Sunday, June 4, 2023
Some Starbucks employees have been trying to become members of a labor union. However, not all locations are having the same success, as some of them are experiencing consequences from corporate employees. Alexis Rizzo, an advocate for unionization, was fired recently. It was cited that she was having attendance and […]
The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic has been in the news lately because celebrities and other public figures seem to be using it for weight loss, leading to a shortage in this drug that is important for those with type 2 diabetes. Annette Choi and Han Vu of CNN state that, “Ozempic […]
TikTok is a breeding ground for controversial trends to spread rapidly. These trends can range from an offensive dance to a dangerous act, including the blackout challenge, where users try to make themselves pass out by holding their breath. Recently, influencers have been breaching a level of confidentiality by recording […]
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish. The celebrations involve people wearing green outfits to public parades and festivals. In New Jersey, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday where college students usually go out with friends at night, order drinks and have […]
On Monday, Feb. 27, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to decrease the powers of Disney World. The governor claims that Disney operating as a special district has permitted the company to avoid certain laws. Previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney World has utilized these lands […]
As the debate of censorship continues, children’s book author Roald Dahl’s texts have become the next target. In hopes of expanding the inclusivity of Dahl’s works, phrases such as “fat” or “ugly” have been omitted or altered. The changes also seek to remove terms indicating the race or gender of […]
The debatable results of the 65th Grammy Awards have triggered conversations about how the winners are chosen. Social media has been flooded with concerns and opinions on the winners, nominees and the Recording Academy at large. Instead of the public voting for their favorite artists, a committee made up of […]
Censorship is a slippery slope many corporations and companies can get stuck in. From the purpose of protecting younger viewers to withholding information for an agenda, the significance and definition varies. Now the question is where Disney falls on this spectrum after pulling an episode of “The Simpsons” off of […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is receiving a surge of backlash after his announcement that his administration is blocking a new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. This comes after the Florida Department of Education formally rejected the course in a letter to the College Board. The AP course, which […]
Violence overwhelms the United States in varying forms and with varying intentions. Gun violence in America leads to massacres in everyday places, like supermarkets and churches. Hate crimes target underrepresented communities when they are trying to get on with their lives. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there were […]
