Censoring Scientists and Ignorant Billionaires—The World will End in Three Years. Ashley Seldon ’24 Early in April, concerned headlines reported the worldwide protests of scientists to raise awareness about the climate crisis. In the United States, four scientists in Los Angeles chained themselves to a JP Morgan building to protest the bank’s significant investments in […]
Feminism For All Negligent Obedience Towards the Patriarchal System Benefits No Gender Madeline Morkin ’22 Feminism is not strictly for women. However, misconstrued idealities have long suggested that feminism exists solely for the benefit of women. In reality, the feminist movement advocates for equality among all genders and the inclusion of every individual. While the […]
A Rebrand for the Ages How Abercrombie has Become an Inclusive Brand Julia McCoy ’22 Any young woman in their late teens or early twenties in 2022 can easily recall a former favorite pastime: walking around the mall with friends. In the early 2010s, around the same time that Starbucks frappuccinos and frozen yogurt shops […]
With fashion trends constantly changing and new styles introduced every season, many shoppers use fast fashion websites to get cheap pieces to wear for a few months while they’re trendy. We probably buy more clothes from stores like Zara and H&M than we’d like to admit, but it’s understandable that we order a cheap and […]
Have Your Chocolate and Eat It, Too Valentine’s Day Can Be Sweet, Single or Taken by Madeline Morkin ’22 Valentine’s Day does not have to mean doomsday for those not in a relationship. While the holiday emanates love—often in the form of romantic relationships—visions of interlocked hands over a fancy dinner reservation, pink roses gifted […]
How to Meaningfully Celebrate Black History Month Ashley Seldon ’24 Once February comes around, many businesses begin launching their Black History Month “collections” or collaborations. Target will dedicate a section of its app and store for Black-owned enterprises that they sell, or brands will include more diverse faces on their advertisements. Other retailers like […]
Missing Women Versus Missing Black Women The Coverage Discrepancies Between Gabby Petito and Lauren Smith-Fields’ Cases By Jezel Tracey ’24 Most people wake up and check their phones to read what the latest news is or hear what new sound is trending on Tik Tok. Unfortunately, amid those scrolls through Instagram and Twitter, the […]
It Is Time to Make the Super Bowl a Federal Holiday by Zach Rossi ’23 Sports are an essential part of cultures across the world. In America, football is the most popular sport. An abundance of resources are put into football programs across the country, all with the objective of winning a national championship. At […]
I have never been a fan of Valentine’s Day, and it is not because I have been single for 20 years. On Valentine’s Day, stores are stocked full with cards, stuffed animals, and bozes of chocolate. Most of these products will end up in landfills within the next few months. Cards and flowers are among […]
China Burdens its Citizens with Zero-COVID-19 By Christina Charie ’25 Zero COVID-19 is a goal the world continues to chase. However, the Chinese government thought any draconian means were justifiable given the imperative end. As the Winter Olympics approach, Beijing is subject to substantial restrictions to ensure China receives its moment in the global […]