Progress is only made by those who open their minds to it. One of the benefits of the widespread use of social media is how much easier it has become to share new ideas with the rest of the world. The...

Is it truly a luxury for clothing to have deep and effective pockets? Many men would say no. Almost all women would answer yes. When someone shows off a new dress, pants, or other pair of bottoms, chances...

The ground rumbles beneath your feet. All around you, you can feel the vibrations shaking the entire neighborhood. Yet, you aren’t fazed— earthquakes are common in the land of the rising sun, occurring...

1. "Mermaid-core" is not happening Unlike fairy-core, which began during a pandemic, a time when everyone could comfortably wear any pair of wings in their own home, mermaid-core doesn’t have the...

West High instituted a new tardy policy in December, along with a series of rewards for “No Tardy December.” While the extra incentives are no longer in place, the tardy policy has stuck around. As...

I first learned of plagiarism sitting in a computer lab row with a bulky, black computer in front of me in elementary school. Ask any student — they have heard “Plagiarism is bad and comes with serious...

There’s an interesting paradox that comes with being assigned female at birth, identifying as non-binary and being typically feminine-presenting.  Everyone subconsciously identifies everyone else...

A crime has been committed. And for once, the mystery gang won't be able to solve it. That's because the perpetrators are none other than the meddling kids themselves! HBO Max's recent spinoff based on...

When I was younger, I had the infamous American Girl book about puberty that I am sure many kids had. My mom always wanted me to read it and take it seriously, but the content always made me feel embarrassed...

Thrift shopping is taking over the modern shopping world. Buying clothes second hand is beneficial in so many ways, but it can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Focusing on the Iowa City...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/71hEESKvHeBffP8r7QL7Zt?si=QHmoCi0sSYGTt372qiuVfg Kiss kiss fall in love! Although shoujo anime is often mocked and portrayed as being childish, it has an undeniable...

Forming a relationship with someone is certainly a special moment. It can be minuscule, like a class friend, or can be something major, like a lifelong friendship. Connecting with someone on a human level...