Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more commonly known as food stamps, is a government-funded program. It is designed to make food more accessible for people who are low-income, according … [Read more...] about Opinion: Just Because Students Are Eligible for EBT Doesn’t Mean They Need It
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BookTok Rejuvenates a Love for Reading
Whimsical fantasies. Seductive thrillers. Heartwarming romances. Suspenseful mysteries. BookTok is, “a corner of TikTok devoted to reading, which has clocked up 9.6bn views and counting,” according to The Guardian. It provides a plethora of popular book recommendations for story lovers across the globe. BookTok is just other book readers getting together and figuring out what … [Read more...] about BookTok Rejuvenates a Love for Reading
Students Get Creative With Alternative Fashion Trends
Sophomore Hannah Petersen when dressed for this year's Valentine's Day, she wears a pink dress with red hearts and neon pink eyeliner. She is one example of the way students break out of the traditional clothing expectation. Photos courtesy of Hannah Peterson The walk across Mullin Town Square or to class can evolve into a catwalk, inspired by a multitude of subcultures ranging … [Read more...] about Students Get Creative With Alternative Fashion Trends
Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Maya and Hunter Leppard throw their caps before their graduation in April 2020. They recently went viral on TikTok for their videos commenting on gender roles in relationships. Photos courtesy of Maya and Hunter Leppard "Sorry tough guys, it’s another day in the life of a Stay-At-Home Husband" rings through the speakers of many phones. Maya and Hunter Leppard (Seaver '20) … [Read more...] about Married Alums Aim to Dismantle Gender Roles One TikTok at a Time
Student Content Creators Speak Out On The Clock Takeover
An iPhone stands on the table with the TikTok app pulled up on the screen. Surrounding the phone are laughing and music emojis that represent the TikTok platform’s culture. Art by Timothy GayTikTok surpassed Google as the most popular website of this past year, according to Cloudfare. Student TikTokers with large followings said the platform’s dominance in … [Read more...] about Student Content Creators Speak Out On The Clock Takeover