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Compost Pile

From Green to Brown to Green Again: Composting in LA

Miranda S., Staff Writer June 8, 2023

Decomposing is the process of organic matter decaying, ultimately resulting in compost. Compost is produced by a variety of organic materials that get broken down by bugs, microorganisms, and bacteria,...

Bed Bath & Beyond Closes Its Doors

Bed Bath & Beyond Closes Its Doors

Quincy R., Executive Editor May 12, 2023

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy that new shower curtain, bath mat, or electric tea kettle, next month will sadly be the ideal time to do it at Bed Bath & Beyond. The giant 52-year-old...

A banner hung near the site of construction.

Cop City Construction

Mac M., Co-Current Events Editor April 28, 2023

Just last week, the construction of what critics are calling “Cop City,” officially known as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, was put in motion, initially authorized in 2021 by Atlanta’s...

The Swarthmore College chapter of the Phi Psi fraternity dissolved in 2019 following the release of explicit official documents that detailed sexual assault, hazing, and rape attics of the frat, prompting protests and sit-ins.

Ahead of New School Year, Universities Consider New Greek Life Restrictions

Maya H., Sr. Copy Editor April 27, 2023

Legally Blonde. 22 Jump Street. Pitch Perfect. Neighbors. These 21st-century classics are united in something more than their romantic and comedic nature: their depiction of Greek life. Be it sorority-wide...

The Labor Exploitation of Migrant Children

The Labor Exploitation of Migrant Children

Bella B., Jr. Editorial Editor March 28, 2023

En masse, migrant children as young as 12 years old work jobs in the US under conditions that violate American child labor laws. The list of company benefactors is large, including Hyundai, Hearthside...

Willow Project

Willow Project

Lorie A., Co-Current Events Editor March 28, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration announced earlier this month that they have plans to approve a trimmed-down version of ConocoPhillips' (COP.N) exploration and production project. The Willow oil...

Harry Styles posing with his two Grammys

Harry Styles Plays Postponed Shows and Wins a Grammy

Ariani R., Arts and Entertainment Editor February 14, 2023

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Harry Styles returned to Los Angeles to complete the remaining shows from his international Love on Tour. His reappearance in Los Angeles comes as no surprise after having...

Its Girl Scout Cookie Season!

It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season!

Maya L., Marketing Director January 25, 2023

It’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s Girl Scout cookie season. Girl Scout cookie season usually runs from January to April. By buying cookies, you’re supporting the girls and...

Xis Re-Election: What does his third term mean for China and the World?

Xi’s Re-Election: What does his third term mean for China and the World?

Bella B., Jr. Editorial Editor December 12, 2022

On Sunday, October 23rd, Xi Jinping won re-election for his third term as president of China. This breaks the former two-term policy overturned by Xi in 2018, allowing him to be president for life. So...

Midterm Elections

Midterm Elections

Lorie A., Co-Current Events Editor November 1, 2022

Often referred to as The American Olympics, midterm elections occur every four years, much like the Olympic winter games. As stated in the name, midterm elections take place in the middle of a president's...

Roe V Wade Overturn

Roe V Wade Overturn

Lorie A., Editor, Horoscopes June 5, 2022

According to a Politico report, a draft opinion suggests that the United States Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the monumental Roe v. Wade court case that legalized abortion nationwide. The decision...

Takeaways from the Primary Election

Takeaways from the Primary Election

Lorie A., Editor, Horoscopes June 5, 2022

On May 3rd, 2022, the primary elections in Ohio and Indiana took place as the former President of the United States–Donald J. Trump–had his status as the “Republican Party Kingmaker” tested. Former...

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