For a month or so, my feed has been full of tour videos with “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” starting back up, the height of Troye Sivan and Charli XCX’s “Sweat Tour” and the success of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet Tour.” However, shortly after Carpenter’s tour started on Sept. […]
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Canceled: Students debate the principles of cancel culture
PRO Notes app apologies, scripted videos with fake tears and deleted accounts are all the usual signs of “cancel culture” at work across the internet. Whether it be old insensitive social media posts resurfacing, or a recent joke in poor taste, it seems no one is safe from the […]
Biden administration offers a plan for free and expansive birth control
On Oct. 21, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would require private health providers to fully cover the cost of over-the-counter contraceptives. The proposed rule aims to expand access to birth control in the country by eliminating the need for a prescription and associated costs. “The proposed rule […]
TMZ crosses the line of ethical journalism with photo of Liam Payne
Two weeks ago, former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The news of his death immediately began circulating online, including being reported on the celebrity news website TMZ. When reporting on Payne’s death, TMZ acquired and published a picture of […]
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, […]
‘The Sports Bra’ is rightfully dedicated to women’s athletics
The Sports Bra, located in Oregon, is the first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. What’s special about this sports bar is that they only show women’s sports, such as WNBA games, NWSL, WTA and more. According to Vogue, “As of 2023, women’s sports coverage made up only 15% of […]
Landon Barker faces backlash after insensitive and tasteless party props
Landon Barker, son of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, recently hosted a 21st birthday celebration in Malibu, Calif. Lavish birthday parties for celebrity children are pretty much commonplace, but the Barker’s party sparked controversy for other reasons. A video was posted from the party showing servers carrying around bottles of baby […]
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 […]
Pets are being wrongfully abandoned during hurricane season
I want you to imagine something. You’re sitting at home when your parents suddenly start acting strange. They seem scared, anxious. They pack some stuff up like they’re getting ready to leave. They bring you outside with them as they pack the car, but for some reason, they tie you […]
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 […]