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USC Speak Your Mind Challenge: Helpful or Harmful? 

Discovering the deeper meaning behind the new trend.

by Noa Nyguard  •  May 14, 2025
News

School-wide tests? Already? But it’s not even finals yet…

ISASPs are just around the corner, what are they and how do the students taking them feel?

by   •  Apr 16, 2025
Features

Once Upon a Flop

The new Snow White movie has been nothing but a disaster for Disney, with Disney estimated to lose around 115 million dollars on the new live-action movie. Riddled with controversy and drama such as the fact that the main cast members don’t even like each other. And all over social…

by   •  Apr 8, 2025
Features

Discrimination Based on Gender Identity Now Legal

The law protects us against discrimination. However, a recent bill signed by Kim Reynolds removes protections from discrimination based on gender identity. Some people agree with this bill being signed into law. However, this brings worry to many Iowa citizens. This can naturally be expected, seeing as gender identity is…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Apr 3, 2025
Culture

Online vs. In-Person Learning

Remember back in 2021 when we were all learning online not by choice but because we had to. Covid hit us like lightning, sudden and intense, forcing us into a virtual classroom environment that many were unprepared for. The sudden shift caught many off guard, leading to confusion and struggles…

by maimoonayousuf  •  Mar 26, 2025
Culture

Fast Fashion: A Deadly Trend

Fast fashion has always been in the industry since the early 1990s and with phones, ordering online has made it much easier to purchase. Students share their views on the impact it has made in the fashion industry. Addyson Gunn, a sophomore, said, “I like how Shein delivers fast.” Both…

by Emma Howg  •  Mar 25, 2025
Culture

Celsius vs. Alani

Students hype up their favorite energy drinks

by Victoria Bohnenkamp  •  Mar 11, 2025
Features

Marvel Rivals: How Will Players Adapt to the New Changes of Update 1.5 and What’s to Come for 2.0

Marvel Rivals is a team-based player vs. player online game developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. The popular game was released on December 6th, 2024 and has continued to grow. The game includes five main modes such as Convoy, Domination, Convergence, Conquest, and Doom Match.

by Emma Howg  •  Feb 27, 2025
Culture

Underrated Romance Movies

It’s February, the month of love, so here are some underrated romance movie recommendations for those who just love love!

by Ella Makohoniuk  •  Feb 25, 2025
Culture

Eusexua: FKA Twigs Fuses Party Music With Art-Pop

The queer pop scene may have recently had a Brat summer, but with FKA Twigs new album, a Eusexua winter is upon us. The album starts off with a killer title track that transports the listener straight into the best sci-fi film ever made, crafting a serene and intimate soundscape…

by Madison Thompson  •  Feb 19, 2025