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 and affordability creating a desirable industry.  The retail world has become consumed by fast fashion in the past several years. Stores flaunt their current styles, donning their mannequins...

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 remember the first time I went thrift shopping. I found a shirt for only 50 cents, and I was hooked,” Vander Zwaag said.  Thrifting is defined as going shopping at a thrift store, flea market,...

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 their yearly average of $2,150 spent on personal items.  Their go-to clothing websites are the ones with the cheapest, yet cutest clothing. As they scan the web, they come across stores like FashionNova,...

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 feed into an arguably flawed system of fame or make a meaningful and diverse piece of art.  Most recently, movie viewers and allies of the disabled community are signing a petition to rescind the...

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 bit different now. Microwave popcorn, a living room couch, and a newly released movie from HBO Max playing on the TV have become the new normal.  Movie theaters across the country are closed down...

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 halls, seniors Cartney McGuigan and Wayne Hudson.  As the final days of their senior year continue to slowly tick away, McGuigan and Hudson have stayed hard at work, preparing themselves for the...

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 of instructions to create the fundamentals of their sites. However, that is only how they built the structure of the site, not popularity.  The beginnings of Google is a good example both of the use...

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 Reinhardt was struggling through an undiagnosed eating disorder years ago. At a time when she felt like giving up, she stumbled upon a podcast through social media. She quickly made new friends online,...

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 win on Nov. 7, President Donald Trump launched tweets to his 88.5 million followers declaring he won the presidency and the Democratic party was attempting to “steal the vote”. Trump’s...

  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 on our favorite foods from our childhood, or even simply poring over hundreds of baby photos, it’s easy to feel nostalgic about our childhoods and the years of our lives that have gone by in the blink...