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The Naked Truth

Anonymous February 15, 2025

Ah, the situationship—the ultimate no-man’s-land of modern dating. Not quite a relationship, but definitely more than a booty call. It’s that weird middle ground where you send memes instead of love...

Donald Trump is a danger to the free press:

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor February 15, 2025

  I was reading an article from the Guardian about Trump’s plan to take over Gaza. I get to the end of the article and there is a lengthy message from the Guardian. It reads: “With the new administration...

Is the USA becoming an oligarchy?

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Former President Joe Biden warned of the United States turning into the direction of an oligarchy in his farewell address on Jan. 15, 2025. Social media immediately took to the internet out of concern....

Taylor Swift poses with her cat Benji, photo taken from @Taylorswift on Instagram

Is Taylor Swift Ruining the NFL?

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

No. The brief answer is no she isn’t.  With Super Bowl LIX approaching and the Kansas City Chiefs playing in it, the argument of “Is Taylor Swift ruining the National Football League (NFL)” has...

Why I hate grilled cheese sandwiches

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor February 7, 2025

I know some of you have read this title and thought to yourself, “that’s not very human. How can you hate a grilled cheese sandwich?” The answer to this is simple. It’s not that I hate a grilled...

LA fires and the wealthy

Trinity Tompkins, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

If you were to ask anyone what first comes to mind when you say Los Angeles (LA) California, it most likely would be Hollywood. A place for parting, a place for the rich, a place for famous individuals....

“Better Man” deserved better

Nicole Nwazuruokeh, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

When I’ve told many people that I’ve recently watched this new movie called “Better Man,” I’ve mostly gotten confused responses. There was a little more recognition when I described it as the...

Trump’s next four years

Sam Ellyson, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

On Jan. 20th at noon, the United States of America gained a new leader. A man who has been given a second chance to lead this country even after being ranked as the worst president in American history...

Do celebrities owe fans selfies?

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager January 24, 2025

Now, of course this question seems a bit crazy when read aloud. However, I plan to argue both sides and play devil’s advocate. I will reveal my true opinion on the matter at the very end. Celebrities...

The forbidden mark:

The forbidden mark:

Bre Dorrian, News Editor January 24, 2025

SEX! SEX! SEX! There I said it, the dirty, shameful word has been said. Now that we have that preliminary awkwardness out of the way, let's talk about hickeys. More specifically, why they’re trashy and...

TikTok v.s Lemon8:

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 24, 2025

Following the TikTok ban that recently happened, many people are wondering what the app Lemon8 exactly is. Lemon8 is a social media app that launched in February of 2023, and is used for sharing photos...

Snow yes or Snow no

Claire Hall, Lifestyle Editor January 17, 2025

Virginia has not seen snow in quite a while, and many individuals have thoughts on the matter. While many people love the snow for its unique beauty, others find snow somewhat dangerous. Here is what the...

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