Even with the studies proving its deadliness, smoking is still a cultural staple. From the lighter to the strand, it is a changing aesthetic. America sees smoking as a sign of delinquency and failure,...
You step foot onto campus in the early morning, your groggy eyes still fighting to remain open and recalibrating after a late night of studying. Your steps are languid and heavy, weighed down by the dread...
From current events to brainrot, we are constantly absorbing information. Social media platforms feed users endless piles of content that get read, commented on and shared each day. Oftentimes, content...
Every time I enter Ralphs to buy yet another Strawberry Sunrise Alani, I am forced to reflect on the purported waning strength of my heart as I pass through the “Energy Drink” aisle lined with rows...
In nearly every academic setting, some form of “silent reading” exists, offering a degree of literary freedom, often accompanied by reading logs and the occasional book report. As many transition into...
The pitcher delivers. The ball lands in the catcher’s mitt just an inch off of home plate. The umpire calls a strike, prompting the hitter to double-tap his helmet. Then, the jumbotron displays a screen...
When 11% of Americans can not locate the United States on a map, an issue clearly exists. In a global study of 18 to 24 year old geography proficiency conducted by National Geographic-Roper, Americans...
On Feb. 26, thousands of transgender individuals residing in Kansas received official letters from the state’s Department of Revenue’s Division of Vehicles stating that their driver's licenses are...
The air conditioning quietly hums as your teacher drones on, but your classmates’ eyes are glued to computers as they secretly click away on their game of choice. Some stick with the classic New York...
After a tiresome and lengthy week, you stare at the theater's impending screen, searching for relief on a Friday night. Anticipating another round of laughs, tears and smiles that a typical, classic “feel-good”...
On March 18, The New York Times released an investigation detailing sexual harassment, assault and grooming young women faced from Cesario Estrada “Cesar” Chávez, the labor and political activist...
“An update has been posted to your applicant portal,” the newest email in your inbox reads. You click the website’s refresh button and log in as your stomach feels heavier with each passing second....
