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Corruption, lies and under-the-table deals are all things that go unnoticed without the accountability of journalism. Just like something you don’t realize is missing until it is gone, when journalism is out the door, accountability often soon follows suit. As government officials and those in power feel less pressure to maintain their integrity, and the general public becomes less informed, the implications of the decline of journalism are vast and will only grow more prominent. [...]
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Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” is problematic: When True Crime Becomes True Exploitation
Ryan Murphy, the creator of Scream Queens, Glee, and American Horror Story, has made a career out of the art of sensationalist storytelling. His signature, expressed through the encore of a high school musical group [...] -
The True Cost of Apple’s New iPhone
Every September, social media begins to spread the newest Apple product. Despite plastering its logo onto the same iPhone as previous years with only slight modifications, advertisements enthusiastically convince you it is an absolute must-have. [...] -
Sports Gambling in Georgia
I have – an unfortunately pervasive – habit. If I am in class, and someone in my line of sight begins to browse the internet, my eyes are drawn to their screen. Over the years, [...] -
Entertainment is dying
Remember the days when entertainment meant more than just scrolling through TikTok all day? A time when we sat down to watch a movie without pausing every ten minutes to check a phone? Or read [...] -
How Writing About Your Friends Increases Your Social Status
If you visit the Amazon website and type in the words, “The Mystery Method”, a book will appear that attempts to teach men how to get into bed with beautiful women. The book is twenty [...] -
Life in the Age of Digital Hoarding: Press Save or Delete?
In a world where every moment can be cataloged, we find ourselves documenting our lives through phones, curated playlists and ticket stubs. The urge to archive our experiences has taken on an almost compulsive quality. [...] -
How Writing About Your Friends Increases Your Social Status
If you visit the Amazon website and type in the words, “The Mystery Method”, a book will appear that attempts to teach men how to get into bed with beautiful women. The book is twenty [...] -
Diving into ‘Saltburn’: A dark spin on class and privilege
“Saltburn”, the winter 2023 movie, has been making waves online. It’s not just any film – it explores strong themes like obsession, power and greed. Writer and director Emerald Fennell’s newest cinematic venture, offers an [...] -
The Stanley Cup Craze
Over recent years, Gen-Z consumers have shifted to supporting ethical businesses and eco-friendly products. Recreating the buyer’s experience of what it’s like to shop ethically. New trends include shopping at your local thrift store and [...] -
Is Our Infrastructure Ready for Climate Change?
The vast majority of us have experienced school cancellations as kids in the past due to snow or other inclement weather events. We looked forward to those days with a lot of excitement because we [...] -
Halloween: America’s second-largest retail holiday
Halloween is recognized as a day to dress up, indulge in sweets and party with friends. The season is filled with cultural markers like Tim Burton movies, pumpkin-spice lattes and Halloween-themed Pillsbury sugar cookies. [...] -
Lights, Camera, Conspiracy: The “Sound of Freedom” and Its Controversies
This past summer was certainly a memorable time for films. As we finally become free from all of the “Barbenheimer ” memes that riddled our social media for months, one summer film remains to circle [...] -
Are College Career Fairs Outdated?
College career fairs, you have probably found yourself stuck in one before. If not, let me tell you how it typically unfolds. Hundreds of students gather in a large university hall with their resumes in [...] -
We Are Approaching Fahrenheit 451: Book Banning
The practice of book banning in school libraries and community libraries has been around for centuries but it hasn’t been as relevant as it has within the last few years. Every time I hear about [...]
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