by Sally Senior Dear Sally Senior, What exactly is a microaggression and how can I avoid saying them? Sincerely, Sue Sophomore Dear Sue Sophomore, Dictionary.com defines a microaggression as “a subtle but offensive comment or action directed at a minority or other non-dominant group that is often unintentional or unconsciously reinforces a stereotype.” Microaggressions are…
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Super Bowl 51 Commercial Review
by Amy Howarth For the 2017 Super Bowl 51, we all know the game was a nail biter and Lady Gaga’s half time show was a jaw dropper, but the commercials were definitely something to talk about. Companies during the Super Bowl always come out with new, creative, and often times very funny commercials for…
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What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
by Amanda Young On Wednesday February 6th the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 20,084 basis points. Several questions you may be asking are: “What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?”, What does the Dow surpassing 20000 mean for me?”, and “Why should I care what the Dow does?”. The intent of the article is to…
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PETA
by Annie Lewandowski People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, more commonly known as PETA, is a organization that has stirred up some controversy in the realm of animal activism. In comparison to groups like ASPCA and WWF, PETA falls into a more extreme category when it comes to their views. They promote a complete…
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The Wall
by Leonela Serrano President Donald Trump has decided to build that wall that he’s been talking about for ages. Not a surprise but it also came as a surprise to many. This infamous wall is not just a wall against Mexico but of all Latin America. Mexico is the first Latin American country and this…
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Updates on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines
by Farah Sayed The Dakota access pipeline is a $3.7 billion project to span from North Dakota to Illinois. The pipeline would transport crude oil in a more cost-effective manner compared to current oil transport by train. The project is led by a subsidiary of the Energy Transport Partners (ETP) but faces strong opposition from…
Read MoreHow to Stay Positive and Calm in a Busy World
By Cate Engles This time of year can be hectic. It’s post holiday season, and it can be hard to find things to look forward to in the months of February and March. Snow turns to slush, and school turns into a full-time job. As seniors are awaiting news from their applied-to colleges, and freshman…
Read MoreTrump 2017
by Camryn Parsons Friday, January 20th the changes began. Already there have been multiple issues wiped off the White House page. No longer is climate change on there. There is nothing about LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, civil rights issues, etc. Here was President Obama’s White House page: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov And this is Trump’s: https://www.whitehouse.gov The…
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Valentine’s Day Romantic Comedies
by Alex Garrow Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you have a date or not, romantic comedies are a great way to get in the spirit of the holiday. Below are some of my favorite rom-coms in honor of February 14th. 27 Dresses 27 Dresses is the story of Jane (Katherine Heigl), a woman who endlessly…
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The Perfect Valentine’s Date Based on Your Zodiac Sign
by Stephanie Kaiser Ah, Valentine’s Day. The day designed for couples to celebrate their love and eat as many heart-shaped chocolates as they can. For some, it’s basically an over-commercialized love fest, while for others, it’s their favorite day of the year. Armed with absolutely zero knowledge of astrology and the uncanny-at-best, laughable-at-worst knowledge of…
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