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“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous:” A heart-wrenching exploration of identity and trauma

“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous:” A heart-wrenching exploration of identity and trauma

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2022

In his much-anticipated debut novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” Ocean Vuong recounts the heart-wrenching story of Little Dog, a Vietnamese American writer grappling with lingering effects...

The album was released with a plain black square as its cover.

Donda: An Experimental Classic

by Neil Sahu, Social Media Manager January 18, 2022

So far in 2021, we have had many albums reach the top of the charts and have stayed at the top all year. However, albums this year were not that good, and did not have much of a replay value. One rapper...

Sports betting has taken over the country. Should we be concerned?

Sports betting has taken over the country. Should we be concerned?

by Ethan Diamond, Freelance Writer December 10, 2021

Quick- think of a sporting event. Any sporting event that you can remember. If you watched this game on television, odds are you probably saw an advertisement for sports betting. (Get it? Odds? Never mind.)...

Since its release, Squid Game has grabbed the attention of worldwide audiences, becoming the most watched Netflix series.

‘Squid Game:’ Netflix’s hit show portrays the horrors of economic class warfare

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

If it seems like the sudden demand for green tracksuits or the revival of Dalgona, a popular South Korean street food, sprang up out of nowhere — you can thank “Squid Game” — Netflix’s recent...

Homecoming game predictions

by Neil Sahu and Aarav Kochar October 22, 2021

Statistics/Info: The Glen Rock Panthers are ready to battle it out this Friday for our homecoming game against the Manchester Regional Falcons. Glen Rock, sitting at 3-2, will look towards working their...

Insecurity: The real reason female athletes aren’t treated equally

Insecurity: The real reason female athletes aren’t treated equally

by Maya Winczura, Staff Writer June 23, 2021

Fans screaming, followers rolling in, and headlines with a woman’s name plastered on them!  You’ve finally made it as an athlete and everyone is happy for you...except your bank account. Women have...

The case of sexism in the gaming community

The case of sexism in the gaming community

by Aarav Kochar, Staff Writer June 18, 2021

For so long, the gaming community has been portrayed as a toxic environment, as to where cases like the House Representative Marcus Evans Jr introduced a bill that banned the sale of violent games, but...

From unethical labs to your makeup bag, cosmetics remain an animal rights issue

From unethical labs to your makeup bag, cosmetics remain an animal rights issue

by Charlotte Siohan, Freelance Writer June 14, 2021

In the 2021 short film-mockumentary “Save Ralph,” stars such as Taika Waititi and Ricky Gervais spread a powerful message regarding the inhumane practice of cosmetics testing on animals. The animated...

Folk and protest: The common ancestors of your favorite pop song

Folk and protest: The common ancestors of your favorite pop song

by Cadia Warner, Staff Writer June 8, 2021

We all love music, but have you ever wondered why? Throughout time, music has made us feel an array of emotions. It’s given us an escape or some kind of emotional connection, an essential belonging,...

The Concussion Issue

The Concussion Issue

by Olivia Berard, Staff Writer June 7, 2021

I remember bits and pieces… little by little putting the pieces together. The black seemed to consume me, not knowing where I was. The remembrance of colliding with my teammate permanently sticks in...

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