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, […]
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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 […]
Self-immolation headlines distract from the cause
Aaron Bushnell’s death is simply a sad chapter in something much bigger than one man. Bushnell died after an act of self-immolation outside the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. last week. The 25-year old U.S. Air Force serviceman took his own life by setting himself on fire in protest […]
Body image comments should be informative, not hurtful
People commenting on and criticizing other people’s bodies is nothing new, but the age of social media has only exacerbated people’s awareness of bodies, whether that be their peers from school or distant celebrities. There has been a growing awareness in recent years that commenting on others’ bodies is taboo, […]