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Thoughts on Nintendo’s April 2025 Direct

Thoughts on Nintendo’s April 2025 Direct

Abby Alves, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

A few days ago, Nintendo released their second game direct of the year which primarily featured content for the Nintendo Switch 2. The direct showcased new features, ported games from the Switch, additional...

The Self-Diagnosing Dilemma: Are We Not All "A Little" Something?

The Self-Diagnosing Dilemma: Are We Not All “A Little” Something?

Olivia Foss, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Mental health is complicated and often overwhelming. Some people go through the majority of their lives without knowing what makes them the way they are. Yet, as we get older, there are always little fragments...

The Ban of Red Dye No. 3: A Step in the Right Direction

The Ban of Red Dye No. 3: A Step in the Right Direction

Katie Souza, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of the synthetic dye Red 3 in food and drug products. While the FDA’s ban is a very important milestone, it is only a small step...

Disney Festival of the Arts: Is it Worth the Price?

Disney Festival of the Arts: Is it Worth the Price?

Abby Alves, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

I hope you’ve all had a magical past month, just as I have. Recently, I visited Walt Disney World to experience its 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney’s Festival of the Arts celebrates...

FGCU Chemistry Club Brings Back Pi Day Fundraiser after Two Years

FGCU Chemistry Club Brings Back Pi Day Fundraiser after Two Years

Julianna Bendeck, Opinion Editor March 14, 2025

The FGCU Chemistry Club hosted a Pi Day celebration and fundraiser on the Library Lawn. Each year, math enthusiasts around the world celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14) – the date mimics the first three...

Celebrity Activism: Attention-Seeking or Purely Altruistic?

Celebrity Activism: Attention-Seeking or Purely Altruistic?

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

From individual to individual and even platform to platform celebrity activism can look vastly different. Past movements include the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, social media blackouts and the promotion of...

How Anti-Woke Criticism Misrepresents Media

How Anti-Woke Criticism Misrepresents Media

Abby Alves, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

In recent years, online critics have used the word  “woke” to criticize movies, shows, books and other forms of media. Woke is often used as a pejorative for sociopolitical awareness and describes...

When Voting Goes Viral: How Can Celebrities Influence Our Civic Duties?

When Voting Goes Viral: How Can Celebrities Influence Our Civic Duties?

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

During the 2024 election, the public saw mass amounts of celebrity endorsements from both sides of the ballot. Former Vice President Kamala Harris received endorsements leading up to this year’s election...

Why Joe Gatto is the Ultimate Impractical Joker

Why Joe Gatto is the Ultimate Impractical Joker

Daniela Teachey, Entertainment Director March 11, 2025

Fans of the show “Impractical Jokers” often find themselves debating who reigns supreme as the ultimate impractical joker. Though each member brings a unique flair to the table, the joker who truly...

What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War?

What’s Next for Trump’s Trade War?

Ryann Kearney, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Recent conversations surrounding American tariffs and trade wars have caused an uproar. The conversation began when Trump campaigned with the loose idea of imposing tariffs on other countries. He said...

Oscars 2025: Critics and Audiences Divided

Oscars 2025: Critics and Audiences Divided

Violet Powell, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were released on Thursday, Jan. 23, leaving viewers in shock. Since the announcement, many have expressed dismay regarding certain choices made by the Academy of...

A Heart-Shaped Hustle: How Capitalism Ruined Valentine’s Day

A Heart-Shaped Hustle: How Capitalism Ruined Valentine’s Day

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day is one of America's most beloved Hallmark-esque holidays. Originally a dark pagan holiday, Valentine’s Day has been transformed into a capitalistic celebration rife with overconsumption...

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