Written by: Lili Minato | Freelancer Content warning: this article contains spoilers The original song “Sexy” starts to play as Karen Shetty — played by Avantika — appears on the screen to record a TikTok about Halloween. As she ends her video, multiple other...
Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer Regardless if one has been with their significant other for six months or six years — or even if you have a little crush on someone — you can test your compatibility with some simple questions. Believe it’s meant to be? Test...
Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer Dogs have been man’s best friend for hundreds of years, but when it comes to pit bulls and bullies, they’ve come to accumulate some of the worst reputations among all dog breeds. Pit bulls and bull-mixed breeds make up...
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Stuffed animals have been a childhood staple since the late 1800s. They provide limitless opportunities for creation and imagination for young minds, in addition to being a soft, cozy toy. The joy plush toys bring to...
Written by: Ruth Simonsen | Digital Media Manager Content warning: Taylor Swift hater ahead In 2023, Taylor Swift was the celebrity with the highest carbon emissions for the second year in a row. This is absurd. Of course, these were the same years in which she went...
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Media consumption in the present day is a major concern for developing adolescents. For pre-teens, especially young girls, social media apps such as TikTok are major sources for the latest trends. However, are they...
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor Anime is a long debated and frequently frowned upon part of society. The dislike of anime stems from certain aspects that are rooted in misogynistic and objectification culture, as well as language barriers and the...
Written by: Libby Thoma | Staff Writer Barbie, the hot pink movie that made over one billion dollars, made history by “…instantly (becoming) the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman.” This movie was seen as the feminist movement of the century. It even...
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor I grew up country. I’m not talking suburban outskirts country, but rather an unincorporated town, population four hundred and twelve, hay bales on the side of the road kind of country. The kind that someone would have to...
Written by: Libby Thoma | Staff Writer and Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Valsetz Dining Hall is a required amenity for on-campus freshmen and a necessity to many other on-campus students. Given that many students are required to have a meal plan with Valsetz,...
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