NBA Trade Deadline – Harden to Philly, Simmons to Brooklyn, Porzingis to DC and More!     

                                                                                                    Ethan Engellau Staff Writer The NBA Trade Deadline was set for this past Thursday (Feb … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline – Harden to Philly, Simmons to Brooklyn, Porzingis to DC and More!     

A Need to Read

Molly Lawler Staff Writer When Abraham Maslow sat down to calculate his 1943 motivational model entitled “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs,” literacy rates in America were nothing to brag about. Maslow’s hierarchy included “deficiency needs,” such as survival, safety, and belonging, as well as “growth needs,” such as ego and self-actualization. Maslow believed that one must achieve the lower-level needs before moving on to the higher … Continue reading A Need to Read

I Finally Got Birthday Freebies, and Here’s How It Went 

Jazz Johnson Staff Writer If you’ve never gotten freebies for your birthday, you’re missing out. Who doesn’t love free, especially on your birthday? Many forget that most places provide birthday rewards. Don’t be like them. Instead, let me help you score some free treats. I decided to drive around to my favorite places and pick up my birthday rewards. If they have an app, nine … Continue reading I Finally Got Birthday Freebies, and Here’s How It Went 

2022 Lunar New Year

Brianna Martinez Editor, News February 1st, 2022 was officially the beginning of the Lunar New Year, also known as the year of the Tiger. Some may ask what is the Lunar New Year? It originated from many Asian cultures, which instead of following a Solar calendar, follow a Lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on the 31st of January and begins February 1st, … Continue reading 2022 Lunar New Year

 “Eternals”: Marvel’s New Breed of Superheroes

Katherine McCrea Staff Writer The Eternals, a new breed of superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), flew into theaters and landed on Disney+ this week. With a lot of negative feedback in early screenings from press and fandom alike, I went in with little expectation. Well, I’m happy to report, Chloe Zhao (Academy Award Winner for Best Director of “Nomadland”) absolutely blew me away … Continue reading  “Eternals”: Marvel’s New Breed of Superheroes

New and Classic Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day 

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer The season of love is quickly approaching and that calls for all the Rom-Coms or possibly not-so-romantic movies for some. Whatever your preference is, hopefully this article will remind you of a few good movies you can watch again or introduce new ones you anticipate watching.  We will start with the classic film, “The Notebook.” “The Notebook” was released in … Continue reading New and Classic Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day 

What Is This Shit?: Criticizing the Critics

Corbin Mills Staff Writer Art is an expression of the soul, so why should we care what other people think of it? Artists themselves should always want to improve their work, but after a while, it becomes exhausting to hear over and over again whether something is “good” or “bad.” Who has the authority to say these things? Should anyone have the authority? To explore … Continue reading What Is This Shit?: Criticizing the Critics

Tigray Genocide 

Mulubrhan Kidanu Guest Writer *This article contains descriptive sexually violent content pertaining to the Tigray Genocide; viewer discretion is advised.* Did you know that there are rules in warfare? A just war is fighting to right a wrong. The goal is to restore peace. Sexual violence cannot be used as a weapon of war, nor should prisoners of war be harmed. No one should be … Continue reading Tigray Genocide 

Science Corner: How to Increase Scientific Literacy in the U.S.

Sydney Thompson Senior Staff Writer According to the PEW Research Center, in March 2019, an average of only 39% of U.S. adults could be classified as having high scientific knowledge. The pandemic and its coverage have revealed a lack of scientific literacy within the U.S., especially in the growing distrust of scientific organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading Science Corner: How to Increase Scientific Literacy in the U.S.

The Western Conference All-Star Starters are Lebron, Curry, Morant, Jokic, and…Andrew Wiggins?   

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer The first half of the 2021-2022 NBA season is coming to a close and after an invigorating four months of basketball, players and fans alike are excited for the upcoming All-Star Break. This week the starters for both conferences’ All-Star Teams were announced. The starters from the Eastern Conference include Nets forward captain Kevin Durant who will not play due to … Continue reading The Western Conference All-Star Starters are Lebron, Curry, Morant, Jokic, and…Andrew Wiggins?