Y2K fashion is coming back in style.That’s right, cropped baby doll tops, hot pink everything, denim on denim, and most importantly, the comeback of low-rise jeans.Over the past few years, high-rise jeans have been all the rage. High-rise jeans have been considered far more inclusive of different body types and allow for more coverage around the hip and torso area.
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The Role of the NCAA in Transgender Rights
The transgender community is experiencing a large battle in the world of sports. Earlier this month, the South Dakota state legislature passed HB1217, a law that would stop transgender girls and women from playing in sports teams designated for girls and women.
Push for Increased Voting Restrictions in Key Battleground States
Following new voting restrictions in Georgia, a federal lawsuit was filed by a coalition of civil rights groups. The coalition argues that the law backed by Republican lawmakers is intended to making voting more difficult, specifically targeting Black populations.
Burna Boy Releases Music Video for “23”
Burna Boy’s new music video for his single “23” is out now. The video, produced by Skread and directed by Clarence Peters, is for the song off of his 2020 album, Twice as Tall. It features references to Michael Jordan, the basketball player whose jersey number was the inspiration for “23.”
Supreme Court Case Could Change the Nature of the NCAA
The Supreme Court will hear NCAA v. Alston on March 31, which is one of a series of antitrust lawsuits questioning NCAA rules that prevent colleges and universities from providing financial compensation to athletes aside from scholarships, room, and board. The future of this multibillion-dollar industry lies in the court’s ruling, as the line between amateur student-athletes and professionals could be broken.
Biden’s First Formal News Conference
During President Biden’s news conference on Thursday, he stated that his administration is now doubling its goal for COVID-19 vaccines administered during his first 100 days. He also expressed his wish for changes to the legislative filibuster and commented on the expected difficulty of meeting the May 1 deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
Suspected Colorado Shooter Appears in Court
On Monday, ten people were killed at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. The 21-year-old suspected of committing the crime has now made his first appearance in court on Thursday. The suspected shooter, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, was taken into custody almost an hour after reports of the shooting.
Ethics of Thrifting
In recent years, thrift shopping has become increasingly popular. While it was originally encouraged to combat the environmental impacts of fast fashion, thrifting has now become a hobby for many, and it is a new-found fad in the fashion world. As with any new trend, however, several issues have been brought to light in response to the increasing popularity of thrifting.
Professional Sports and Vaccination
As COVID-19 restrictions ease up and sports start up again, the debate over athletes receiving vaccines has been renewed. There have been heated arguments surrounding whether athletes that receive vaccinations are draining resources from essential workers and those who are at-risk. Now, however, this concern may be dwindling as the vaccination effort ramps up across the United States.
Is Justin Bieber’s New Song About Selena Gomez?
Justin Bieber’s sixth studio album just debuted, and it has fans abuzz. People are particularly interested in the new song “Ghost.”
Eagles Looking into Texans’ QB
On Thursday, reporters were told that the Philadelphia Eagles were looking into adding another quarterback to their team. In addition to this, Howie Roseman, the general manager for the team, stated that the new QB would not be someone solely used as a backup for Jalen Hurts.
Biden Reaches Goal of 100 Million Vaccine Shots
On Thursday, President Biden announced that he would accomplish one of his goals for his first 100 days by Friday. His goal of reaching 100 million shots vaccinating against the coronavirus comes just 58 days into his presidency.
