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People are being called white-washed frequently, and although some people may not think so, it does affect the people of color who are targeted by this term. (Freepik)

The Term “Whitewashed”

Alana Banks and Maddie Ragsdale September 29, 2025

Most people, especially people of color, are very familiar with the derogatory term “white-washed”. It is used to describe a person of color who has adopted white mannerisms and neglected the stereotypical...

Recently, more and more children are being exposed to online brainrot, which has been scientifically declared to degrade mental health, cognitive issues, and much more.

The Damaging Effects of Brainrot

Faaria Siddiqui, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

The term “brainrot” was formulated to describe an excessive exposure to low-quality online social media content, which particularly targets young adolescents and early teenagers. Ever since the global...

Friar Tux has the essential style you need. Click on the QR code to see what's in stock. (Friar Tux)

What are You Wearing for Prom?

Advertisement April 8, 2025

Grizzlies, head out to Friar Tux just off of Day Creek, just south of Victoria Gardens, to check out the extensive selection of clothing for this year's Prom. You have a professional team of fashion gurus...

A popular podcast set-up, where the hosts talk to their digital audience, following trends. (Freepik)

I Don’t Want to Talk Tuah, Not Everyone Needs a Podcast

Lilly Arnot, Section Editor November 4, 2024

Overconsumption is a cycle that finds itself in many aspects of our cultural trends, not only the specific ones that often include shopping. One that has fallen victim to this drift and has been becoming...

This chilling photograph of pop culture's favorite fiend is an example of the disfigurement of Frankenstein. (Freepik)

The Disfigurement of “Frankenstein”

Scarlet Vandegrift, Head Copy Editor October 11, 2024

For decades, popular (or pop) culture has created many facets of society. From well-loved video games to favored music genres, the entire entertainment industry is constructed on the building blocks of...

A traditional Nigerian dance would incorporate elements of twerking to celebrate. (Wikimedia Commons)

Shake It

Chioma Adenihun, Section Editor September 20, 2024

Trigger Warning: Mention of rape Twerking is a high-energy and creative dance. People twerk in battles, dance classes, videos, parties, restaurants, and all places where emotions and crowd circles can...

Amelia Earhart and her plane, the Lockheed Electra in 1937 before her and her plane's disappearance. (Wikimedia Commons)

Lost and Found

Ilene Sanchez, Managing Editor April 12, 2024

Back in 1937, a pioneer in the aviation field, advocate for women's rights, and author, Amelia Earhart is going to finally get to close this chapter in history with deep sea explorers reasoning on how...

Americans become complacent, because it is easy. Only through resistance and boycotting can change occur. (Macrovector on Freepik)

The Dying Art of a Good Revolution

Danielle McNair, Staff Writer March 9, 2024

Things in America have always been tense: since Columbus invaded the East Coast, since the thirteen colonies settled here, and since the slave trade was even conceived of.  America is no stranger to...

Black History Month has been a reuse, recycle, repeat approach for too many years.

What I Want to Be Taught For Black History Month

Hailey Adenihun, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Black History Month was declared nationally in 1976. It exists to honor African American history and accomplishments in the United States. Black history should be taught all year, but a month is needed...

Aryan Simhadri, Walker Scobell, and Leah Sava Jeffires for "Percy Jackson & the Olympians". (Photo by 20th Century Fox Television)

How “Percy Jackson and The Olympians” Blew Expectations Out of the Water

Aleish Cuaresma, Web Manager January 18, 2024

Minor spoilers for PJO.  Where were you in May 2020? I was jumping around my room screaming with excitement because the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” television show was officially announced,...

Unwrapping the Mysteries of Holiday Mortality

Unwrapping the Mysteries of Holiday Mortality

Mariah Disney, Staff Writer January 6, 2024

The holiday season, typically associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness, paradoxically witnesses an increase in mortality rates annually. Studies have consistently shown a higher likelihood of...

A Season of Holidays: A Season of Strikes

A Season of Holidays: A Season of Strikes

Scarlet Vandegrift, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

On Wednesday, October 4, more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers went on strike, and organized the largest healthcare worker strike in American history. This action occurred in the states of California,...

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