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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Are reality competition contestants wired differently? | Is it Just Me Or?

By Grace Donahue February 15, 2024
The people that reality competition shows attract vary from cliché stereotypes — like the villain or the underdog — to some of the most fascinating and unique individuals. After sifting through multiple seasons across the gambit of competition shows, I can only imagine how constant scheming and acting like a caricature of oneself shifts one’s views on work, relationships and life.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Let us not forget what we live for | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

By Lillian Chapman February 14, 2024
Because artists of all kinds — whether they be musicians, actors, designers or dancers — are so few, it is their job to be extraordinary for the rest of us who don’t create. This is no easy feat, especially when you are not supported emotionally, physically or financially. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

America must improve its financial education | Data Driven

By Sarah Datta February 14, 2024
Teaching finance-specific math, like compound interest and investment related probability, could have a much more direct impact on people’s lives. A lot of people don’t have the luxury of generational financial knowledge.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Small pockets, big problem | Cultspiracy

By Kim Schneider February 12, 2024
Women's clothing doesn't just feature smaller pockets for aesthetic purposes. The inequity of pocket sizing is but another example of reinforced gender norms that are built into our everyday lives.
Rex or Regina: The future of women in the monarchy | Mad Women

Rex or Regina: The future of women in the monarchy | Mad Women

By Hailey Pitcher February 12, 2024
With King Charles' cancer diagnosis, what does this mean for Queen Consort Camilla and women in the British monarchy?
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Austin McBroom is a clown and Snapchat is his circus | Stop Scrolling

By Madison Forrest February 12, 2024
Social media has reached a point where anything is content, and the lines between private life and content have been blurred by the high rates of monetization and virality. I am sure Austin is hurting, but it is obvious that these Snapchat skits are for profit and shock value more than anything else.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The misogynistic narrative of Taylor Swift’s relationship | Should We Really?

By Corinne Davidson February 9, 2024
Should we really be hating on Taylor Swift for attending Travis Kelce's football games, or her fans for enjoying football because of her? Evidently, we really shouldn't.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Life is better when the T is running | Editorial

By Editors February 9, 2024
Public transportation is supposed to make your life easier, not bring about stress. Thus, the T has not been serving its purpose.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ orchestrated unnecessary backlash | On the Record

By Addison Schmidt February 8, 2024
Viewers who criticize Bradley Cooper's six-and-a-half-year process of preparing for his role in 'Maestro' is unnecessary. Judge the performance, not the process.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Is my career field crumbling before me? | Is it Just Me Or?

By Grace Donahue February 7, 2024
The diminishment of the local journalism industry will not stop me from pursuing my dreams.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Fani Willis just threw Donald Trump a bone | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024
Willis never should have given Trump this opportunity to shirk attention from himself, especially when the findings of this case could provide valuable information for voters going into the 2024 presidential election.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Taylor Swift: Pop star or PSYOP? | Con-Current Events

By Frank Yang February 5, 2024
She says that “karma is [her] boyfriend,” but it seems highly unlikely that the political sphere will realize just how much karma may come out of picking a fight against Taylor Swift.
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