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. 15, 2025 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Chances are, you have heard of Project 2025. If you haven’t, it is a 920-page document written by a conservative think tank called the Heritage Foundation. If implemented, Project 2025 would dramatically and fun... 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. 15, 2024 By Jacob Collins Dodd Staff Writer Donald Trump won the presidential election on Nov. 5, only 21 days before his criminal sentencing was scheduled on 34 felony convictions of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult fi... 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 »
