racism High schooler yanks MAGA hat off classmates head, slaps teacher, earns suspension Jason Weisberger
politics The WWII soldier who died fighting for the "precious ideals" of liberal arts education Yoy Luadha
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architecture White Gates, iconic mid-century home in Phoenix, facing demolition by new owner Jennifer Sandlin