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OPINION: Tattoos aren’t dirty, TikTok’s favorite supercilious trend

Addison Lowry, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

TikTok has become an amplifier of trends over the past seven years, meaning flocks of young women have swarmed to the app to stay in touch with society's current standards. Women’s self-esteem has...

Why is tattoo ink not regulated by the federal government?

Why is tattoo ink not regulated by the federal government?

Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor November 1, 2019

I grew up surrounded by tattoos, with my dad, grandpa and several other family members showcasing their body art throughout my life. During my senior year of high school, 2016–2017, there was a spurt...

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