The end of the semester is right around the corner. As students secure their summer plans and prep their cap and gowns for graduation, the excitement of crossing the finish line sets in. But before celebrations can ensue, professors are sure to remind students that the semester is not over yet. The stress of final exams comes first.
Read moreOf all the places I imagined visiting during my semester abroad, the coronation of King Charles III was not one of them. His recent succession to the throne followed the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at age 96 last September.
Read moreAs we look back at April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is important to combat myths that are commonly spread about sexual assault. Sexual assault is a topic that nobody enjoys talking about, but addressing it helps fight misconceptions around survivors.
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One of the most popular video game franchises of all time, “Super Mario Bros.” has just received its first theatrical adaptation since 1993. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released on April 5, 2023, was met with a $377 million global box office opening, the biggest opening for an animated film ever. It will most likely go down as one of the most lucrative adaptations in cinema history, alongside the “Lord of the Rings” and The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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With the rise of gun violence across the U.S., especially in schools, people are taking more precautions than ever to ensure their safety. From the increased implementation of security cameras, panic buttons and lockdown protocols, emergency preparedness is a serious issue.
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When you’re researching for an assignment, the perfect source can be elusive. It’s difficult enough to find a study or article that supports your hypothesis, but paywalls and confusing writing can pose roadblocks in your research process.
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The term “greenwashing” can be used to describe the false advertising around these products. According to Investopedia, greenwashing is “the act of providing the public or investors with misleading or outright false information about the environmental impact of a company’s products and operations.”
Read moreIn recent years, oat milk has taken the world by storm, and for a good reason: oat milk is the most sustainable, inclusive and ethical choice compared to dairy products and plant-based alternatives. Coffee chains such as Blue Bottle Coffee and Pachamama Coffee have announced that they will welcome oat milk as the default in their milk-based beverages.
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As streaming continues to rise in popularity, many people bring themselves comfort by sitting back and binging their favorite TV shows and movies. Streaming provides unlimited access to thousands of TV shows or movies, allowing us to watch anything our heart desires, commercial-free, at any time, day or night.
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On a rainy night in March, my roommates and I decided to watch the entire “Hunger Games” series from beginning to end. With all of us on the brink of graduation (and soon post-grad life), we sought comfort in the nostalgia of our middle school days through Young Adult (YA) dystopian movies, which I personally believe were at their peak in the year 2014.
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