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[In this series, past editors reflect on their time leading the paper.] As I looked through my old articles, a...
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[Originally published in Synapse on February 11, 1999.] Ever since New Year’s Day, it seems the world has been swathed...
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[Originally published in Synapse on February 5, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin...
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