The Democratic primary race for the special election in New Jersey’s 11th District has been called. Progressive organizer Analilia Mejia has won, beating almost a dozen other candidates, including former US representative Tom Malinowski. This special election is being held to fill the US House seat previously held by Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill resigned after winning […]
Tag: Op-ed
Can a Letter Save a Life?
It is no surprise that with all the bad things happening in the world, depression rates are increasing. Almost 20% of adults in the US have experienced depression disorder in the last year. I know there are countless things affecting my mental health right now. With the global rise in suicide deaths, could a letter […]
One Style Does Not Fit All
Fashion is a consistent cycle of trends. With each season comes a new trending style and outfit options we just cannot wait to get our hands on. Whether it be the hottest top, the most fitting pair of trends, or the perfect shoe, brands take our money constantly in order for us to keep up […]
What is up with Fennell’s Casting in “Wuthering Heights”?
Let me start by saying I am not the biggest fan of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. However, the casting for the new film adaptation of the book, set to be released ahead of Valentine’s Day, has left me puzzled. This adaptation is directed, written, and produced by Emerald Fennell, who made her feature directorial debut […]
Conspiracy Theories: Interesting or Dangerous?
We see them around every corner–dark conspiracy theories behind almost every major political figure and group. The internet is known to deep dive into these theories and explore every possible explanation for certain situations. Many people indulge in these theories, both for personal knowledge and even for entertainment purposes. Oftentimes, we forget that despite them […]
How PinkPantheress is Becoming the Hottest New Pop Sensation
My name is Pink and I’m really glad to meet you—the opening line to one of PinkPantheress’s, now, most iconic songs to date. The song Illegal has spread like wildfire across TikTok, and many people have begun to recognize PinkPantheress as the pop genius that she is. Pink has become the newest artist to gain […]
The Future of Chocolate
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, grocery store shelves are lined with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. Chocolate is one of the most popular foods worldwide, with the average American eating around 12 pounds of chocolate a year. However, there are several issues with how cocoa is currently farmed, including environmental destruction through deforestation, climate […]
How Much Gun Control is Too Much Gun Control?
Gun violence has been an issue for several years now. I mean, it feels like everyday now that we see the news covering a mass shooting happening somewhere in our country. Whether in a school, movie theater, church, or even inside one’s own home, it feels like there’s no such thing as a safe place […]
Women Should Be Allowed to Compete in All Winter Olympic Sports
The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing. Earlier today, athletes from around the world competed in Nordic Combined—well, male athletes, that is. Nordic Combined is the only sport in this year’s Olympic Games without a women’s competition. The Nordic Combined competition has two parts: cross-country skiing and ski jumping. The sport has been included […]
Why Broke College Students Stay Broke
Believe it or not, college students have it pretty hard. Yeah, yeah—they may not be drowning with bills and debt like their parents are, but they get the early experience in adulthood where saving money feels almost impossible. College students typically have a lot of responsibilities to juggle outside of just the classroom, having bills […]
What LGBTQ+ Musicals are Saying About Representation and Inclusion in Media
Everyday our world takes one more step forward to becoming a more diverse and accepting society. The depiction of queer stories in media was once very negative, often featuring homosexual characters in TV and film as the “butt of the joke”. It was rare that genuine struggles of homosexual and queer lifestyles received accurate representation, […]
Rest in Peace, That One Random Show
Remember that one show? From two decades ago? It lasted one season, and then…fell off the face of the Earth. This is not uncommon in Hollywood. New shows are produced constantly, and we are fed advertising and promotion for them just to see them for only a few short weeks. Networks cancel shows left and […]
