As a whole, the Electoral College undermines the principle of democracy. It degrades the values of individuality and perpetuates inequality across the United States.
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K-pop is a subcategory of one’s regular pop with the speciality of incorporating Korean lyrics, members and distinctive sounds.
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It’s essential that college students exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Voter turnout among college students is significantly less than the national average, according to Pew Research, which means that the views held by younger voters may not be as accurately represented by the politicians who represent them.
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New York Fashion Week 2024 set the stage for the world’s highly anticipated fashion month, hosting a series of shows and special events from Sept. 6 to Sept. 11.
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“Cancel culture” has become a trend that takes away from its original purpose of accountability.
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A good starting point where the United States can effectively protect its citizens from gun violence aside from enacting comprehensive legislation is to implement metal detectors, even in private schools.
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Not a heel nor a sneaker, the sister brand of Spanx aims to fill a void in comfortable footwear.
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For her entire life, Rory was praised and told she could do anything she set her mind to. While that mindset was intended to encourage her, it only set her up for failure in her adulthood.
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Clothing can be used to display wealth, personality, occupation and so much more. However, do fleeting fashion trends offer room for personal expression?
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Each trend provides a chance to experiment and be a small part of fashion history as each cycle unfolds. But at the same time, these never-ending surges not only hinder the creation of a distinctive personal aesthetic but also encourage unwarranted splurges and a dire strain on the environment.
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For any students at the College that are considering changing their major but are unsure or intimidated like I was, I advise you to take the chance and reach out to each department’s respective advisor.
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Technology has expanded the landscape of education through the incorporation of SMART boards, online books and digital learning. Electronics will inevitably continue to become dominant forces in education, eliminating the old-school ways altogether.
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I love our school and its campus, professors, student life and sense of community. However, coming to the College as a freshman, I carried with me a set of expectations from years of watching TV and listening to stories from family members, friends and random TikTok influencers. Over these past eight months, I can confidently say that the majority of these expectations were proven wrong.
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Collecting books is an obsession of a lifelong learner. Whether it’s a tasteful romance or a robust thriller, readers can leave behind the woes of everyday life. A bookshelf filled to the brim is not a display of wealth or pompous brags; it holds memories and moments of self-reflection.
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Purchasing menstrual products is one of many financial burdens college students face, along with meeting other essential needs like paying bills and buying food. Despite the College administration’s unwillingness to proceed with the Student Government proposal for free menstrual products in bathrooms, accessing existing resources is equally frustrating.
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I’m sure most have seen the onslaught of videos all over Instagram and TikTok that poke fun at Taylor Swift’s private jet usage. This, as many know, is a response to the infamous list of the top celebrity private jet emissions. However, online discourse, especially related to that of the climate, is littered with hypocrisy and political mudslinging.
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As a woman, it can be hard to walk into a building full of testosterone and muscular men, especially when you are trying to better your physical health. It is intimidating to be the only female in a room of males in any situation, let alone in the gym. Although you might not believe so, as a woman, you deserve to take up space in the gym.
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Hollywood’s infatuation with biopics, specifically those of famous, yet aged-out musicians, has been a long-standing tradition. The most recent of these films is the new Bob Dylan biopic — starring Hollywood obsession Timothée Chalamet. As with all major blockbusters of this ilk, photos and videos from the production have begun to be released, and I have some concerns, to say the least.
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If you are part of the many who love to collect collectibles and figurines, congratulations, you have now joined those with an unhealthy obsession with spending whatever means necessary to fuel a newfound addiction. Some of the more sought-after collectible items are Smiskis and Sonny Angels, popular amongst those in all age groups who share a collective vigor to obtain as many as possible.
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While much of the Lions plan makes sense, I strongly believe that two key elements of the College should not and can not be changed: the proposed changes to the R. Barbara Gitenstein Library and the academic standards to which we hold ourselves. Altering these two elements of student life — our sense of community and education — will create significant negative and lasting effects on the overall student experience.
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