Month: March 2024

Fashion: SHEIN has permanently altered the fast fashion industry (op-ed)

Fashion: SHEIN has permanently altered the fast fashion industry (op-ed)

In the fast-paced world of fashion, trends come and go quicker than ever before. With the rise of online shopping, companies like SHEIN have capitalized on the demand for affordable, on-trend clothing. However, while SHEIN may offer inexpensive options for fashion-forward consumers, its negative impact on the industry cannot be ignored. One of the most […]

Catastrophe Looms in Gaza as Famine Crisis Intensifies Amid Israeli Offensives

Catastrophe Looms in Gaza as Famine Crisis Intensifies Amid Israeli Offensives

Warnings of a disaster are becoming more urgent as tensions rise in the Gaza Strip. If Israeli troops go forward with an assault on Rafah, more than a million people are on the verge of disaster, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) early warning system. This gloomy forecast is a 92% rise over the […]

The Try Guys Keith Habersberger’s “Eat The Menu” series is a delight. (Op-Ed)

The Try Guys Keith Habersberger’s “Eat The Menu” series is a delight. (Op-Ed)

There is one face I think of when I sit down to eat a meal: Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys. Keith is friendly, positive, and personable, as are the other Try Guys; but there is something special and magical about the “Eat The Menu: Keith Eats Everything” series on YouTube. I am one of […]

Trump’s attitude towards immigration is unacceptable (op-ed)

Trump’s attitude towards immigration is unacceptable (op-ed)

Former President Donald Trump’s recent comments at a rally near Dayton, Ohio, regarding immigrants accused of crimes are not just inflammatory; they’re a troubling reflection of his character and suitability for leadership.  His statement that some immigrants are “not people” is not only dehumanizing but also dangerously divisive. Throughout his presidency and even beyond, Trump […]

I hope Mike Tyson knocks out Jake Paul in one punch. (Op-Ed)

I hope Mike Tyson knocks out Jake Paul in one punch. (Op-Ed)

Jake Paul needs to get his ego checked. The YouTuber has been a part of numerous controversies and is a general nuisance to the public. Now he thinks of himself as a professional boxer worthy of taking on notorious champion Mike Tyson in a summer Netflix event. Jake Paul “has been accused of scamming young […]

Trump unable to pay $464 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Trump unable to pay $464 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appeals court that Trump can not find an insurance company that is willing to underwrite his $464 million bond. Trump’s attorneys allege that he has contacted over 30 underwriters to back the bond that is due at the end of the month. “The amount of the […]

Why classic movies are really comforting (Op-Ed)

Why classic movies are really comforting (Op-Ed)

In a world where high-definition images and cutting-edge special effects are everywhere, nothing beats kicking back with a classic film. These classic films made decades ago have a special way of taking us back in time to a simpler era and showing us how far we’ve come as a species. The depiction of life’s simplicity in classic […]

Supreme Court rules that public officials can block social media followers in some circumstances

Supreme Court rules that public officials can block social media followers in some circumstances

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld the rights of public authorities to ban users under certain conditions on social media. Legislators in Michigan and California faced criticism for allegedly barring Facebook users who expressed disapproval of their policies, prompting this resolution. The majority decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, clarifies the circumstances […]

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

A lot of the artists of today are absolutely phenomenal and talented, but as a member of Gen Z, I’ve come to like older music and artists equally as much as I like artists of my time. I gave older music a shot during COVID-19 when I was bored at home, and didn’t have much […]

Panda Diplomacy: Why the U.S. needs to work with foreign nations for the sake of conservation. (Op-Ed)

Panda Diplomacy: Why the U.S. needs to work with foreign nations for the sake of conservation. (Op-Ed)

The first pandas came to American zoos after President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China in 1972— every panda in the U.S. was loaned under contract. China let these contracts expire due to tensions in Washington, effectively taking back almost every giant panda in American zoos. Not only were zoogoers saddened by the news, but […]

Father of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter

Father of Michigan school shooter convicted of manslaughter

James Crumbley, the father of the teenage school shooter who killed four students at Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021, was convicted of manslaughter Thursday. This conviction comes a month after the shooter’s mother, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of the same charges. He was convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter and faces a maximum […]

Will Spotify be a worthy competitor to YouTube? (OP-ED)

Will Spotify be a worthy competitor to YouTube? (OP-ED)

YouTube has reigned supreme on the internet, mainly due to the platform’s wide range of content. That said, Spotify’s newest feature might be the thing to finally bring the online juggernaut some challenge. Spotify has always had some sort of video support on its platform, but a recent announcement has revealed that the streaming service […]

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