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As school shootings rise in numbers students and teachers alike fear for their safety

The School Shooting Epidemic

Sofia Ramirez and Dionne Peterson December 19, 2024

A video circulated on TikTok that pressured students across the nation to fear for their lives. In black, bold letters, it listed all the high schools that were supposedly going to suffer from mass shootings. Although...

Modern Media and Politics

Modern Media and Politics

Niccolo D'Agruma December 4, 2024

Social Media is in our lives every day, increasingly among youth. The platform is being used for political messaging, targeting all ages. Celebrities, podcasts, and influencers influence users’ opinions. Reactionary...

Afghan Women's Rights Under Siege

Women in Afghanistan

Jinling Wang December 4, 2024

Feminism fights for the fundamental rights of women to make choices about their own lives—a right that the Taliban seek to erase entirely,” according to UN Women a global champion for gender...

The (Tr)end of Veganism?

The (Tr)end of Veganism?

Milla Hirsch November 20, 2024

What do vegans even eat— just lettuce? This is a common question that arises at the mere mention of the word “vegan” or “vegetarian.” Reactions tend to vary: some immediately judge the lifestyle,...

Overconsumption

Overconsumption

Lulu Simpson November 20, 2024

In an age where same-day delivery and one-click orders are becoming more and more prominent, an impending overconsumption epidemic is an ever-growing reality.  Overconsumption is the process by which...

Jacob Collier is known for complex music. He poured a bit of everything into his latest album to represent the beauty of collaboration.

In Defense of Jacob Collier’s “Djesse Vol. 4”

Ada Green November 19, 2024

I know I wasn’t the only one surprised when I read the 2024 Grammy nominations last week—and I just about jumped out of my chair when I saw the Album of the Year candidates.  You’re probably...

Fearless Femininity

Fearless Femininity

Elli Westmacott and Christiana Cino April 29, 2024

  If one were to sit down and flip through the overpriced and extensive paged history books that every student buys at some point in their high school career, they would find only a handful of...

Artist: Olivia Sofranko

“It’s All in Your Head”

Lucia Camp, News Editor March 21, 2024

"Women suffer much more from chronic pain and pain disorders than men. The reasons for these differences are biological, psychological, and sociocultural,” psychology instructor Meghan Roarty said. Despite...

Art by Milla Hirsch

The Female vs. Male Gaze

Milla Hirsch and Christiana Cino March 21, 2024

What was your diet for the movie role? Are the dating rumors true? What was the hair and makeup process for this red carpet? Imagine devoting months or years to a movie production only to be asked fluff...

The Skin Care Craze

The Skin Care Craze

Cierra Nervo and Dionne Peterson March 16, 2024

First, it was makeup tutorials and YouTube videos that dominated trends throughout the 2010-20s. Mastering the art of contouring and attaining the perfect brow shape was what initially had a grasp on...

The Generation of “iPad Kids”

The Generation of “iPad Kids”

Cierra Nervo, Opinion Editor March 16, 2024

Today’s youngest generation is being exposed to largely unrestricted internet access. These children can be found in booster seats, pressing their fingers to screens, glued to gaming apps advertised...

My Top 5 Wes Anderson Films (Editorial)

My Top 5 Wes Anderson Films (Editorial)

Cierra Nervo, Opinion Editor February 25, 2024

Wesley Wales Anderson, better known as Wes Anderson, is an American filmmaker and director renowned for his unique cinematography. His movies feature beautiful stories about the complexity of the human...

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