BY SASHEEN JOSEPH When December hits, lights are strung on houses, pumpkin spice lattes get replaced with peppermint mochas and holiday movies start making the rounds on the Hallmark Channel. But what’s new to this winter-wonderland of a season is Universal’s animated remake of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch... Read more

BY RYAN MERARD Seeing a homeless person begging for money in the streets, watching a commercial about food-insecure children asking for donations and witnessing a waiter work far too hard for the meager wage they’re receiving are all things that compel people to be generous and give to others.... Read more

BY EMMA FRANZ As the “most wonderful time of the year” approaches, holiday festivities begin and homes are transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday decorations. From beaming lights to Christmas trees decked in ornaments, each decoration is a holiday staple. While the decorations play a key role in... Read more

BY SABRINA WONG Cool temperatures fill the air, hot cocoa becomes increasingly more popular across the masses and holiday spirit arises as Christmas music begins to play on many popular radio stations. But, before students can enjoy a relaxing two-week winter break celebrating all the upcoming festivities, there’s one... Read more

BY ELENA VALDEZ As bodies change and hormone levels fluctuate, the inner sexual demon is aroused within teenagers. Sex is a natural part of life, and the time in which many come to this realization is during their teenage years. Many questions arise and the changes that stem from... Read more

BY ISABELLA MARCON In recent years, the costs of college textbooks have become extraordinarily high and have added to the significant financial burden that comes with attending a university. In hopes of finding a cheaper alternative, many students have looked toward a new and more affordable option: e-textbooks. E-textbooks... Read more

BY ELENA VALDEZ Online textbooks are more convenient, but that does not mean that they are more effective. Online textbooks are now preferred in the classroom as schools are becoming increasingly reliant on technology. However advantageous they may be in the sense of accessibility, the overall learning disadvantages outweigh... Read more