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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...

How Can The NBA Fix Its All-Star Game?

How Can The NBA Fix Its All-Star Game?

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The National Basketball Association's (NBA) All-Star game has been surrounded with controversy the last few years, as ratings have been down significantly since 2020. This year’s game continued the...

The "Gr8" Chase: Alexander Ovechkin Taking NHL's All-Time Goal Record

The “Gr8” Chase: Alexander Ovechkin Taking NHL’s All-Time Goal Record

Andrew Castro, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Records are meant to be broken, right?  The answer to this depends on whom you ask, but nobody thought Alexander Ovechkin would come close to Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. The Russian Machine is not...

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...

The NHL Canceled Their All-Star Game, Now They are Reaping the Benefits

The NHL Canceled Their All-Star Game, Now They are Reaping the Benefits

Jeremy Diagle, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Last year, at the NHL's annual All-Star weekend, commissioner Gary Bettman announced that in 2025, the NHL would take a break from the All-Star Game and its festivities. Instead, its mid-season break turned...

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...

NHL Playoff Picture: Who to Watch Heading Into the Postseason

NHL Playoff Picture: Who to Watch Heading Into the Postseason

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

The National Hockey League (NHL) playoff picture is quickly taking shape. The Winnipeg Jets have separated themselves from the pack in the Western Conference with 81 points, while the Edmonton Oilers and...

UFC 313 Predictions

UFC 313 Predictions

Sam Fortney, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to Las Vegas for its third pay-per-view event of the year.  UFC 313 will take place on March 8, and is headlined by light heavyweight champion Alex Pereria,...

Does FGCU Offer Enough Options to Students and Staff with Dietary Restrictions?

Does FGCU Offer Enough Options to Students and Staff with Dietary Restrictions?

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

When observing the demographics of college campuses, few places come close to the diversity of their populations. Students from all over come together with the common goal of pursuing higher education. A...

Minimalism Sucks

Minimalism Sucks

William Pavela, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Though minimalism may appeal to those who are practicing the tiny house lifestyle or living in an RV, minimalism does not appeal to the rest of us. Minimalist logos and designs are slowly and painstakingly...

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...

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