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Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 23, 2024

Celebrity and influencer impact As we transition into fall and enter election season, Vice President Kamala Harris has incorporated the “brat summer” craze into her presidential election campaign,...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli

The Met Gala is an elitist event

Peyton Keyes, Reporter December 11, 2023

Last month, the 2024 Met Gala theme — “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” — was announced. The exhibit will showcase pieces of fashion history spanning over 400 years. Since some pieces...

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Influencers deserve to be in the spotlight

Peyton Keyes, Reporter October 2, 2023

Social media influencers are all over our timelines. We consume their content on endless loops, generating countless views for these individuals and catapulting them into stardom. Despite the talent...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli

Gendered awards do not reflect diverse talent

Peyton Keyes, Reporter September 27, 2023

Award shows captivate all of us with the glitz and glamor of the celebrity lifestyle.  From judging the red carpet looks to waiting on the edge of our seats to see if our favorite actor won the award...

Unexpected wins and disgruntled fans at 65th Grammys

Unexpected wins and disgruntled fans at 65th Grammys

Gracie Moore, Reporter February 15, 2023

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards saw lots of surprises and backlash after its commencement on Feb. 5. Many thought that the nominations and wins were unfair or undeserved, including the wins of Bonnie...

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The surprises and snubs of the 95th Oscar nominations

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter February 6, 2023

On Jan. 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. The Oscars are widely considered one of the most important,...

Photo illustration by Allie Hall.

Harmful or Helpful? As celebrities take a stand, the line between opinion and fact blurs

Gracie Moore, Reporter January 30, 2023

Increasingly, celebrities are speaking out on their personal political opinions, sparking debate about the role they should play in politics. With worsening societal issues and discrimination, Hollywood...

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