For as long as they have been circulating through schools, e-books have been pitted against physical textbooks. Though educators, parents and researchers compare the two media’s effectiveness, the only...
Given the constant barrage of bad news saturating our media environment, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. From the widespread misinformation to the blatant attacks on human rights, the Trump administration’s...
Sites such as Shein and Temu that sell trendy clothes at low prices have allowed fast fashion to dominate the textile scene. According to earth.org, fast fashion companies are those “whose business model...
A long-held debate over whether professional athletes deserve their large salaries continues today. Although players work hard, attract attention and entertain millions, the salary gap between them and...
Fascists perceive new knowledge that runs contrary to their worldview as a threat, which is why they show disdain for intellectuals, scientists and academics alike. Anti-science movements today are often...
On March 27, ‘The White House’ X account retweeted a post that displayed an artificially generated image of Virginia Bosora-Gonzalez. In addition to the terrible use of A.I. in the image, this post...
If you saw me last semester, you would think I was being chased by zombies. Because I would have to wake up well before the sun rose, I would be exhausted by the time I got to my 8 a.m. lecture. Thankfully,...
Keith Webb, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 1, 2025
A recent Texas bill proposed by Rep. Tom Oliverson seeks to allow transgender people to be jailed and fined up to 10 years and $10,000, respectively, for identifying as their preferred gender. This includes...
In last week’s column, we discussed how the Trump administration and right-wing extremists use fearmongering and misinformation to garner support for their actions against marginalized groups. Now, let...
According to ULM Police Department’s director, Tom Torregrossa, officers apprehended Moya A. Ellis on March 19 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Police found that Ellis was in possession...
34 states have a minimum wage higher than $7.25/hour. Maine, for example, has its minimum wage set at $14.65/hour according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Louisiana is one of only five...
From a young age, we have been taught to value good attendance: awards in grade school, punishments for tardiness and promises of future success all reinforce its importance. While some students feel the...
