The expectations from the sustainability movement can sometimes feel impossible, especially in the age of social media where people guilt trip and virtue signal about how they practice veganism, environmentalism or sustainable shopping better. Some people believe that the only way to sustainability in fashion is to use what is in your closet and cut off shopping altogether. Others say...

There’s nothing else quite like drumline. At competitions, you’ll encounter flashy and often strange props and costumes, the absolute chaos of a parking lot filled with several groups rehearsing their shows all at once and, most notably, a sense of community. The Long Beach State campus caught a glimpse of drumline culture Mar. 25. through Mar. 26., as the WGI...

After obsessing over the Colleen Hoover novel "It Ends With Us," readers were hooked on the storyline following Lily Bloom and her tumultuous abusive relationship, but the sequel to the popular novel quickly disappointed Hoover fans. In the first novel, Lily Bloom’s love story turns sour with her seemingly perfect brain surgeon beau named Ryle. He starts as the perfect...

The New York Times has shown anti-transgender bias by disproportionately platforming transphobic views in their publication. Thousands of contributors and others outside of the publication have signed an open letter criticizing the Times for this bias. The letter delineates the many anti-trans bills that have passed recently, pointing out that The New York Times has only addressed one. The Times...

Throughout American history, there have been innumerable Black women whose lives, work and accomplishments have made notable impacts on society. These women are not mentioned enough in discussions of influential historical figures. This article highlights five Black women who have redefined norms and made important contributions to history. Lucy Diggs Slowe (1885-1937)Described as a “woman of many firsts,” Slowe has...

Noname is a brilliant rapper of our time who has, unfortunately, gone under the radar for many. With a combination of powerful lyricism and chill hip-hop instrumentals, her work can be given a casual listen or an emotional deep-dive. To get into Noname's music, check out the albums "Telefone" and "Room 25." She was also featured in an NPR Tiny...

Generation Z cycles through fashion trends rapidly. When a trend dies, consumers often donate their clothes to thrift stores, getting rid of them in a more environmentally conscious way. Clothes that aren’t purchased at thrift stores are eventually sent to landfills. Depop resellers go to thrift stores and purchase the clothing, keeping clothes out of the landfill. Resellers go into...

Astrology claims to make predictions about our personalities, from our likes and dislikes to who we're compatible with. For many people, zodiac signs can be a make-or-break when considering who to date. Popular dating apps, like Bumble, even allow people to be filtered based on their signs. Astrology is prominent in modern dating culture. Is there any truth behind it?In...

“Valentine’s Day seems to be about spending money. What you receive or buy for your partner is indicative of the love you have for them and that motivates people to spend a lot,” said Tatum McCandless, a third-year psychology major. “It’s a great consumer holiday, so I don’t put too much value on it.” “I think the holiday and the...

This article contains spoilers for "You've Got Mail," but that's okay, because you shouldn't bother with watching it anyway. In celebration of Valentine's Day, it's only right to celebrate by watching a rom-com. If you've seen "Sleepless in Seattle," you might think to try out Nora Ephron's other film, "You've Got Mail." The film features the same beloved actors as...