Day: March 6, 2025

As We Head Towards a Recession, Start Treating Your Community as Your Thrift Store

As We Head Towards a Recession, Start Treating Your Community as Your Thrift Store

Back in 2008, the recession was a huge blow to the general population because people lost everything so quickly, and more importantly, because no one saw it coming. Today, thanks to social media and access to information, it’s much easier to see the signs of decline and prepare for what’s to come. That being said, […]

Trump Suspending Tariffs on Mexico for One Month

Trump Suspending Tariffs on Mexico for One Month

Following a phone call with President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, President Trump announced a month-long suspension on tariffs of Mexican goods until April 2.  While this is a slight reprieve for Mexican and American citizens who would be affected by said tariffs, there are still important questions left unaddressed. Some of these points include: whether […]

Do We Need to Reduce Plastic Use?

It is not uncommon now to walk into a restaurant and order a drink, only to receive it with a paper straw. The same could be said for any business that is attempting to get rid of plastic dinnerware, lids, cups, and other disposables. Not everybody is happy with their paper replacements that practically dissolve […]

Bowling: The Perfect Casual Sport

Sports have been a cornerstone in entertainment for centuries, and many of them now have billions of fans that watch on from the comforts of home or sitting in the bleachers, cheering on their favorite team and players. Of course, recreational sports have also been around for those who want to participate in a more […]

Brand Trips are a Sign That Companies Don’t Care About Their Consumers.

Brand Trips are a Sign That Companies Don’t Care About Their Consumers.

As with everything, the prices of cosmetics are rising. Nowadays, drug store makeup costs the same amount as luxury makeup, defeating the purpose of having cosmetics in accessible places like drugstores. It might seem like the rising prices are due to inflation, but a closer look at the beauty industry on social media shows that […]

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