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The Curly Hair Effect

The Curly Hair Effect By Annalyn Justice The curly hair effect–what is it and why does it matter? The curly hair effect, or as TikTok has coined it “Hair Theory,” is basically just the idea that when a female character falls in love in a movie, TV show, book, etc. her...

Music We’re Taking Into 2025

Music We’re Taking Into 2025  Morinsola Kukoyi | Digital Director     Though plenty of new music is going to be released this year, there are quite a few previously released songs that everyone should consider listening to throughout the new year. Whether old or new,...

Books to Read Over Holiday Break

Books to read over the Holiday break By Caroline Karrh There is arguably nothing better in the whole world than snuggling up in a comfy chair or on the couch with a cup of tea or coffee (or a glass of wine), some snacks, a good book, and nothing else to do. If you...

2024 VMAs: Hits and Misses Dani Rouseau The 2024 Video Music Awards were full of both fashion hits and misses as artists raced to the red carpet. Lil Nas X certainly kicked up dust with a futuristic race car driver look, complete with matching hot pink helmet and...

Alice’s Guide to Soccer

Alice’s Guide to Soccer By Morinsola Kukoyi   Soccer, also known as football, is one of the most popular sports worldwide. It’s a sport that many people have grown passionate about, and in true Alice fashion, here’s a guide to some players and leagues worth...

Icons of Our Past: Where Are They Now?

Icons of Our Past: Where Are They Now? By Leslie Klein   Growing up amid the 2000s will always be a great story to tell. An even better part of growing up in that era includes the multitude of icons that were on our screens. While some are still socially...

Games for a Rainy Day

Games for a Rainy Day By Gabrielle Gunter             What makes a video game cozy? Picture this: a dark, dreary day where no one would dare step outside. A cozy game is the perfect game to play in this setting. Cozy games are typically low-stakes, non-violent video...

Top 5 Female TikTok Creators to Follow

Top 5 Female TikTok Creators to Follow Melanie Bumpus | Writing Contributor   The internet can be intimidating, but these 5 TikTokers are positive, authentic, and fun. Here are 5 underrated, female TikTok creators that embody what it means to be a “girlboss.” 1....

Top 10 Best Shows to Get into the Fall Spirit

Top 10 Best Shows to Get into the Fall Spirit Melanie Bumpus | Writing Contributor Fall is on its way. It’s time to curl up in your favorite sweater with a mug of hot apple cider and enjoy one of these 10 must-watch tv shows for the best fall vibes.   Friday...

Best Beach Reads

Best Beach Reads Caroline Karrh | Managing Editor  Whatever you may be up to this summer, be sure to find time to relax and unwind with a good book.The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley  This summer, it feels impossible to even open Instagram without being ambushed by...

Romance for the Holidays

Romance for the Holidays  The romance genre is aimed at women, but is it actually what we want to see?  Elizabeth Kestle | Writing Contributor     In 1898, the first Christmas film debuted in the United Kingdom, a two-minute silent film that gave birth to the modern...

A Disney Channel Halloween

A Disney Channel Halloween:  Top Four Movies to Watch This Spooky Season  Savannah Dorriety | Writing Contributor    While the ever-present Alabama humidity may have your shirt sticking to the back of your neck, spooky season has finally arrived. It has brought...

On the Road Again

An official guide to this fall’s best local concerts.  Emie Garrett | Entertainment Editor     It’s no secret that COVID-19 majorly impacted the entertainment industry, especially live music.    Major tours, like Harry Styles’ Love On Tour and Billie Eilish’s Happier...

Celebrity Women: The Philanthropy Behind Culture’s Criticisms

Celebrity Women  The Philanthropy Behind Culture’s Criticisms  Alden Wiygul | Contributing Writer    Ever since the technology boom in the 2000s it has been easier than ever to consume mass amounts of good and bad news from all over the world. Due to a negative bias...