By Delaney Newhouse | Focus EditorThe appeal of celebrity is undeniable. There are few things we love more than an American success story — someone plucked from obscurity, polished to a shine and thrust into the spotlight. One of the few things that beats that, though? A downfall. Out of nowhere, the public watches as the pedestals on which we...

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By Hannah Webb | Copy EditorIn today’s world, there seems to be a pervasive narrative that leadership equates to success. Whether it’s in workplaces, organizations, communities or even social media, we’re constantly told that the ultimate goal is to rise up in the ranks, take charge of situations and simply lead. But here’s the reality — which any college admissions...

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By The Editorial BoardBlack History Month means something different for every American. For some, it means remembering ancestors who suffered on our soil. For others, it could mean uplifting friends who may not share the same generational history, but share a similar commitment to equal opportunities for all people. President General Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976 just a...

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By Grace Biad | Copy EditorIn late Oct. 2022, Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now called X, for $44 billion. From this day forward he has repeatedly declared his intention that X would be the platform for free speech. For better or worse, he has announced that official X shadow banning and fact-checking would die. He has decided that the X...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefWhat it means to be American is “constantly changing, constantly evolving,” said Felipe Hinojosa, history professor and endowed chair for Baylor in Latin America. Indeed, America is experiencing a demographic shift. The immigrant population in the United States hit an all-time high in Feb. 2024, as 51.4 million migrants made up 15.5% of the country, according...

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By Aidan Pham | LTVN ReporterValentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we could all use a little sweet treat in our lives. Whether you're gifting candy to your significant other or looking for a treat to enjoy yourself, some candies make better gifts than others. 7. Conversation Hearts — 0/10Absolute dead last. The messages are always barely legible...

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By The Editorial Board The biggest problem with sports right now is how it's becoming harder and more expensive than ever for fans to watch their own team play. The culprit? Streaming. Around 10 or 15 years ago, streaming services started to threaten traditional cable. This first affected television, where you would get fewer eyes on a show because there...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterOn Jan. 20, the United States re-appointed Donald Trump as the leader of the free world — also known as president — for the second time. Our commander-in-chief, if not the most powerful man in the world on account of his military range and strength, is at the very least its premiere figurehead. It is...

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By Aidan O'Connor | Staff WriterIn his farewell address as president, George Washington warned us against the two-party system and the harm it could cause this country. As a first-time voter, I have started to see many of the things he warned about come to fruition. "However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in...

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By Camie Jobe | PhotographerWhat was once a way to see the funny videos your friends were uploading, social media has become a landfill of advertisements disguised as entertainment. Whether you realize it or not, you are exposed to hundreds of ads each day that influence your decision-making. Influencers have gained too much control over the lives of their viewers,...

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