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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Origins of Lacrosse and Why the Haudenosaunee Tribe Should be at the 2024 Olympics
Lacrosse started on the land known as North America centuries before it was colonized by Europe. The game was created by a confederacy of tribes called the Haudenosaunee, which includes roughly six different tribes. Originally, lacrosse was called The Creator’s Game; it was only renamed lacrosse after French missionaries thought the stick resembled a cross. […]
The Secret to Beautiful Skin is Adding Nutrients, Not Taking Anything Away
Some might think that oily skin means their skin has a buildup of something: dirt, oil, or otherwise, but it’s a sign that the skin is dehydrated and overproducing oil to make up for what it lacks. Before people knew better, clay masks were the big skincare fad. These treatments were meant to draw out […]
TikTok is Changing How We View Celebrities
A few days after the Grammys, a seemingly random man filmed himself in his Amazon delivery truck after completing a delivery. He flexes in the camera, exclaiming that he won a Grammy. The man’s name is Joey Hamhock, and whether you recognize that name or not, the reality is that even award-winning producers have everyday […]
The Problem with the Two-Party System
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
Dance Should Be Treated and Funded as a Sport
Suppose you compare the athleticism it takes to be a successful athlete with what it takes to be a successful dancer. In that case, you’ll find both require agility and stamina that other professional areas don’t. The performance and beauty of ballet might make witnessing it different than seeing a football game, but that doesn’t […]
Your Aesthetic is Only the Beginning of Finding Your Personal Style
Personal style comes from a bunch of different things. To find it, you have to decide what you care about when it comes to fashion and how you want your outfits to look. Do you prefer interesting shapes, colors, textures, etc? The aesthetics you enjoy are only a small sliver of your personal style, and […]
The History and Merits of Flag Football
Flag football was only recently considered a professional sport because it was seen as girlier than regular football. Flag football was created as a recreational sport for soldiers who enjoyed the game but didn’t want to threaten violence in already dangerous times. Removing the tackling and replacing it with flags changed the game’s culture and […]
The Rising Popularity of Pickleball
The name pickleball comes from the term “pickle boat,” which refers to a crew of leftover rowers. This makes sense, considering the game uses leftover equipment and shares rules with many different sports, making it a quick and easy game to learn if you have minimal experience with a number of different sports. The game […]
Can Marvel Keep The Interest Alive After Killing Off The Characters Who Built The Movie Franchise?
The beloved Marvel film “Endgame” had a dramatic ending signifying the end of an era for Marvel movie lovers. For those who loved the movies from the beginning, watching Iron Man die and seeing Captain America age was the end of an era. There’s a separation between Marvel comic lovers and Marvel movie lovers; even […]
