Culture

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and gun-related deaths. Another day, another mass shooting in America. On February 13th, a gunman shot and killed three Michigan State University students and injured five others, leaving the university and the nation reeling from yet another senseless act of violence. For Jackie Matthews, a senior … Read more

Wearing white to a wedding when you are not the bride can be seen as inappropriate and disrespectful. It is generally considered to be a fashion faux pas and is considered to be a breach of wedding etiquette. It can cause tension and embarrassment for the bride, as well as being a distraction on the … Read more

Jeffree Star, a popular figure in the makeup industry, faced criticism on social media for derogatory comments he made about non-binary people in an episode of the ‘Bussin’ With The Boys’ podcast hosted by NFL player Taylor Lewan. Star, who had returned to the public eye by criticizing influencer Mikayla Nogueira’s controversial mascara promotion, claimed … Read more

On-demand food delivery services such as DoorDash have made it easy for people to order their favorite meals without leaving their homes. However, recent incidents involving DoorDash drivers’ inappropriate behavior, especially towards minors, have highlighted the need for better driver screening processes. The incident in question occurred when a minor ordered food through DoorDash, and … Read more

Trigger Warning: This article features mentions of sexual assault TikTok has recently gained popularity, and with it, some dangerous trends have emerged. In 2021, a group of six men on TikTok designated April 24 as a “national day” for carrying out sexual assault, and this trend has resurfaced in 2023. TikTok users are warning others … Read more

Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of physical abuse and sex trafficking Larry Ray, the father of a Sarah Lawrence College student, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for sex trafficking, racketeering, and extortion. Ray was found guilty of presiding over a cult by survivors of his abuse and authorities who successfully … Read more

Ceirra Zeager, a 14-year-old high school freshman from rural Pennsylvania, experienced a heart attack while attending her first school dance with a boy. She felt her heart racing, which continued even after the dance. The next morning, she woke up feeling fatigued and experienced heaviness in her arm and chest pain. She collapsed, and her … Read more

Seat-switching on planes has become an explosively controversial topic on TikTok, and a recent video from New York-based TikToker Surya Garg has reignited the debate. In the video, Garg shares her story of being asked to switch seats on a plane so a mother could sit with her teenage son, who was over 6 feet … Read more

Walmart’s new self-checkout machines, equipped with high-tech features, are designed to prevent shoplifting in their stores. However, the extent of their security measures has raised concerns among some TikTok users and consumers. Here’s what you need to know about Walmart’s self-checkout machines and the controversy surrounding them. The new self-checkout machines have a scale to … Read more

A woman named Nicole found herself shocked after discovering a pet fee for fish at a luxury apartment complex in Missouri. She shared her experience on TikTok, and it quickly went viral, sparking a conversation about pet fees and the costs of having a pet in modern apartments. Nicole discovered the Westover at The Crosswalks, … Read more