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Setting a precedent for accountability

Setting a precedent for accountability

Regina Schliep March 3, 2020

The power of women coming forward Women won on Feb. 24. Harvey Weinstein, one of Hollywood’s most powerful men known for his role in the film industry, was convicted for nearly three decades of sexual...

The impact of “Euphoria”

The impact of “Euphoria”

Regina Schliep February 28, 2020

Anticipating the next season of the groundbreaking show Every Sunday this past summer, I would endure hours of work on a busy boardwalk at the central Jersey shore. The sun was often blistering,...

Preserve LGBTQ nightlife

Preserve LGBTQ nightlife

Regina Schliep February 19, 2020

LGBTQ spaces in cities and the impacts of gentrification R&B singer Blood Orange’s debut album, “Coastal Grooves,” is full of sounds inspired by the 1980s New York City queer ball culture. He...

Making body positivity popular again

Making body positivity popular again

Regina Schliep February 11, 2020

Social media’s effects on self-image Body positivity hasn’t always thrived in the social media world. Social media platforms, like Instagram, are notoriously toxic because they promote false portrayals...

Time to improve public transportation

Time to improve public transportation

Regina Schliep February 4, 2020

The switch to public transit requires action When you go into Philadelphia, New York City or any city for that matter, you can expect that its streets will be full of cars. Now, 14th Street in New York...

It's more than Spotify vs. Apple Music

It’s more than Spotify vs. Apple Music

Regina Schliep January 28, 2020

How streaming music has changed the industry Unless you’re distant from social media, you most likely saw “Spotify Wrapped” across your Instagram or Twitter feed in late December. Near the...

Coachella owner's anti-LGBTQIA+ history

Coachella owner’s anti-LGBTQIA+ history

Regina Schliep January 21, 2020

The importance of knowing where the money goes January is an exciting month for festival-goers and music lovers. Lineups for festivals all around the country are released this month, from Tennessee’s...

Look what they’re making her do

Look what they’re making her do

Regina Schliep December 3, 2019

Sexism in the music industry This past summer, Taylor Swift’s former record label, Big Machine Records, was sold to record executive and music industry giant Scooter Braun. Braun is known for assisting...

Being respectful of differences

Being respectful of differences

Regina Schliep November 12, 2019

Alopecia is more than not having a hair tie If someone asks, “Does someone have a hair tie?” I will be the first to respond, “Yes.” My close friends know that I tend to make jokes about not having...

How to use white privilege

How to use white privilege

Regina Schliep November 5, 2019

White St. Joe’s students have an obligation I’m from a small town on the Jersey Shore, I’m white and I went to high school with not a single black person in a population just short of 400 students. One...

Abortion access faces the Supreme Court

Abortion access faces the Supreme Court

Regina Schliep October 22, 2019

The implications of June Medical Services v. Gee The Supreme Court announced on Oct. 4 that it will hear June Medical Services v. Gee, a case that challenges a 2014 Louisiana law requiring abortion providers...

The necessity of gender inclusive language

The necessity of gender inclusive language

Regina Schliep October 1, 2019

Renewing the conversation after Sam Smith’s pronoun announcement Last week, English musician Sam Smith announced that they prefer the pronouns they/them, six months after coming out as nonbinary. Smith’s...

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