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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Generation Z is struggling in the job market — but it’s not entirely our fault | Editorial

By Editors October 10, 2024
The reality many older hiring managers will not come to terms with — at least for now — is the fact that businesses will not survive if they do not hire Gen Z applicants. Besides the obvious fact that Gen Z is the next generation entering the workforce, but because of what we are most criticized for: our use of social media.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Boston University’s financial aid rollout disaster reflects a university at odds with its students | Editorial

By Editors September 11, 2024
As we enter a new school year, financial aid difficulties plague students with a slew of anxieties in addition to those that already come with the college experience. Anxiety around paying for school isn’t one that can be easily avoided — particularly not at a university that has raised their tuition by more than $20,000 in the past 10 years. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Student journalism is a valuable resource — the on-campus protests prove why | Editorial

By Editors June 2, 2024
As social and political unrest continues to pop up on our feeds — including that beyond college campuses — it is vital to continue to follow the news, from both professional and student outlets alike. This allows for continued appreciation of citizen and student journalism, and puts a spotlight on truthful, daring and authentic reportage. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

For the record, vinyl still serves a purpose | Editorial

By Editors April 26, 2024
Most of us prefer digital music streaming in the digital age. It’s pocket-sized, convenient, cheap and easily shareable. But now that vinyl is no longer the primary medium for music consumption, it can almost serve as an individual form of art.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Women’s domination soars beyond the court during March Madness | Editorial

By Editors April 11, 2024
This year, everyone can agree that women dominated March Madness on and off the court.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Recognizing transgender visibility is monumental in today’s sociopolitical climate | Editorial

By Editors April 4, 2024
Hopefully, Boston and the White House recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility is the first step in the right direction to progress transgender rights in this country.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Quiet on Set’ spoils childhood nostalgia with Nickelodeon’s disturbing history | Editorial

By Editors March 29, 2024
It’s disappointing that our childhood nostalgia is muddled, but we hope this continues to be a larger conversation and that inappropriate behavior towards women and children on set continues to be exposed.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Congress wants to ban TikTok for all the wrong reasons | Editorial

By Editors March 19, 2024
There are definitely reasons to delete the TikTok app off your phone or call into question the company’s business practices, but Chinese collection of user data is not one of them.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Making a habit of reading is paramount in the digital age | Editorial

By Editors March 4, 2024
The popularity of digital media, especially short-form content, has deterred our generation from reading — and deprived us of not only the enjoyment we can derive from it but also the various health benefits it brings. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Award shows do matter | Editorial

By Editors February 28, 2024
Award shows are far more relevant than declining viewership might suggest. The media and talent that Americans choose to consume and support speak volumes about who we are as a people.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Is saving money worth the distaste of the dining hall? | Editorial

By Editors February 21, 2024
Sure, there are alternatives to the dining hall through dining points and off-campus grocery stores and restaurants in Boston, but their prices are disincentivizing and add more financial burden.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Streaming vs. theaters: Have rising prices dulled the movie magic? | Editorial

By Editors February 16, 2024
With increasingly expensive costs both at movie theaters and for streaming services, the movie-going experience is a lose-lose for financially struggling college students.
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