The Met Gala is one of the biggest nights in fashion. This fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art always draws eyes around the world, with some of the most famous bringing their best looks. This year’s theme was “In America: a lexicon in fashion.” The theme sparked interesting looks but also some controversy due to how some guests handled the theme. A number … Continue reading In America: A Lexicon in Fashion
This year has been the best and the worst, but it is often hard to focus on the best. There have been so many ups and downs, twists and turns. It started off great, the summer was wonderful, but as September came to an end my life took a turn for the worse. All summer I had terrible stomach problems. They were under control for … Continue reading Calling a 9 a 10: My Year of Learning to be a Fighter
Most of us can probably relate to struggling with our body image because of the pressure put on us by society. These issues are upheld and reinforced by the media, which can overwhelm us with perfectly sculpted and airbrushed bodies. Celebrities have whole careers based on what they look like, for example, the Kardashians. The jobs of the Kardashians are to look good and create … Continue reading Khloe Kardashian and the Danger of Accepting Illusion as Reality
Lt. Governor John Fetterman dresses more like a mechanic than a politician. He stands at 6’8” with no hair, is painted with tattoos, and often wears button-down T-shirts to campaign events. The mayor turned lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, is running for US Senator on a campaign to win marginalized groups’ votes. His primary issues are health care, gun control, climate justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and minimum … Continue reading Pennsylvania Candidate for US Senate John Fetterman
Drivers license, the debut single from 17-year-old Olivia Rodrigo, was released a few weeks ago and rocked the world. It quickly became the most-streamed song on Spotify in a week, with 65,873,080 streams. Rodrigo blew up on Tik Tok and several Drivers License trends have taken over the app. Fans quickly picked up on the connections to Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend Joshua Bassett, her co-star on the show High … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Joshua Basset Drama: just a Publicity Stunt?
A lot of big events took place the week of January 4, 2021. Among them were the Georgia Senate Runoff elections, which occurred because neither candidate in the Senate race received more than 50% of the votes cast. In the running for the one of the two senate seats available was democratic candidate Jon Ossoff, who faced off against Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue. The … Continue reading Democratic Victories at the Georgia Senate Runoff Elections
Our generation has been turned into instant gratification junkies, with social media becoming our drug of choice. We all know the feeling of scrolling aimlessly for hours, whether it be through Tik Tok videos, instagram posts or Snapchat stories. But how did we get here, and how can we fix this problem. Social media companies make money off of clicks and views. Social Media is … Continue reading Generation Click
Have you ever found the most amazing winter jacket at a thrift store? Have you ever taken the time to consider the impact of that action? You may have taken a jacket away from someone in need, but you also could have prevented it from going to the landfill. Thrifting has become a trend for many, but others rely on it to survive. The argument … Continue reading Gentrified? The Ethics of Thrifting
Image courtesy of Kawasaki Kids Foundation Since the start of the pandemic, doctors and scientists have seen that viruses drift away and don’t affect children as much. But in recent weeks there has been a spike in a disease called Inflammatory Kawasaki Syndrome. Doctors in New York started seeing a rise in cases between April 27 and May 4. Inflammatory Kawasaki Syndrome is a disease … Continue reading Kid COVID
Stay-at-home orders are keeping people home, and have shut down the fashion world, but young people are still finding ways to create and express themselves at home. But how is the fashion industry changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? With young style hungry teens at home DIY fashion is spiking. High fashion designers have either postponed or canceled fashions throughout the world, and some … Continue reading DIY Fashion Under Lockdown
Though Covid-19 is keeping many people in their homes, there is still a need for groceries. Grocery store visits may be the only interactions many have with strangers, and it is essential that people feel safe in these stores. So I visited four stores in Lancaster to learn first hand how they were handling the outbreak. Whole foods At Whole Foods there was a person … Continue reading Lancaster Grocery Stores: Assessing Responses to COVID-19
by Ellen H. March 6, 2020 The first primary for the 2020 presidential election, the Iowa Caucus, started this election cycle with a bumpy ride. The results were delayed for several days, after an app malfunction occurred. Candidates even began to claim victory before results were even released. The Iowa Cause marks the start of the primary season, and it is one of the most … Continue reading The Iowa Caucus Was A Disaster
By Ellen H. March 9, 2020 We know and love them. Tacos, the delicious Mexican delicacy that can be found all around the world. From street-style soft shell to the Americanized hard shell, this staple food can be found anywhere. The origin of tacos is slightly unknown, but Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history at the University of Minnesota has an idea of where it … Continue reading A Brief History of Tacos
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