Day: January 13, 2026

Should the US Adopt France’s “Supermarket Law” for Food Waste?

Should the US Adopt France’s “Supermarket Law” for Food Waste?

Next month will mark 10 years since France enacted “Loi Garot”, a law to regulate food waste from supermarkets. As of 2016, 18% of the food produced in France went to waste, approximately 10 million tonnes. Originally pioneered by councilman Arash Derambarsh, this law proposed that supermarkets larger than 400 square meters be “forbidden to […]

When Did Fashion Become “Too Much?”

When Did Fashion Become “Too Much?”

A common statement among young girls when figuring out what outfit to wear to an event often is, “Is this too much?” We find ourselves worrying about if we are overdressed or if a certain piece does not exactly match the vibe of everyone else. Now more than ever, anxiety stems from fashion and we […]

SINNERS’ Win At The Golden Globes Proves What The Future Of Films Should Be

SINNERS’ Win At The Golden Globes Proves What The Future Of Films Should Be

​The 83rd Golden Globe Awards show was one of the few exciting award shows in recent years. The January 12th event was an exciting time for many, especially the cast and crew of the hit 2025 horror film SINNERS. The film won two awards at the event, the Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box […]

Trump Cracks Down on Altering National Park Passes

Trump Cracks Down on Altering National Park Passes

What do you think of when you hear the words “national parks”? Is it the gorgeous landscapes of the Grand Canyon, the rocky coastlines in Acadia, or one of the many majestic creatures that call national parks home? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the passes used to enter national parks would showcase photographs […]

The Rise of Women in Sports

The Rise of Women in Sports

From hardly being included in the conversation, to filling jobs that have been primarily dominated by men, women are rising in the sports industry quicker than ever. There are more and more women in all aspects of the industry–from broadcasting, journalism, photography, and even refereeing. Not only does this create more diversity in the sports […]

Youth Solitary Confinement Lawsuit

Youth Solitary Confinement Lawsuit

A lawsuit has opened in the Southern District of New York City regarding the usage of solitary confinement for minors. According to the lawsuit, youth who have been placed in juvenile detention are being held in abusive conditions within solitary confinement. This is lasting for a range of a few days, months, or even years […]

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