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Analog bags take social media by storm as a way to unplug. | Photo credit: Pexels
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Analog Bags: New way to unplug or another microtrend?
Doomscrolling is the problem of our generation. Spending 5+ hours on our phones scrolling mindlessly through reels and photos that are not giving any stimulation to the brain at all. However, social media influencer, Brynne Anika Fritjofson, has found the solution to this problem: analog bags. Fritjofson debuted her idea on Instagram with her post […]
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Group of friends at the beach on Spring Break | Photo Credit: Pexels
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Spring break fever: is it real?
We’ve all heard of seasonal depression, the very real phenomenon that occurs during the fall/winter months in which people often feel more depressed due to lack of sunlight, but what about the opposite end of the spectrum – “Spring break fever.” Spring break fever, or rather spring fever, is defined by Cambridge University as the […]
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Stadium screen depicting powerful message during Bad Bunny's 2026 Halftime performance | Photo Credit: Complex
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Art has always been political, you just weren’t paying attention
The relationship between art and politics has always been intertwined. From all forms of poster propaganda to classical music, art has always been a tool for resistance and social commentary since the beginning of time. Art is a form of expression, and many artists throughout history have been using it to express activism, in both […]
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Fall colors in full display on campus signaling the official arrival of autumn at Lewis University | Photo Credits: Lewis University Official Instagram Account
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Reimagining “Cozy Season”
In the midst of the approaching holiday season, we are buried in our social media posts. We are engulfed in a mist of neutral-toned knits and the aroma of steaming hot beverages. A touch of genuine seasonal laziness is concealed by our socks around the ankles. The cozy embrace of our beanies is about to […]
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Turning Point USA co-founder and political influencer, Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. | Photo credits: Alex Brandon/AP/File
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Politics is power: stay informed
The statements, “I don’t care about politics” and “I don’t keep up with the news,” are statements that I’ve heard a few too many times in my college career. With the recent attack resulting in the death of political influencer, Charlie Kirk, I have never seen more people post on social media about a […]
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How Big Pharma’s Insulin Price Manipulation Drain Illinois Universities’ Health Insurance Funds
Compared to other developed nations, insulin costs in the U.S. are five to ten times higher, setting immense pressures on health insurance systems and patients. As universities provide students with health insurance plans, many educational institutions lose funds yearly for students with diabetes, even with co-pay. As some states enacted legislation to cut these co- […]
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