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By Addie Vanlandingham You might have heard photographers or models say that “lighting is everything,” but for humans, lighting really is everything. Since we are light-sensitive beings, the type of lighting that we are exposed to every day can affect our mood, health, and ability to focus. Children typically spend around seven hours a day in school under artificial lighting, and most adults work eight to ten hours in similar conditions. Beyond school and work, people shop in

By Izzy Orpurt Valentine’s Day is not just for those in relationships. It is a day for everyone to express appreciation, share kindness, and celebrate connections, regardless of relationship status. Many people celebrate their friendships in a version of the holiday, calling it “Galentine’s Day” or “Palentine’s Day.” Others spend the day taking time to themselves, practicing self-love by pampering oneself and focusing on self-care. I’ve even heard of some using the day to pr

By Dannicka Sorensen With the upcoming Super Bowl, many have been outraged by Bad Bunny’s being featured as the performer for the half-time show. Of the multitude of reasons why people are outraged, the complaint I’d like to address is the common lament that “he doesn’t even sing in English.” To that, I say: good. Why? Because I think a different language will be eye-opening for Americans. With the controversies surrounding ICE, the president’s massive changes to forei

By Uma Cormier-Marri Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show has sparked a lot of discourse surrounding the politics of performance, specifically Super Bowl performances. While everyone is paying attention to the controversy, let’s look at the history. Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Apple Music Halftime Show was infused with countless references and acknowledgements to his audience, which made it clear what he wanted us to “hear.” In between the songs he performed, “

As advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to progress in society, more people are turning to AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT. Students turn to this software for help with their homework, tourists look for assistance for planning vacations, and companies look for aid in analyzing their data. However, these questions are causing damage that most people do not realize. Repeatedly asking these open AI platforms for help could cause harm to your learning and detriment

Every day, a commute through a city can leave a rigorous digital trace: an automated license plate reader captures a photo in a split second, a Wi-Fi “handshake” tracks the journey of a phone through a subway station, and a smart doorbell logs a face on a sidewalk. These data-collecting technologies offer benefits to society, such as the ability for emergency services to locate a 911 caller or for a suspect to be identified in a crowded public area. However, even without susp

Love is a word that is often used loosely. “I love art,” “I love nature,” “I love him/her.” All of us have been told by someone that they love us, and we have all told someone that we love them. But what, really, is love? Is love the fuzzy feeling you get in your stomach when you see someone you're attracted to? Or is that lust? Is love how you feel toward a family member? Or is that an obligation? Is love the feeling of home and safety you get when hanging out with a frien