TikTok and other social media platforms have begun using the term ‘brain rot’ to describe unintelligent behaviors, abnormal actions or immature vocabulary usage. The rise of ‘brain rot’ highlights...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• December 19, 2024
While many children wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the Christmas tree, other children do not receive any gifts because their families are unable to afford the expense. Over 19% of children...
With Thanksgiving landing on Nov. 28 this year, the latest it could possibly be, many shoppers are feeling the stress of the condensed holiday season and are experiencing challenges due to the increased...
Pleasant Valley High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted just over 100 new members. While this may seem like a large number, NHS executives need all the help they can get...
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, switching between operating systems is a significant decision. For many Android users, transitioning to Apple’s ecosystem can feel daunting, but it may be...
Mall culture has been dying over the last decade as online shopping has gradually taken over the consumerism sphere. Now, many malls are attempting to revive themselves by hosting local businesses and...
Planned obsolescence is a business strategy in which products are intentionally designed to break quickly or have a short lifespan. It feeds into the culture of overconsumption, motivating individuals...
Gatekeeping is the act of controlling and limiting general access to something. It started as a desire to protect culture and its teachings but has become a way to control access to particular goods. Individuals...
Riley Rashka, Multimedia Manager
• December 10, 2024
Many functions of daily life depend on large corporations, many of whom collect large amounts of data. Keeping this data secure is a considerable issue. Almost all companies collect data about their users,...
Key Club International, founded in 1925, is a multinational organization that provides high schoolers with an opportunity to serve their communities, build character and develop leadership. Currently,...
With bright lights and vibrant attire, the 2024 Diwali dance program, held on Nov. 16, featured a variety of performances, including dances to theatrical skits.
Annually, the Friends of India Quad Cities...
It seems there is always a new viral trend on social media. One of the most recent is hair transplantation - specifically, Turkish hair transplants. This trend has taken the beauty side of TikTok by storm,...
