Photo courtesy of wp paarz, Flickr. In 2016 Sherri Papini was allegedly kidnapped. Three weeks after said “abduction” she was found over 140 miles from her home in a very bad condition. “She told police she had been abducted and branded by two women who kept her chained in a […]
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Nickelodeon cuts JoJo Siwa from KCA guest list
Photo courtesy of Paramount Global, Wikipedia. The Kids' Choice Awards (KCA) has been Nickelodeon's biggest event since 1988. An award show for kids by kids with their favorite stars having the chance to win a classic Nickelodeon orange blimp and maybe even get slimed in the process. It was no surprise […]
Brands create false personas on social media
Photo courtesy of World's Direction, Flickr. These days, brands are taking a new approach to their social media marketing, coming in the form of creating content that aligns more with Gen Z and millennial humor than it does professional standards. Brands like Duolingo and Lionsgate hop on trendy sounds, boosting their name with millions of […]
Changing majors seems daunting but is accessible
Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels. At the end of every semester, there is always a group of uncertain students who are considering changing their majors or career paths. Though this may seem daunting, it is possible. Something I never saw myself doing was changing my career path. From the […]
Self-care can be done in many simple yet effective ways
Photo courtesy of Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush, Pexels. Self-care is essential. College students are a demographic likely to forget to take time for themselves, even when they are in desperate need of it. Students are constantly taking part in different tasks and activities. Classes, clubs, sports and personal responsibilities all take time and […]
Land acknowledgement combats Native culture appropriation
Photo courtesy of splashypants, Flickr. On March 15 Port Neches Grove High School from Port Neches, Texas went viral after a video of their drill team performing in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was posted online. The video caused the school to be thrown into the spotlight because of the drill team's […]
Women’s Herstory Month is especially meaningful in education
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College, Flickr. As Women’s Herstory Month comes to an end, it is important to reflect and remember why we recognize and celebrate this month. Women’s Herstory Month is a way for the world to honor all of the important women who have changed the world. […]
Anticipated mask mandate lift should consider the immunocompromised
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Borba, Pexels. The pandemic has begun to slowly diminish since the start of the new year, showing signs of promise that the world may soon return to a sense of normalcy. On March 3, the school sent an email to students regarding the mask policy on campus […]
Senioritis inspires students to relax in their final semester
Photo courtesy of cottonbro, Pexels. As the 2022 Commencement Ceremony grows nearer, its effects on graduating seniors is becoming more apparent. It seems that “senioritis” is sweeping through the Class of 2022 at an alarming rate. Senioritis is defined by Oxford Languages as “a supposed affliction of students in their final […]
Kim K’s latest remarks undervalue working women’s struggles
Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr. On March 9, Variety Magazine published an article interviewing the Kardashian family about their reality TV-show’s move to Hulu and their growing empire. In the article and in a video posted to the magazine's social media pages, Kim announces a little too proudly that she […]