Billie Eilish is Not the Bad Guy [OPINION] Posted on November 5, 2019August 31, 2020 by Idalis Serna Since the release of Don’t Smile at Me in 2017, Billie Eilish has continued to make headlines. Earlier this month, the young star announced her first arena world tour and it sold out almost immediately. Eilish is also being predicted as a top contender for the 2020 Grammys. Yet, despite her massive success, the 17-year-old […]
Forever 21 Declares Bankruptcy – Has Fast Fashion Hit a Wall? [OPINION] Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Kaitlyn Wolfe In a perfect world, we would walk into our favorite stores and purchase pieces at a reasonable price with the benefit of having it last longer than just a few weeks. This creates that magical combination of quality AND quantity. However, in a realistic world, we (college students especially) work with what we can get, […]
Why Ellen Hanging Out With Bush Is Exactly What America Needs Right Now [OPINION] Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Ian Bergersen A man and a woman sat side by side at a football game, smiling and laughing with each other while both of their wives flanked the unlikely duo. The man is a conservative icon who once called for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage and continues to be accused of war crimes to this day. The woman is a liberal poster child who uses […]
Video Game Streaming: Death of the Physical Copy [OPINION] Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Andres Valdez When was the last time you went out to the store, waiting in line, and bought a video game the night it was released? If you’re a prolific gamer such as myself your answer is most likely “I don’t remember” or “they still do that?” We are entering what seems like a new age for […]
Vaping Devices: Is This What the High Schoolers of America Have to Fear? [OPINION] Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Marla Smith A string of vaping-related illnesses and deaths has left the country murmuring in the past few months. With a death toll of 33 and climbing, legislators across the nation have been weighing the possibilities of taking preventative action. Six states have already passed their own laws regarding the sale and use of vaporized nicotine and […]
Comparing Heath Ledger to Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker- Is it necessary? [OPINION] Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by Jessica Lopez We all know that Heath Ledger is well-known for portraying the famous DC Comics villain, the Joker. Ledger made it impossible for anyone to portray the Joker like he did, until, of course, when they announced that Joaquin Phoenix would portray the Joker in the new DC Comics film ‘Joker.’ Ledger played the role as […]
Milwaukee Hop, Is It A Flop? [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Ty McNulty “We have more pressing needs in Milwaukee than to divert money to a streetcar that just goes around in a circle,” Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski told CBS 58 when asked for comment about Mayor Tom Barrett’s proposed $46 million expansion to Milwaukee’s streetcar, the Hop’s primary route. Speaking of circles, that’s exactly the kind of […]
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Gives a Glimpse into the Future of Motorcycles [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Adam Kelnhofer Harley Davidson’s LiveWire project sent the motorcycle world buzzing about electric motorcycles and the future of motorcycles. Many riders have criticized electric motorcycles for lacking the character they cherish about their own motorcycles, and, of course, there are those who criticize the lack of engine noise. Harley’s LiveWire future is a glimpse into the future […]
Blizzard ‘Bends the Knee’ [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Derek Grant On Oct. 8 professional Hearthstone player Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai was suspended for a year and lost his earnings. Blizzard accused Chung of violating its terms because Chung had the audacity of voicing a positive pro-Hong Kong protests opinion. This was a very bad move by Blizzard because it shows gaming consumers in the U.S. […]
Birth Control is Not a Cure [OPINION] Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Kylie Zazula Gather ‘round, one and all, Modern Medicine has done it again. You will not believe what trick we have under our sleeve this time around. Do you struggle with acne? Painful or irregular periods? Thyroid issues? General hormonal imbalance? Then step on down, because boy do we have something for you, and we have a […]
Who’s To Blame for the Fear Leading Up To Joker? [OPINION] Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Sydneye Olkowski On Oct. 4, Joker opened to public viewing. Since its release, it grossed over $737 million in box office revenue. However, the release of this film has not gone without controversy. The controversy stems from the main subject of the film. The fictional character of the Joker is the arch nemesis to Batman and one […]
The Planet is Dying – but Cutting Back on Fast Fashion Could Slow its Demise [OPINION] Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Lauren Keene There’s no denying it: climate change is happening. Avoiding plastic bags, skipping plastic straws and participating in Meatless Mondays are all great ways to lessen your carbon footprint. There’s another switch you can make in your life that would make Greta Thunberg proud: avoiding fast fashion. Fast fashion retailers produce inexpensive, trendy clothing in mass […]