• The Second Amendment mistake pt II

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer SJF5814@psu.edu In my last article, I focused on the history of firearm ownership in the colonial period; however, I excluded several key points, even on that topic, and only very briefly touched on several others. By the conclusion of this article, I hope to tie up several of those loose…

  • Should politicians be on TikTok? Cheesy or a good campaign policy?

     Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu As the election comes near, Politicians start their campaigns to try to get people to vote. As the election campaigns begin, people begin to see political campaigns on social media, especially TikTok. This leads to the question: should Politicians be on TikTok? Is it cheesy for them to be…

  • Is fast-fashion here to stay?

    Mary Pintea – Staff Writer mvp5879@psu.edu Photo Credit: Tamborasi Fast fashion is a relatively new phenomenon in the fashion industry. Behind the scenes, the industry is damaging the planet, exploiting workers, and harming animals. But would this not be happening regardless of whether people are buying from these companies? In short, yes. Fast fashion has…

  • Banned Books and Censored Topics: A Growing Movement

    Chantel Rodriguez – Staff Writer cvr5570@psu.edu Photo Credit: Comstock/Getty “Fahrenheit 451,” ”Alchemist,” ”The Great Gatsby,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and ”The Adventures of Captain Underpants” all have one thing in common. They were banned from public or school libraries and classrooms but have since become top sellers during Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read.…

  • Tips for thrifty shoppers

    Spencer Finley – Staff Writer sjf5814@psu.edu Photo Credit: Current Boutique One of the best ways to add great-looking, high-quality pieces to your wardrobe at affordable prices is thrift shopping. For example, I was recently at a thrift store, and I was able to buy a Brooks Brothers tuxedo and cummerbund for only $5- Brooks Brothers…

  • Reading with the Beacon: “The Cabin” by Natasha Preston

    Madison Meeks – Media Director mvm7037@psu.edu Photo Credit: Amazon  The Cabin, written by New York Times Bestselling Author Natasha Preston, follows the main character, Mackenzie, and her classmates as they try to figure out who killed two of their classmates at the cabin.  The book begins with seven high school graduates who are taking a…

  • “Hold the Girl” disappoints

     Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: Dirty Hit “Hold the Girl,” the second studio album by Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama, was released on September 16 under Dirty Hit records. This record comes more than two years after the release of her self-titled, smash-hit debut “Sawayama.” Crafted throughout periods of 2020 and 2021, the…

  • “Pearl” review -Mia Goth’s masterwork

    Nathaniel Clark – A&E Editor nuc5002@psu.edu Photo Credit: A24 (The following review contains spoilers for both “X” (2022) and “Pearl”) On September 16, A24 released Ti West’s “Pearl” into movie theaters across the United States. Labeled as a psychological slasher, the film was co-written by West and Mia Goth, the film’s lead actor. As hinted…

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