No topic is absent from social media, and feminism is one that receives a lot of attention, both positive and negative. The concept takes on so many different roles and is perceived in so many different ways on social media that it actually causes harm to the movement. Of course, […]
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Billionaire plans to privatize Liberty State Park
Liberty State Park has become a battleground, torn between the interests of a billionaire and the residents of Jersey City. The first shot was fired in 2020 by former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman when he attempted to purchase part of the publicly owned land to expand the course of the […]
TikTok influencers interrogate strangers for content
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 […]
Lesson on ‘David’ statue deemed pornographic by Florida school board
Renaissance art has been very influential on Western society and has had a great impact on our lives since the 14th century. One of the most well-known art pieces that was created during the Renaissance is “David” by Michelangelo. This piece is still praised today for its beauty and embodiment […]
USDA clarifies misleading ‘Product of USA’ food label
According to a 2022 survey by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), only 16% of adults who regularly buy groceries understand what standards meat, poultry and eggs must follow to earn the claim “Product of USA” on their packaging. I was not one of them until recently. I believed […]
Alcoholic borg threatens health of college students
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 […]
Biden breaks environmental promise with Willow project
Despite how the effects of climate change are becoming harder to ignore, President Joe Biden and his administration recently approved a large oil drilling project set to take place in Alaska called the Willow project. Willow is an oil reserve in Arctic Alaska and resides on the nation’s largest piece […]
America needs a younger president
Recently on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Joe Rogan expressed concerns about President Joe Biden as we inch closer to the 2024 polls. He mentioned that he would rather vote for former president Donald Trump than Biden as he is “gone.” This concern is not unheard of, and many people in […]
Birch Tree Inn cooks up disappointment
For students who have lived on campus in Bischoff, Mackin, The Overlook or Laurel, Ramapo’s Birch Tree Inn dining hall has been the only place to turn to for meals aside from cheap microwavable food or going out to eat. I personally have lived in Mackin and Laurel, and I […]
Disney loses power to Florida Gov. DeSantis
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 […]