Following the release of her second album “GUTS” in September of 2023, Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour” kicked off in Palm Springs, California at the end of February. As a part of each stop on the tour, Rodrigo has started “Fund 4 Good,” an organization with hopes of increasing education […]
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Contagious: Students debate going to class sick
PRO Ideally, sick children should not be in school until they are healthy, but it makes sense that parents sometimes must send their sick children to school because of the education system’s inability to accommodate absences. This difficult choice is one that parents should not have to make, but […]
Implementing aid could stop the decline in teachers
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the nation are facing an abnormal shortage of qualified teachers. Despite a surge in job openings, many teaching positions remain unfilled due to inadequate wages. This has prompted schools to recruit individuals from other professions, such as bus drivers, custodians, […]
Kanye’s back on the charts and bringing controversy with him
Kanye West has secured another No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Carnival,” a single off of his “Vultures 1” album, released last month with Ty Dolla $ign. This is West’s first No. 1 hit since his infamous antisemitic controversy in 2022, where he tweeted about going “def […]
Sydney Sweeney on SNL sparks debate about sexualization
“Tonight I’m excited for everyone to get to know the real me. I feel like people only see me as the girl on TV who screams, cries and has sex… but I’m more than that.” This is how Sydney Sweeney started her monologue during Saturday Night Live (SNL) a few […]
New access to drug store abortion pill raises safety concerns
In June 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, restricting women’s access to surgical abortion clinics in certain states. Some states, like New York and New Jersey, however, still provide access to women who wish to have an abortion. Starting as soon as this month, another option for accessible […]
Application controversy: Students debate usefulness of cover letters
PRO Cover letters have developed a bad reputation. Most people dread them when they are applying for jobs. It’s understandable why they have such a bad reputation: they’re time-consuming, tedious and a risk that, more often than not, earns no reward. However, the hate can be extreme at times. While […]
France rightfully implements fast fashion fines
The French Parliament has recently proposed legislation against fast fashion brands, namely the well-known Chinese-operated company Shein, implementing an additional fine of up to half of the price of the item in hopes of offsetting the negative impact fast fashion has on the environment. The Parliament, or MPs, introduced this […]
Concierge moms are a waste of money that stunts student growth
Going away to college is a major change for most young adults. For many, it is their first time living on their own, managing funds or handling tasks like doctor visits. While it may be difficult to adjust to the college lifestyle, it teaches people how to be independent and […]
Aromatherapy is a great self-care tool
If I say the word “coffee,’’ most of us would picture a cup of coffee, no? I’d agree with the “common” or “basic” picture of a simple dainty cup, full of hot, dark bean water. Now, close your eyes and reflect on how you feel when you smell freshly ground […]