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“Adults” Understands Gen Z
I watch a lot of TV shows, and while I can usually be found with old episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” running in the background, I’m always on the hunt for something fresh. Naturally, I’m easily influenced by social media, so when I kept seeing TikToks of the show “Adults,” which…
Modifications to Mail-In Ballots
With the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away, a debate over mail-in voting reached the Supreme Court last Monday. The Trump administration attempted to implement new federal requirements for mail-in ballots, less than two months before the election, while several…
Trump’s Dividend Checks Are Clearly a Bribe, But Nothing New
“Because we’ve done so well, and because our country is making so much money, […] if the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate, […] I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000.” Those were direct quotes from…
The Best Three Credits: Tropical Marine Biology
Two boats skimmed across the crystal clear blue water as they passed seagrass meadows and reefs of all sizes—two hallmarks belonging to the famous waters of the Bahamas. After passing several large schools of fish, flocks of birds and even a couple of turtles, the boat reached…
Double Premiere Episodes, Double Elimination and Double the Fun: Dancing with the Stars Returns for Season 35
Tis the season of sequin costumes, epic performances and shocking eliminations. On Sept. 15, the iconic ballroom lit up once again to kick off the Season 35 premiere of “Dancing with the Stars”. For the first time in years, the ABC network competition show launched the new season…
The Return of Discourse: DC’s “Lanterns”
Recently, a new TV show has been premiering, energising fans by sparking grandiose discourse. On Aug. 16, DC’s “Lanterns” premiered for the first time. Produced by HBO and directed by James Hawes, Geeta Vasant Patel, Alik Sahkarov and Stephen Williams, it is the fifth installment…
Face the Facts: A Quick Guide to Skincare
In today’s world, it seems like everyone has a skincare routine. Whether it is a simple face wash and moisturizer or a long routine with several different products, skincare has become a common part of people’s daily lives. With social media constantly promoting new products,…
Fall Album Rotation
With this week marking the official start of fall, music lovers are starting to gravitate toward tracks that radiate warm autumn vibes. The start of the school year can be hectic and make it hard at times to discover new music, but there are so many songs and albums out there…
From TikTok To TV: Alix Earle’s “Earle Meets World”
Since taking over TikTok with her “Get Ready With Me” videos as a University of Miami student in 2022, internet sensation Alix Earle has seemingly been everywhere. She, unlike other TikTok stars, has maintained her platform and success by broadening her content to more than just…
Finding the Line Between Safety and Surveillance
This past summer, the town of Fairfield rolled out its Speed Camera Safety program, designed to reduce reckless driving in school zones. The goal is clear enough: Keep K-12 students and pedestrians safe as they move around town. But cameras issuing tickets outside of operating…