun. For others, it is seen as a chore. If you’re a liberal arts or social science student, it might be more common to read for class assignments rather...