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Rise in concerns over social media and youth mental health

Rise in concerns over social media and youth mental health

Bianca Lewandowski, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Over recent years, the concern about social media and its exposure to young children has risen. Only just recently is noticeable action being taken. For example, New York City is suing popular social media...

India's Current COVID Crisis: Spreading Awareness

India’s Current COVID Crisis: Spreading Awareness

Ysabelle Dela Cruz, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

The spread of COVID-19 has dramatically changed the lives of many across the world. Although in America it seems as if we have the virus under control, other places such as India are being hit hard by...

Coronavirus causes lockdown of Wuhan and surrounding countries

Coronavirus causes lockdown of Wuhan and surrounding countries

Sean Lee, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus began in Wuhan, China and has spread to various countries. In an effort to quarantine the area, the Chinese government has restricted anyone except medical personnel from flying...

Polio outbreak raises concerns

Polio outbreak raises concerns

Aneri Upadhyay, Staff Writer January 3, 2020

Polio, a disease thought to be eradicated, still exists in a few cases. It damages one's nervous system and rapidly causes paralysis in your legs. Its vaccine is required to be given as soon as someone...

Popular video game developer Blizzard faces backlash after banning player

Popular video game developer Blizzard faces backlash after banning player

Sean Lee, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

On October 5, a popular video game streamer named Blitzchung was banned. Blitzchung was a player in the recent Hearthstone Grandmasters Final. After winning the tournament, he stated “Liberate Hong Kong,...

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards and its Take on the Current Social Climate

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards and its Take on the Current Social Climate

Ashlee Bonsi, Staff Writer June 8, 2018

Television award shows that are not at the same esteemed caliber as the Academy Awards or the Grammys but still maintain their own air of recognition and accomplishment, such as the MTV Video Music Awards...

One of the many promotional posters for Love, Simon.

There’s a lot to love about Love, Simon

Ashlee Bonsi, Staff Writer May 25, 2018

"DEAR MOVIEGOERS, PLEASE FORM A LINE AT THE CONCESSIONS. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE STRAIGHT.” From the (thankfully) generous amount of scattered promotional posters and cleverly-assembled, quirky puns,...

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