Wednesday, June 18, 2025
PRO In every level of my education, group projects have been a regular part of each of my classes. Teachers and professors gathered up unlikely groups of students to work together, divvying out responsibilities to create a cohesive project. Group projects have received a bad reputation for that very […]
DOGS Have you ever wondered why dogs are called “man’s best friend,” but cats have nothing like that? Or why the percentage of households in the U.S. that own dogs (45.5%) is higher than those who own cats (32.1%)? Well don’t worry, I’m here to solve those inner qualms you […]
Pork Roll As a New Jersey resident, the dispute over Pork Roll, or as some wrongly name it, Taylor Ham, is very familiar. The debate on the name of this popular Jersey pork product is often split by North Jerseyans and South Jerseyans. As a South Jerseyan, I feel […]
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 […]
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 […]
PRO It seems every couple of months a new reality television show graces our beloved streaming platforms, capturing the attention of millions of viewers. Nearly 80% of adult television viewers watch some form of reality program. For decades, reality shows have only grown in popularity; “Survivor” has only increased in […]
PRO As younger generations grow, the media continues to progress. With the internet’s rapid succession now inescapable, you can find a wide variety of information on any celebrity of any status or age. This wide exposure proves challenging to manage, with thousands — even millions — commenting on every […]
As long as we have celebrities, we will have celebrity idolization that comes along with it. These performers and artists are put on pedestals and judged for everything they do, no matter how small it may be. This idolization has quickly swept up rising popstar Chappell Roan and she’s not […]
PRO One of the largest educational discrepancies I have realized coming into college is attendance. All of the college professors I have had so far mandate and grade for attendance, either making it a separate section in the overall grade or looping it into class participation. I have yet to […]
PRO Automatic toilets and sinks have long been a point of contention for public bathroom users. While their functionality can certainly be annoying, automatic toilets and sinks are overall a positive addition that allow public bathrooms to be more hygienic, clean and accessible. One of the largest selling points of […]
