Day: April 14, 2025

Eating Bugs Might Become an Alternative Food Source 

As Earth’s population continues to grow, so does our interest in finding alternative ways to feed more people. This interest has led us to many potential avenues of food, but there is one option that could become the norm in many countries: bugs.  Bugs are far from sounding like an appetizing treat, but they have […]

AVERY: Connecticut’s Boutique Rapper

Quiet, Reserved, and Competent: Those are the traits that define Connecticut. Add in the manufacturing, college basketball, and pizza, then you get the state’s true experience. Connecticut’s vibe has caused outsiders to deem it as “boring” and “dry,” but to someone who’s lived within the area – that’s far from the truth. The state has […]

Banning Books is Banning Freedom of Speech

Banning Books is Banning Freedom of Speech

People have long banned books because of sexual content, differing ideologies, and critiques of the government or religion. I can get past banning a book from schools because of things like sexual content that may be inappropriate for young children but for having a different ideology than what you believe in. That’s just denying freedom […]

Coachella Fashion is Lacking, Bring Back Maximalist Fashion!

Coachella Fashion is Lacking, Bring Back Maximalist Fashion!

Enough of the “clean girl” era, the basic tees, nude colors, and minimal makeup; I want maximalist fashion back! I want funky jewelry, patterned skirts, shiny makeup, and many colors, especially at festivals like Coachella.  Coachella has long been a place to dress up in your edgy and extravagant looks, so what happened? Even the […]

Karenna Groff Passes Away in Plane Crash 

There has been no shortage of bad news recently, and it seems that the pattern continues with this new tragedy. Former soccer star Karenna Groff underwent a catastrophic plane crash that resulted in her death, along with several family members. The US National Transportation Safety Board stated that the family was taking a holiday celebration […]

The Trump Administration Has Gone Too Far

The Trump Administration Has Gone Too Far

There comes a point when the question is no longer whether an administration is doing right for their party or different ideologies; it’s about basic human decency. The Trump administration has not only crossed a line, but it has also destroyed the line.  From the beginning, the Trump administration’s approach to governance has been a […]

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