Day: March 20, 2024

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

It is impossible to exaggerate the influence of social media on the eating habits of teenagers in the modern day, particularly young ladies. The concept of “performance,” in which genuineness is subordinated to conformity, has flourished on social media. Because they are so concerned with fitting in and being accepted, many teenagers adopt negative habits […]

This legendary Dominican designer makes me proud of being Dominican (Op-Ed)

This legendary Dominican designer makes me proud of being Dominican (Op-Ed)

There are a lot of designers that I love, like Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Donna Karan. It always feels good to be represented, and I don’t see a lot of Hispanic designers. However, When I discovered that Oscar de la Renta, a world-renowned and legendary designer, was Dominican, I was ecstatic. He has dressed […]

Traditional television is dying out

Traditional television is dying out

Once praised as a miracle of human creativity, television has evolved tremendously since its start. It evolved into more than just a news or update delivery mechanism; it became the focal point of family entertainment, introducing people to the joys of the simple life and teaching them to be patient via its periodic releases. As […]

Video game acting is just as impressive as screen acting (Op-Ed)

Video game acting is just as impressive as screen acting (Op-Ed)

Acting across all forms of media is an intricate art and science that allows for viewers, players, and audiences alike to truly connect and relate to characters and the overall story presented in the media of their choice. Although we tend to associate our thoughts and experiences with acting as what we see on the […]

Will skinny jeans make their comeback? (OP-ED)

Will skinny jeans make their comeback? (OP-ED)

Skinny jeans used to be all the rage. According to The Guardian, In the early 2000s skinny jeans became a symbol against the status quo as alternative styles like punk and the rising emo movements adopted the pants into their style as a counter to boot-cut jeans seen in celebrity styles. It was only until […]

The oldest sport in history: you will never guess what it is (Op-Ed)

The oldest sport in history: you will never guess what it is (Op-Ed)

My favorite sport is reportedly one of the world’s oldest sports in the world… Wrestling. That’s right wrestling and combative sports have been around for centuries. Wrestling is a centuries-old sport and the carvings and drawings that depict this sport date back to around 15,000-20,000 years ago in Southern European caves, according to the National […]

Diving into the appeal of March Madness (Op-Ed)

Diving into the appeal of March Madness (Op-Ed)

As the calendar flips to March, the sports world braces itself for the whirlwind of excitement that is March Madness.  This annual basketball extravaganza isn’t just a tournament; it’s a cultural phenomenon that captivates millions across the globe. From die-hard basketball fans to casual observers, everyone gets caught up in the madness, and for good […]

Ending the program that provided Americans with free COVID-19 tests is a huge mistake. (Op-Ed)

Ending the program that provided Americans with free COVID-19 tests is a huge mistake. (Op-Ed)

On March 6th, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, officially ended the program that provided free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Before March 6th, families were able to order four free tests delivered to their homes through COVID.gov. “ASPR has delivered over […]

Trump has delayed his Jan. 6 criminal trial

Trump has delayed his Jan. 6 criminal trial

Donald Trump’s legal team has successfully postponed proceedings indefinitely, claiming immunity and possible interference with his 2024 campaign. As a result, the outcome of his criminal prosecution related to the January 6 Capitol assault is unknown. Even if Trump’s destiny is up in the air, hundreds of his followers will have to deal with the […]

Appeals Court freezes Texas immigration law amid legal battle

Appeals Court freezes Texas immigration law amid legal battle

A federal court has ordered a freeze on Texas’s contentious immigration law, marking a significant development in a case that has garnered national attention. The legislation, known as SB4, is considered one of the toughest immigration laws in the country and has been closely monitored by policymakers and advocates alike. The law, which was set […]

“Poor Things” was supposed to make you uncomfortable. (Op-Ed)

“Poor Things” was supposed to make you uncomfortable. (Op-Ed)

Content Warning: Major spoilers for Poor Things. Yorgos Lanthimos created a true oddity of a movie. Poor Things is a nod to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; Willem Defoe takes on the role of Godwin Baxter, a disfigured surgeon whose obsession with science leads him to create strange creatures, including Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter. Bella’s life is […]

Congressional age limits set to be on North Dakota primary ballot this summer

Congressional age limits set to be on North Dakota primary ballot this summer

North Dakota voters will be presented with a ballot this summer that asks if the state should bar anyone from running for the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate if they’d turn 81 during their term. Across the country, there is support for creating a political age limit, but this idea will likely face a […]

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