Julia lesnicki

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Challenging beauty standards in 2024

In 2024, the issue of body shaming continues to persist, shedding light on the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by society and the media. Body shaming can take various forms, from hurtful comments on social media to discriminatory casting decisions that reinforce harmful stereotypes. A notable instance that gained attention was the body shaming of Reneé […]

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Just the facts with Julia: Eras and the Economy

The world knows who Taylor Swift is, especially now due to her “Eras Tour.” You do not have to be a Swiftie, the self-proclaimed name Swift’s fan base has acquired, to know the massive impact Swift is having on the economy, let alone the world. With the help of her loyal fans, Swift seems unstoppable. […]

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Bye-bye Charlie

If you haven’t noticed, we have a new school logo, and there are quite a few mixed emotions about it. The logo is specific for athletics and if you are new to our university, you may not know but the previous logo was named Bedcheck Charlie. Some thought that Charlie was unique and authentic, while […]

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Just the Facts with Julia: Are Oscar best picture movies truly the best movies?

  Seems as though the movies which win Oscars lately aren’t the talk of the town. As a movie lover, I haven’t seen an Oscar-winning best picture since “12 Years a Slave” won back in 2014. Even family and friends I have talked to say they haven’t seen the most recent movie that just won […]

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Adding J-Term to Lewis

January terms, or J-terms, are programs that universities implement to allow students to be able to get ahead of their schedule with their degrees. J-terms typically start at the beginning of January, which means a shorter winter break, but that’s up to the student. The term lasts between 10 to 16 days, although they could […]

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Are influencers overpaid?

Everyone is on social media nowadays, but few are able to turn it into a job. What makes these people so special to make thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars off of views and make a career out of it? We all look for our 15 minutes of fame each time we post something on a […]

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