The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted its All Treats, No Tricks event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. This event was one of the few events run by Violence Intervention Peer, Lex Ruhlen. The event featured a healthy relationship candy bar, in which students were able to pick out candies that […]
Author: Olivia Parisi
Gigi Perez’s newest song ‘Fable’ captures the essence of grief
Gigi Perez released her new single “Fable” on Friday Oct. 25. Following the release of her viral song “Sailor Song” in July, Perez has captivated listeners with her alt-folk sound and heart-wrenching lyrics. Perez, according to a statement she released, named “Fable” after the last song her late sister Celene […]
Conversations over breakfast: Jersey students debate Taylor Ham or Pork Roll
Pork Roll As a New Jersey resident, the dispute over Pork Roll, or as some wrongly name it, Taylor Ham, is very familiar. The debate on the name of this popular Jersey pork product is often split by North Jerseyans and South Jerseyans. As a South Jerseyan, I feel […]
Victoria Secret’s newest attempt at inclusivity falls short
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show has returned to the runway for the first time since 2018 and has displayed its first-ever all-female lineup while also making strides towards inclusivity by including the first transgender models in the fashion show. Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio walked the runway on Oct. 15, […]
Gracie Abrams delivers on ‘The Secret of Us’ deluxe album
Following the release of her second studio album “The Secret of Us” in June 2024, Gracie Abrams has since released “The Secret of Us (Deluxe),” on Oct. 18. This album follows Abrams’ debut album “Good Riddance,” released in February of 2023 and her first EPs “This Is What It Feels […]
Competition or quality: Students debate the grading system
QUALITY I’d like to preface my argument by stating that I do not believe that anyone should fail a class despite handing in work. However, I do believe that our current class system has gone too far away from the traditional grading system, and that grades should be based on […]
The rise and fall of microtrends
In a world that is growing more fast-paced and accessible by the hour, it is not a shock that fashion is a victim of microtrends and online shopping. Social media has made us easily bored with things that don’t last longer than a month or two, and it has us […]
Chappell Roan under fire after All Things Go
Chappell Roan. Your favorite artist’s favorite artist. The Midwest Princess herself. Whether you like her or you hate her she has made a name for herself in the music industry and has grown her fan base at a rapid rate over the last year. Single-handedly reviving lesbian pop music, she […]
Shakira’s recent upskirting incident is cause for concern
Earlier this month, Shakira was performing her newest single at a nightclub in Miami when she noticed a man filming up her dress. After she was made aware of the situation, she reproached him and then left the stage. Sadly, this act of harassment has a name for it. “Upskirting” […]
Troye Sivan captivates audiences with feature on ‘brat’
English singer-songwriter Charlie XCX released her album “brat” this past June and has just released another catchy dance track on Sept. 12, featuring Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan. “Talk talk” was first released on the “brat” album without Sivan’s feature. The song is about getting close to someone and […]