Book bans are still an ongoing discussion in the U.S. It seems that no real actions have been taken against those advocating for censorship and no substantial changes have been made to protect Americans’ right to the freedom of information. That might have just changed, though, with a recent federal […]
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Consumers should support small businesses this holiday season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, spurring the time of giving and receiving gifts. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals, people are busy trying to get the most out of their money on gifts for loved ones. In the age of online shopping, consumer shopping has gone up 7.8% […]
To slay, or not to slay: Students debate the use of a slang term
PRO Imagine that a harmless term that has become a part of your everyday vocabulary always seems to stir your company in a negative way for absolutely zero reason. The term in question is the slang word “slay,” which stems from the LGBTQ+ abbreviation for “killing it,” a way to […]
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants file flimsy lawsuit
Recently, Netflix released “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a five-episode reality competition show based on the fictional Korean drama “Squid Game.” The point of “Squid Game” was to critique capitalistic society and how people put their lives on the line to succeed financially, which makes the release of the real version […]
Biden’s lacking policies may lose the DNC young voters
With the 2024 general election now less than a year away, recent polls have indicated that former President Donald Trump is gaining ground on President Joe Biden, and Biden is losing support particularly among young voters. This trend is entirely avoidable and merely exists as a result of the incompetence […]
High schoolers disgustingly use A.I. to create nude photos of classmates
Artificial Intelligence, also known as A.I., is the tool of tomorrow. It can help develop writing prompts, make up stories to go with those prompts and even draw pictures in seconds that would take a human months to create. It can help students write essays and brainstorm ideas, and one […]
Family rightfully sues school following student’s suicide
Mental health has been completely overlooked all throughout history. Thankfully though, in recent years, it has become more normalized and recognized in places of work and on social media. However, schools seem to have not picked this up. Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez was only 11-years-old when she committed suicide after incessant bullying […]
Newest SKIMS bra spurs criticism among environmental activists
On Halloween night, multi-platform celebrity Kim Kardashian released a new line of bras through SKIMS, her fashion company, that is embellished with an interesting feature — nipples. These bras include manufactured nipples for people to attain the braless look without exposing “the girls” and the profit made from them is […]
Shell’s latest attempt to advertise to Gen Z is in vain
#8220;Fortnite,” one of the most popular video games of its generation, has recently partnered with an oil giant to market gasoline to the game’s young demographic. The free multiplayer game where players can compete in a Battle Royale, go on quests or make private islands with the “Creative” feature, is […]
Latest mass shooting should have been preventable
It’s not a stretch to say that the deadliest shooting in the United States this year was also one of the most preventable in the country’s long history of these catastrophic events. Unfortunately, this does not come as a surprise to those who have become all too familiar with the […]