Olympic medalist Simone Biles backed out of the team and individual finals in gymnastics at Tokyo’s Olympics to focus on her mental health. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka decided against competing...

Figures of speech are a constant part of our daily lives no matter who we are- hyperbole, or dramatic exaggeration, being one of the most commonly used. For the vast majority of people, phrases like, ‘the...

Convenience and consumption. Philosophers for centuries have argued that the hub of society is turned by these two main concepts. In a way, fast fashion is the meeting of convenience and consumption, style...

Wednesdays at Goodwill have become a favorite place for senior Mia Vander Zwaag. With recently restocked donation bins, she is excited about the opportunity that this shopping endeavor will bring.  “I...

As spring rolls around, it is time for most teens to be putting away their winter clothes. Soon after, they’re pulling out their wallets, searching the web for trendy spring clothing, ready to achieve...

If you had to choose between being successful or making a meaningful piece of art, which  would you choose? For individuals in the film industry, they ask themselves this question everyday, whether to...

Ah, the wonderful aura of movie night. People everywhere trying to get tickets, long lines for overpriced popcorn, and the serene hour and a half movie in a reclined seat. Except… movie nights look a...

Although many of us once had the aspiration to become an actor or actress, only a few have continued to follow their dreams of being in the spotlight. Two of these rare individuals walk amongst us in our...

How did Mark Zuckerberg, build grossly popular websites and apps that just make us keep tapping and scrolling? The simple answer is through algorithms. People like Zuckerberg and Systrom used a system...

Everyone has their highs and their lows throughout their life. At our lows the connections we have and make with others can help us get through hard times. Author and social media strategist, Anne-Sophie...

Obsessively refreshing their Twitter feeds, Americans scanned their screens for more than four days after the presidential election. Following the announcement of former Vice President Joe Biden’s projected...

  Even though students have spent much of this past year bored at home, it isn’t difficult  for us to feel a little homesick. Whether it’s watching decade-old Disney movies, snacking away...