Cancel Culture: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Taylan Bynum, Staff Writer|January 27, 2021

In the first episode of her new podcast series, Staff Writer Taylan Bynum takes a look at cancel culture: its purpose, what perpetuates it, and its long-term impacts. Featuring student opinions from Maire Brennan and Jessica Williamson.

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Taylan Bynum, Staff Writer

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Taylan Bynum is a senior in the Humanities program. Outside of school, she is a competitive gymnast.

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Cancel Culture: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly