When Universal Music Group pulled their content off TikTok, the change was felt immediately. In its open letter to TikTok, UMG accused the popular social media app of not giving out appropriate compensation to its artists in comparison to TikTok’s competitors and poor protection of its clients against AI-generated songs. “TikTok is allowing the platform […]
Month: February 2024
Caitlin Clark deserves the hype for her basketball prowess (Op-Ed)
Caitlin Clark is one of the most well-recognized basketball players in the U.S., not only meeting and exceeding certain records on the court, but blowing them out of the water. As the University of Iowa’s guard, she made headlines by breaking the NCAA all-time scoring record by putting up 49 points against Michigan. This brought […]
We should never raise the voting age to 21 (Op-Ed)
Since July 1, 1971 after the ratification of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, the U.S. has set the national age to vote at 18, recognizing the civil duties and responsibilities of citizenship that were being fulfilled by individuals who were younger than their state-designated voting age. This age has been the accepted standard for […]
University mental health services need a major upgrade. (Op-Ed)
The mental health services offered by universities across the country simply don’t cut it. Student mental health is worsening at an alarming rate. Students are overwhelmed, facing challenging coursework, social relationships, strain from tuition costs, and navigating a post-COVID world. Not to mention social injustice, adjusting to life away from home, and the threat of […]
Nationwide AT&T cellular outage leaves over 70,000 without service
Early Thursday morning, many AT&T users across the country woke up to find that their phones were in SOS mode. Unable to make calls or texts, customers flocked online to share their experiences and look for support. Starting around 3 a.m. ET, customers began reporting that they had no service. By 8 a.m., data from […]
More people should listen to vinyl (Op-Ed)
In a time where most information can be accessed digitally, oftentimes straight from our pockets, enjoying something tangible and physical is a cherished rarity that people are seeking out more and more. As 80’s and 90’s trends make their resurgence through fashion, hairstyles and accessories, there has also been an uptick in the music and […]
“Madame Web:” a film with too many mistakes. (Op-Ed)
Warning: Mild spoilers for “Madame Web.” “Madame Web” is hilarious, but it’s not a comedy. After the stellar flop of 2022’s “Morbius,” Sony’s latest Marvel film is a huge letdown. It’s a soulless film and a huge slap in the face to fans who love Marvel comics. With a current score of 13% on Rotten […]
Apple Sports will fuel the sports betting fire. (Op-Ed)
Apple has unveiled a new app for iPhone users that will provide “real-time scores, stats, and more, all designed for speed and simplicity.” The app provides information for all leagues that are currently in season. The MLS, NBA, NCAA Basketball (men’s and women’s), NHL, and many more are currently supported with the MLB, NFL, NCAAF, […]
Biden administration cancels over 150k borrowers’ student loan debt
$1.2 billion of student loan debt is set to be forgiven by the Biden administration for over 150,000 borrowers, per an announcement Wednesday. The repayment program, known as the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) Plan is scheduled to aid borrowers who have been making regular payments for at least a decade. The threshold for […]
Trump not condemning Putin for Navalny’s death is dangerous. (Op-Ed)
While world leaders directly place the blame on Vladimir Putin for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, former president Donald Trump did not outright condemn Putin. In fact, his statement posted on Truth Social was rather confusing and polarizing. Trump, who received backlash and criticism for his praise of Putin, did not say […]
Reviewing the power and influence of “BookTok” (Op-Ed)
Social media has had a heavy hand in influencing which popular culture and media gets the most attention for decades. If you wanted the best recommendations and reviews for movies, books, television shows, music, and more, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter (X) and even Pinterest and Reddit were there to connect you to real people with […]
New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater to retire
The New England Patriots say goodbye to one of their most influential members: Matthew Slater. Slater announced his retirement in a social media post on the Patriots’ social media accounts and website Tuesday afternoon, thanking his family, teammates, and fans as he transitions into the next phase of his life. “For the last 25 years […]
