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By Gianna Nichols So many Americans spend most of their time looking at a screen. Whether it’s scrolling on social media, watching a movie or television show, or even working, much of our time is spent on the media. This means less time going out, less time shopping in stores, and less time buying the…

By Jacob Chen St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so here are some local events you should know about and why you may want to attend.  Family Friendly Events Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends? Look no further, these are some of the best local events to bring family…

By Dre Shaw On the 24th of February, HR 7661, otherwise known as the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act, was introduced into the House of Representatives by Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller, co-signed by 17 other members of the Republican Party to which she belongs. In its own words, the bill seeks to prohibit federal…

By K. H. In November 2025, the people of New York City voted for Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, a former NYC Assemblyman who represented New York’s 36th State Assembly district, to become Mayor over his opponents Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Andrew Cuomo who ran as an independent after he lost the Primary earlier that year.…

From Hollywood romance to modern psychological realism, every version of Brontë’s novel reflects the anxieties and cultural tensions of its time. By By Shen Pe Utz Taa-Neter The newest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights arrives with the same storm‑bitten energy that’s followed Emily Brontë’s novel for almost two centuries. But the 2026 version feels different.…

By Desiree Vosburgh Stardew Valley came out in 2016 labeled as a cozy farming sim and now a decade later it still holds strong. No matter what system you have you can play this game, whether it be PC, the Switch, Playstation, Phone or XBox, the game is available for it. You can play it…

By Sarah Baase Following my previous article about Noah Kahan’s upcoming album release that has fans going crazy, Kahan also has a non-profit organization aimed at ending the stigma around mental health and improving access to resources for those who need them… Kahan is extremely open about what he has gone through and what he…

By Kylie Franklin Happy Mario Day! Mario day is a celebration of Super Mario Bros. which annually falls on March 10th. The initials spell out “Mario” as Mar10, which has caused fans to credit the day to Mario. Nintendo celebrates Mario day with in-game events, selective Nintendo store meet and greets with Mario, and deals with specific Super-Mario games. Nintendo will be doing promos and celebrating throughout the month, offering special deals and prizes to participants.  This year Nintendo will be celebrating Super-Mario…

By Karleigh K. Mattison The first thing I learned after moving into student housing is how loud independence can be. Doors slam at unexpected hours, echoing down narrow hallways. Conversations slip through the thin walls between rooms. Even the quiet moments seem temporary, interrupted by footsteps or the distant thud of another door closing. For…

By Gianna Nichols So many Americans spend most of their time looking at a screen. Whether it’s scrolling on social media, watching a movie or television show, or even working, much of our time is spent on the media. This means less time going out, less time shopping in stores, and less time buying the…