While modern-day college tuition costs rack up to $90,000 a year, Ivy League institutions proudly advertise their “debt-free” education, claiming to meet 100% of students’ demonstrated financial need. The formula used by institutions nationwide, however, disproportionally excludes middle-income...

In a loss for Democratic primary Kamala Harris to a near supermajority vote for Republican figurehead Donald Trump, the 2024 election waged a culturally cutthroat war. Even in infamously liberal California, Democrats gradually lost the vote of the average citizen: a biting sign of a failure to retain...

On Native American Day in 2019, the California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) illegally dumped 6400 cubic yards of arsenic-laced soil, debris, and pesticides over the ceremonial grounds of Puvungna, a centuries-old sacred site belonging to the Gabrielino-Tongva and Acjachemen nations. The university...

Americans were recently bombarded with election advertisements on all platforms preceding election season. While sometimes informative, these ads often slander candidates, pushing legal and ethical limits. To ensure fair elections, stricter federal regulations must be implemented against inflammatory...

Right-wing media, correlating with conservatives and the Republican party, has become more prevalent leading into the 2024 election, influencing male youth dramatically. In the status quo, numerous social media influencers and celebrities propagate right-wing ideology, radicalizing young men listening....

The 2024 election season showcased numerous candidates’ campaigns via various platforms, with funding often fueled by donations. The affluent Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk spearheaded the American Political Action Committee (PAC), composed of Musk and other prominent businessmen, dedicated to funding...

Media consumers are often bombarded with news regarding other nation’s conflicts. Yet, as the world's attention shifts from one global crisis to another, the echoes of forgotten conflicts fade into the background noise of newer wars. This rapid shift in focus portrays the horrors of conflict as commonplace,...

As the internet has become an integral part of daily life, it has also accentuated a “connection crisis”: growing societal isolation. Libraries have been swapped for AI search engines and cafes for chat centers. Third places, which foster safe spaces for communal relationships and relaxation, have...

When former One Direction singer Liam Payne died unexpectedly on Oct. 16, the media and entertainment industry erupted into chaos. Just hours after his death, disturbing photos of Payne’s body were plastered on the internet by TMZ, sparking an outcry from the public regarding the lack of respect for...

Blind boxes have become a cultural phenomenon, captivating youth with an irresistible blend of mystery and cuteness. Unboxing videos of popular series, such as Smiski and Sonny Angels, and shopping haul vlogs from stores like Popmart and Miniso, dominate social media, propelling the niche market into...

With the United States’ 60th presidential election approaching, American citizens are encouraged to register as voters. However, electoral votes, cast by states’ representatives in the electoral college, ultimately determine the election’s winner, rendering popular votes irrelevant and undermining...