Thinking back to middle and high school, can you remember what you learned about sex education? Me neither. The only thing I can truly recall learning about is the danger of drugs and alcohol and that sex involves a cisgender man penetrating a cisgender woman. However, that last statement is […]
Author: AMANDA JONES
‘Take It Down’ empowers underage victims
I’m sure we have all heard that the internet is forever and we should be wary of our digital footprints. Nevertheless, teens do not seem to think about this message before sending out explicit photos of themselves. Once a picture has been sent, it can never be taken back. However, […]
Ramapo engages in discussion of Eating Disorders Awareness Week
On Tuesday, Ramapo hosted a discussion that dove into social media and practicing self-love amongst Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). Ramapo’s Counseling Services, Ramapo Psychology Professor Jessica Saunders and The Renfrew Center’s professional relations representative Nancy Graham aimed to help those who attended fight against eating disordered thoughts. EDAW, according […]
Menstruation may warrant time off
Period. The end of a sentence, an era of hell for anyone with a uterus. According to Health Central, a “woman spends 3,000 days of her life menstruating,” which is approximately eight or so years. A period occurs once a month for around five to seven days, depending on the […]
Rihanna steals the show at Super Bowl Halftime
Contrary to popular opinion, the Super Bowl is not just about football, but also about the always-anticipated halftime show. This year, we were gifted with a performance from musical icon Rihanna. The singer has not performed live in over five years, due to other responsibilities in life, like her popular […]
‘You’ loses steam in fourth season
The hit Netflix series “You” released the first part of its fourth season last Thursday, Feb. 9. Viewers were skeptical about this season, because where could we possibly go from here without our beloved Love Quinn, played by the amazing Victoria Pedretti. This season, we follow Jonathan Moore, an alias […]
De-influencers discourage purchases of hyped products
I think we’d all be lying if we said we have not been persuaded to buy something from an ad or a video on the internet. On social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, ads are no stranger, but TikTok advertises in a different way. Of course, while scrolling through […]
Vlogger’s weight loss scrutinized as diet culture promotion
Anyone who was on the internet in 2017 knows of the Vlog Squad, a group of friends led by the head creator, David Dobrik. The squad released a lot of content throughout the year, constantly growing in popularity across all platforms. One member of the squad, Natalie Mariduena, more popularly […]
Elementary student shoots teacher, reignites gun control debate
Earlier this month, a 6-year-old student in Newport News, Va. brought a gun to school and shot his 25-year-old teacher. Thankfully, teacher Abby Zwerner is recovering from the incident, but the boy and his family will never be the same – and honestly, neither will education. News of school shootings […]
Casey Anthony documentary accused of enabling killer
Peacock, an online streaming service, recently released a docuseries titled “Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies.” Its single season consists of three episodes, and the description claims the docuseries “offers a jaw-dropping new perspective on the untimely death of 2-year-old Caylee” by letting Casey Anthony share her story. In December […]