Photos by Milan Loiacono Social Media Idolizing other people and their content. Obsessing over the perfect photos. Drawing self-worth from followers. Prioritizing apps over everything else. These are only some examples of what it looks like to worship social media. Social media has the power to become a false idol because it is everywhere and allows for … [Read more...] about Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
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Leave the Phone Behind
Art by Caitlin RoarkStudents strive to diligently manage their relationships. As a result, they have become increasingly reliant on smartphones. These devices are double-edged swords, forming links between otherwise distant friends while at the same time distancing the user from the present moment. At their worst, phones can serve as barriers that damage both authenticity and … [Read more...] about Leave the Phone Behind
Artists Corner: Marco Leong
Photos courtesy of Marco LeongJunior Marco Leong hopes to use his passion as a percussionist to help keep the art of musical performance alive. “I think that live performance is kind of dying, I mean technology is everything now,” Leong said. As a music major with an emphasis in education, Leong hopes pursuing a career in teaching music will allow him to share his … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Marco Leong
Everyone Should Work in Food Service Once in Their Lifetime
Graphic by Nate BartonTucked between the Eau Claire river and the county jail in northern Wisconsin, there lies a place where businessmen, teenagers, grandparents and more gather for a cup of coffee and breakfast. It's the place that has taught me numerous skills and lessons, and it is the Grande Avenue Cafe.Food service may not appear to be the most glamorous or advanced job, … [Read more...] about Everyone Should Work in Food Service Once in Their Lifetime
Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
Art by Madeline Duvall Security, as derived from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, is one of our most basic functions before the procession to other necessities like socializing or "self-actualization," according to Psychology Today. With safety as a crucial component in our daily lives, humans don't question its vitality. It's common sense: From childhood, people are told not to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Surf in Safety
