Insurance companies are facing pressure to open access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for gay couples, specifically in New York. Insurance coverage extends to heterosexual couples and lesbian couples, but it does not support gay cisgender male couples. They are expected to spend over $200,000 to have a child via surrogacy […]
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True crime series romanticizes Dahmer’s violence
Within the past few years, true crime and serial killers have become an odd, entertaining interest in the media. Podcasts like “Morbid” and “Crime Junkie” delve into unsolved murders and the most infamous killers. True Crime Magazine has links to real, awful crime scene photos from the Hillside Strangler to […]
Gen-Z reflects on climate change impacts
“When I was 10, I remember when Hurricane Sandy hit. That was the first time I ever feared the weather,” said Allison Contreras, 20, a double major in psychology and Spanish. There are signs throughout the world that showcase the impact of humans on Earth. Rivers are drying, warning that […]
Arizona judge strengthens abortion bans
This past June, the United States faced a shocking change: the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Women across the country were shaken as their right to abortion was put in the hands of individual state governments. From that point, many states diverged onto different paths of how to handle this […]
Debt cancelation promise raises eyebrows and hopes
On Aug. 24, the Biden administration announced that they would be canceling student loan debt. This decision has been met with controversy. Some are worried it won’t help the people who need it the most, while others are worried about how it will be paid for and how much it […]
Book bannings across the U.S. indicate bigotry
Across the U.S., authors are being silenced and students are kept in the dark. Experiences meant to build inclusion and support are now being brushed under the rug because American school districts are banning books deemed “harmful.” The number of banned books has increased to over 2,500. In the previous […]
Bait and switch tactics upset hiring process
With COVID-19 increasing the need for employers to use virtual interviews to hire people, there has been an increase in job candidates deceiving employers with a practice called “bait and switch.” This involves job candidates hiring someone to stand-in for them during virtual interviews to ensure they are hired. The […]
Spotted lanternflies spite “Stomp it out” campaign
When global issues make us feel small, we long for simple tasks we can incorporate into our daily lives to achieve visible short-term results. Unfortunately, this idyllic problem-solving strategy rarely has beneficial applications in the real world. Environmental issues in particular tend to get worse before they can get better, […]
Trisha Paytas jumps onto wacky baby name trend
Within the past few years, baby names have become increasingly unusual. It is no shock when celebrities give their children odd names, but that desire for undeniable individuality has found itself trickling down into the public. Just this year, names like Teddy and Ziggy have made their way onto lists […]
Patagonia CEO passes reins to non-profit
For the last few decades, Earth and its climate have been steadily declining, awakening a movement for better care and awareness to keep the planet clean. Last week, that movement gained an unexpected but powerful ally. Yvon Chouinard, the longtime CEO of the clothing company Patagonia, announced on Sept. 14 […]