Bruce Case Staff Writer With the advent of the #MeToo movement, more and more women are feeling empowered to come forward with sexual assault and rape allegations. The movement actually started in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke. However, it really took traction last year when actress Alyssa Milano used it in a tweet urging women to come forward with their stories, propelling the hashtag #metoo. … Continue reading I believe Dr. Ford
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is back at it again. On her latest take to Twitter, she informed us of a secret she’s been sitting on for “around twenty years.” Lord Voldemort’s snake Nagini is actually a woman cursed to the confines of a serpent. In the upcoming sequel to “Fantastic Beasts,” she is going to be … Continue reading J.K. Rowling is lazy, not inclusive
Rejani King Staff Writer Lingerie retailer Yandy showcased a Halloween costume of a mistress with a “sexy” twist, directly referencing the hit Hulu series, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ based on Margaret Atwood’s best-selling novel. The costume was immediately met with backlash and criticism from the public because of what it represented. On Yandy’s website, there is a photo of the model wearing the costume, which consists … Continue reading Following Backlash From the Public, Online Retailer Pulls Sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Costume
Ron de Varona Staff Writer New year, new iPhone. New year, new minor improvements with a bigger price tag. This includes all the improvements that could have been implemented to begin with, I might add. The first generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007. It was groundbreaking technology with a triple-layered touchscreen. When it was released, everyone swarmed to it because OH MY GOD … Continue reading iPhony
Quashon Avent Staff Writer The War on Terror began 17 years ago, sparked by the events of 9/11. Our first military conflicts began with the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. Eventually we saw combat in Libya, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and Egypt. Our counterterrorism operations in Africa, however, rarely receive any public attention. In 2014 alone, we were militarily involved with 49 out of 54 African … Continue reading In the heart of darkness: U.S. covert actions in Africa
Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor You know, I really think this is it. This generation is gonna be the one to mess everything up. Yup, Baby Boomers are going to tank this great country we’ve created. It’s hard to believe with all the information in the world is at our fingertips and yet kids these days just don’t seem too bright. There are so many … Continue reading Satire: Kids These Days
Rejani King Staff Writer On September 7, 2018, rapper Mac Miller died at the age of 26 because of an alleged drug overdose. Many of his fans and artists that were close with him took to social media to express their condolences and grief. However, there were some fans that took to the internet to blame Ariana Grande for his death. Grande and Miller were … Continue reading We can’t blame Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s death
Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Barnum’s animal crackers have been a part of lunchboxes for more than a century. They have been a snack staple for kindergarten classrooms throughout the United States. With a great taste and calcium to promote strong bones, parents never strayed from this snacktime classic. As of recently, the animal-rights group PETA, seems to think otherwise. For years they have rallied against … Continue reading Unwrapping the Design of Barnum’s Animal Crackers
Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Hayley Williams, the Lead singer of the band Paramore, has recently dropped a bomb on fans. The band has announced that they will no longer be performing their hit song “Misery Business.” The decision came out of concern that some of the lyrics in the song were no longer representative of the bands views. A particular verse contains language that is … Continue reading Misery Business Bites The Bullet
Bruce Case Staff Writer The anonymous opinion article that ran in the New York Times last week claiming to be authored by a senior official in the Trump administration has garnered mixed responses from inside and outside the White House. The article made a few bold claims, such as “many of the senior officials in his own administration are working diligently from within to frustrate … Continue reading The Effectiveness of Anonymity: The Trump Administration Op-Ed
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