Feb. 11, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Earning 50% of the popular vote and attaining the votes of over 77 million Americans, he had a decisive victory. This achievement ca... More »
Feb. 6, 2025 By Daniel Hummell Staff Writer The United States government has been trying to ban TikTok since the end of President Donald Trump’s first administration in 2020-2021. The talks to ban the popular social media platform owned by China-based media an... More »
Jan. 18, 2025 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor Fame gives a voice greater reach, turning personal opinions into widespread influence. Therefore, when celebrities make political statements, the boundaries between expertise and entertainment cross in problematic ways... More »
Jan. 18, 2025 By Chloe O’Donnell Staff Writer Celebrities including model Bella Hadid, singer-songwriter John Legend and actor Mark Ruffalo have used their influence to share their political beliefs with their fans. Even if their fame has nothing to do with po... More »
Jan. 6, 2025 By Madeline Rosania Staff Writer When the grass is covered by snow and puddles turn to ice, it is time for a wardrobe makeover. Just like the seasons change, so must our outerwear. Some of the most popular trends in winter fashion have revolved a... More »
Dec. 8, 2024 By Nicolle Alvarez Staff Writer One of the most controversial topics of the holiday season is when to put up Christmas decorations. For good reason, a majority of people decorate after Thanksgiving. In fact, according to a 2021 YouGov survey of 3,... More »
Dec. 8, 2024 By Madeline Rosania Staff Writer From the day after Halloween until the end of December, the Christmas spirit is in the air. The weather gets cooler, Halloween decorations are put away, holiday sales begin, Christmas tunes stream from the radio an... More »
Dec. 3, 2024 By Bethany Ranero Staff Writer The holidays are a time for gift-giving and spending time with family. However, it is hard to balance holiday spending, bills and everyday expenses while trying to follow tradition. The federal poverty level in the ... More »
Nov. 18, 2024 By Sena Fidan Editor In a world where face-to-face conversations and interactions are being replaced by brightly lit screens, it is hard to ignore the negative impact of technology on human relationships. As society becomes more wired than ever, ... More »
Nov. 14, 2024 By Caitlin Correia Staff Writer The body positivity movement is one of the most necessary trends of the century. Aiming to change traditional beauty norms and encourage people to love their bodies no matter what, it is enhanced by social media, w... More »
Nov. 14, 2024 By Janset Çinaz Copy Editor Look up “body positivity” on social media, and within seconds, you’ll find a video of someone preaching self-love and embracing imperfections all while hiding behind a beauty filter. Social media spreads messages that ... More »
Oct. 31, 2024 By Madeline Rosania Staff Writer Denim-on-denim looks were a widespread trend at the 2024 New York Fashion Week, which took place in New York City from Sept. 6-11. With bold displays of denim looks from Jeffrey Rudes’ brand L’Agence and Jase Sisk... More »