The United States healthcare system has been taking advantage of vulnerable Americans for decades. The idea of health insurance budded in the early 1900s under Roosevelt's Progressive Party, a once brilliant...
On Dec. 4, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed during a targeted attack outside a New York hotel. While the case gained national attention almost immediately, the release of suspect...
The newly-coined term “big back” is taking the internet by storm. While some users see the trend as light-hearted banter and good fun, others recognize it as body shaming and fatphobic.
The most...
Roundabouts, an increasingly common sight in the Quad Cities, have been seen as a safer and more efficient alternative to regular traffic lights. These circular intersections reduce accidents, improve...
Grace Ludwig, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 13, 2024
For many years now, Black Friday has been considered its own holiday taking place immediately after Thanksgiving. It allows companies to supposedly express thanks and give consumers giant discounts while...
As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans partake in the festive time of year by adorning their homes with thousands of colorful light bulbs. While Christmas lights are mesmerising for people...
The presidential pardon was meant to correct injustices and show mercy, but in the last five years, it’s increasingly been used in ways that raise serious questions about fairness. What should be a tool...
As Thanksgiving approaches, friends and family unite to celebrate a feast once a year. Coincidentally around the same time, the 2024 election has made history as President-Elect Donald J. Trump takes office...
The United States is ranked highly on many fronts, including the highest gross domestic product and most dominant military force. More recently, the U.S. has started to fall behind in education—specifically...
In recent years, Netflix has seen continuous commercial growth due to the popularity of its original series. The streaming giant, however, has started to spiral away from success.
On May 16, Netflix...
With over 1.1 billion speakers worldwide, Mandarin is the second most spoken language behind English. Despite its widespread use, the curriculum at PV still only offers French and Spanish as primary languages...
In recent years, the United States has become a place with distinct dividing barriers between people and politicians of different political parties due to the publicly
Political polarization is defined...
