AI Actress Sparks Backlash in Hollywood
Major stars in Hollywood have spoken out on the use of AI in films. A brand-new AI actress was introduced at the Zurich Film Festival on Sept. 27, causing many …
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Making America Great Again? The 2025 Government Shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown has caused much discourse amongst Americans. While many dismiss it as another episode of political divide, others have begun to ask questions: What is a government …
Diddy’s Sentence and the Ongoing Conversation about ‘Celebrity Sympathy’ in Court
On Oct. 3, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release and a fine of $500,000. The …
The End of Late Night Shows: First Colbert, and now Kimmel
The recent cancellation and reinstatement of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has sparked nationwide controversy over the limits of free speech and government influence as voices continue to clash following the …
Endearing, Exciting and Perhaps Even Fantastic
Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was released in theaters on July 25, becoming the first Phase 6 film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Matt Shakman (“WandaVision,” …
The Empire Strikes Back? USDA and Texas Cattle Ranchers Brace for Screwworm
Beef prices in the U.S. have been on the rise for a variety of reasons. While pandemic-related food price surges have cooled, droughts, uneven supply-to-demand ratios and immigration crackdowns continue …
Starbucks Closes Stores Nationwide
Starbucks has announced its closure of pickup-only stores, which consist of 80 to 90 Starbucks locations nationwide. This decision is an extension of the company’s “Back to Starbucks” initiative that …
The Cancellation of Stephen Colbert: Motives and Precedent
Following the cancellation of CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, the future of late-night television as America knows it is currently in a tenuous state of uncertainty, and debate …
“Reciprocal Tariffs”- What Are They and How do Americans Feel About Them?
Trade negotiations are in full fledge as the Trump administration prepares to levy unprecedented “reciprocal” tariffs on nations across the globe in its ongoing effort to battle America’s trade deficit. …
Zelensky’s “Suit” And The $160M Polymarket Controversy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is known for not wearing suits during important events to show solidarity with his war-torn country. To highlight this, popular cryptocurrency betting website Polymarket posed the …
What ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Do For BC Students
‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was signed into law two weeks ago 一 here’s what you need to know as a student. On Friday, July 4, ‘The Big, Beautiful Bill’ was …
Surrounded by Meaning: The Silent Power of Everyday Art
There are a lot of things in our society that we readily accept. We accept our phones quickly and easily, handheld communication that can retrieve much of the information on …
Curtain Call Couture at The Tony Awards
Although some award shows have struggled to maintain cultural relevance, the Tony Awards have continued to preserve the tradition of the red carpet spectacle. As theatre remains rooted in live …
Bordering The Now Impossible American Dream: What Does The US Visa Ban Mean For BC International Students?
Earlier this month on June 4, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation preventing further entry of foreign students into the United States. This will halt future students with an F, …
Judge Blocks Trump from Enforcing Anti DEI Executive Orders
A win for the LGBTQ+ community: a federal judge in California has blocked the Trump Administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders. In the lawsuit filed by the San …
What Is Health, Really?
Open Instagram, TikTok, or any social media app and you’ll see it: someone preaching the newest health or wellness trend — cold plunges, mystery supplements, or intense workout routines that …
Cooking in a Nutshell
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Trump Threatens Funding Cuts to Harvard- Supports Redirecting Funds to Trade Schools
Recently, President Trump has made an announcement that has shocked many: in a continuation of his conflict with Harvard, he declared a new shift of federal funding, “I am considering …
Your Brain, Your Future- Recent Groundbreaking Developments in Alzheimers Research
In a historic first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease long associated with aging, memory loss, and …
Trump Administration in Talks with Palantir
Since the start of his presidency, President Trump has been fastidiously signing executive orders. One of these, the order to Stop Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos, mandates …