Pioneering the Future of Gaming Education Video gaming and Esports is becoming an increasingly more profitable and lucrative field. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the gaming industry is the largest field in all of the entertainment industry with revenues exceeding both the music and movie industries combined. To match the gaming industry’s need for […]
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The Importance of Body Positivity
Healthy self-image is key to overall well being Editor’s note – content warning: This article explores themes related to eating disorders and other topics some people may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Freshman Danya Levya has always been “the skinny one” in her family. Growing up, they nicknamed her Flaca because no matter how […]
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Opinion: The Problem with Colorism
Some face discrimination for having a darker complexion Some Latinx and Hispanic families might not say it out loud, but colorism is a big problem in the community. For those who may not know, colorism refers to the preference toward lighter skin tones and complexions. In some Latinx and Hispanic communities, complexion equates to the […]
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Peaches, Peaches, Peaches
The Super Mario Bros. movie has had major success at the box office and it’s understandable why. Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures. By Sara Bhatt, Staff Reporter The “Super Mario Bros.” movie was released on April 5, and has been an absolute hit at the box office, grossing over $1.056 billion worldwide. After seeing the […]
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Queer Art Seen
The student-run art exhibit, Office Hours, is a collection of audio and visual artworks, each uniquely displaying each artist’s interpretation of queer expression. Photo by Marcelo Maximilian. By Marcelo Maximilian, Staff Reporter The independent artist student-run, art gallery, Office Hours is a collection of audio and visual artworks, each uniquely displaying their interpretation of queer […]