The glory days of celebrity award shows have come to an end. Gone are the days when Americans would gather around their standard definition televisions and watch to see who were the best of the best in film and music industries. Nowadays, not many people care about these ceremonies. The 2019 Oscars had their second … Continue reading
As of Friday, Feb. 15, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to secure funding for the United States-Mexico border wall. This is the 60th declaration for a national emergency since the National Emergencies Act was signed in 1976. According to CNN, out of those, 32 (including this one) are still active and this … Continue reading
Social media isn’t free. Since most social media sites don’t charge a fee for users, many jump to the conclusion they are the only ones benefiting from using the platform. The other week, someone told me how fortunate they are that Twitter is free—unfortunately, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Most people don’t realize … Continue reading
Fashion magazines are an example of a current cultural medium that influences girls and women to present themselves in ways the culture deems beautiful. So many of us are looking for acceptance, and what’s “accepted” for women in our culture today heavily involves the way we look – the way our faces look, the way … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is not just celebrated by those who have a significant other to spend the day with. At least, not at Waynesburg University. According to a survey of 50 students, couples and singles alike all enjoyed themselves in different ways. Most of those surveyed who had a significant other on campus with available time … Continue reading
After President Trump declares national emergency, 16 states sue In response to President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency to build the border wall Feb. 15, 16 states formed a coalition against the declaration. The lawsuit states that the president is misusing the declaration and improper redirecting of funds from drug, military and law enforcement … Continue reading
Once upon a time, Americans drove to the store and spent an hour, sometimes more, at the local grocery market, hardware store, greenhouse and other types of specialty stores looking for products on their shopping lists. Now, Americans can have products sent to them with a few swipes and taps on their smartphones while they … Continue reading
Let’s start with facts. The average surface temperature of the planet has risen 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit since the late nineteenth century. Though the number may not seem alarming, this incremental increase in temperature could mean extinction for half of all animal and plant species in some of the world’s most important natural places, including the … Continue reading
“I use Snapchat for its convenience.” This was a common answer when half of 50 surveyed students on Waynesburg University’s campus explained why they prefer to use Snapchat over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 28 percent of the surveyed students preferred Instagram, 12 percent preferred Facebook and only 10 percent preferred Twitter. The other 50 percent … Continue reading
Lifestyle changes are hard. Oftentimes you commit yourself to eating healthier, or working out more, only to see it crumble after a few weeks because you lose the willpower or drive. I’ve been there, more times than I can remember. It’s an up and down struggle that I’ve battled with for the better part of … Continue reading
