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A deeper look into “the selfie”

By Autumn Moon In 2013, the word “selfie” was so commonly used that it was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary, and around the same time, it was announced “word of the year.”  A selfie is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as, “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken […]

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‘Bestie’ and ‘DIYer’ make the Oxford English Dictionary’s list of new words

By Ann Singer, Staff Writer @annmsinger Language is always evolving, accommodating for changes in culture and behavior. Ridiculous at first, new words seem to pop up every week, creeping their way into our daily vernacular. Yet it isn’t until a word is officially entered into a dictionary that the word is deemed acceptable for formal […]

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