Photo courtesy of New York National Guard, Flickr It’s common knowledge that the coronavirus pandemic has had devastating effects on the American economy. The devastation has spanned a year and two presidencies, both of whom tried to dole out financial relief in several different forms to American citizens and their […]
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TikTok gives light to Bob Saget controversies
Photo courtesy of Mark C Austin, Flickr On March 17, commentary Youtuber “SL04N” uploaded a now-deleted video titled "Inside Bob Saget's Inappropriate Relationship with the Olsen Twins.” The video blew up, and soon TikTokkers began talking about Bob Saget's past. One of the moments that stuck out the most was when […]
White terrorist shoots innocent Asian women in horrific hate crime
Photo courtesy of Jason Leung, Unsplash The Asian-American community has faced a massive spike in hate crimes against them since the coronavirus pandemic spread throughout the entire world. Here in the United States, Voa News reports, there were 122 incidents of anti-Asian-American hate crimes in 16 of the country’s most […]
#97percent trends on social media, especially TikTok
Photo courtesy of Monica Melton, Unsplash Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault “Not all men,” a saying that victims have been hearing for way too long. With the recent abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, the phrase has somewhat resurfaced. However, women are refocusing the message on how 97% of women […]
Social isolation is wearing down college students
Photo courtesy of engin akyurt, Unsplash Socialization is a fundamental part of each person’s life, but many students are only realizing this due to COVID taking away their opportunity to see people. The isolation that students are now having to deal with is a lot more serious than it may seem […]
Xenophobic BTS card faces backlash amid anti-Asian violence
Photo courtesy of Budiey, Flickr On March 16, trading card company Topps released a set of caricatures based on the events of the 63rd annual Grammys on Twitter. However, the company experienced heavy backlash when Twitter users saw the caricature of K-pop sensation, BTS. The piece included the seven members […]
Trial date for Chauvin is determined year after Floyd’s death
Photo courtesy of Jason Hargrove, Flickr On May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, a Black 46-year-old man named George Floyd attempted to pay for cigarettes in a convenience store with a counterfeit $20 bill. The owner called the police as a result, and squad cars rushed to the scene. Attempting to […]
NY PopUp moves indoor to select Broadway theaters DONE
Photo courtesy of Diana Robinson, Flickr After a long year of empty theaters and cancellations, New York City is slowly bringing arts and culture back to life in a new arts festival called NY PopUps, NBC reports. The festival began hosting outdoor events at the end of February all over […]
Mask mandates need to be tightened, not lifted
Photo courtesy of Paul Hayes, RACGP We are in the middle of a deadly pandemic, one that has taken the lives of over 500,000 Americans. Currently, at least six states plan on lifting their masks mandates, despite increasing the possibility of spreading the virus. This news is so upsetting. […]
Celebrities hold heavy influence over vaccine dispute
Photo courtesy of James McCauley, Shuttershock COVID-19 has reared its ugly face for about a year now and shows few signs of going away. However, with many celebrities and public figures advocating for the vaccine and staying safe, the spread of the virus could begin to slow down. Celebrities’ opinions on […]