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  • Westmont’s Thrifting Opinions

    2–3 minutes

    By Emily Burich Thrifting, a form of shopping for lightly used items at discounted prices, has become significantly more popular in recent years.  Instead of buying a pair of overpriced leggings at Lululemon, you can get the exact same pair for $15 at a thrift store.  Thrifting has many benefits—it reduces waste, curates a one-of-a-kind…

  • He Got That Ambition Baby

    1–2 minutes

    By Rina Weaver On August 30, 2005, Kanye West released his album, Late Registration—arguably one of his best albums. Songs such as “Gold Digger,” “Touch the Sky,” and “Gone” help Ye fanatics to remember what he was like before Kim Kardashian, before his sneaker brand, and before he interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs.…

  • MIA in MA

    4–5 minutes

    By Isabella Brady A beautiful state, filled with a charming juxtaposition of urban cities, picturesque towns, and breathtaking scenery Massachusetts proves an amazing place to explore. I wish I could be MIA in MA more often! Here’s what I recommend seeing on your trip:

  • Youtube in ‘05

    1–2 minutes

    By Madeline Crowley Founded on Valentines day in 2005, one of the most popular social media platforms today is YouTube. The idea of YouTube launched with the intention of giving people a place to upload videos to share to others. The first ever published YouTube video was titled “Me at the Zoo,” and it was…

  • Star Wars in 2005

    1–2 minutes

    By Nick Murray On May 19, 2005, Revenge of the Sith, the most successful prequel released, hit theaters. Written and directed by George Lucas, this cinematic masterpiece was the third installment of the prequel saga, succeeding The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. The two previous prequels both received underwhelming reviews due to bad…

  • College Focus: Boston 

    9–13 minutes

    By Isabella Brady Brandeis University Quick Facts: Mascots: Ollie the Owl, The Judges Founded: 1948 Founder: Albert Einstein Type: Private research University Religious Affiliation: None; nonsectarian, inspired by Jewish core values Students (undergraduates): 3,591 Students (total): 5,945 Ranking: #44 of 443 National Universities Acceptance Rate: 33% Avg cost after aid: $34,000 Graduation Rate: 87% Location:…

  • The Birth of High School Musical 

    1–2 minutes

    By Lauren Marino In 2005, the best movie series to ever come to Disney Channel was made. The very first High School Musical movie was created. This teen movie was about a high school basketball star, Troy, who falls for a math geek, Gabriella, and together they go through the experiences of being in a…

  • Disney+ is a Disaster 

    2–3 minutes

    By Keira De Vita  Disney is a vast world of a multitude of magical and mythical characters. These worlds curate an enthusiastic love for the world of fiction. Fostering a multitude of worlds has formed into something so large and inspires a multitude of people. Disney transitioned quickly from quality over quantity, full of new…

  • Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Recap & Update

    1–2 minutes

    By Carter Cormier Here is a quick recap: November 10, 2021:  The U.S. noticed unorthodox movement of Russian troops near the northern Ukrainian border.  December 7: President Joe Biden warns Putin, the Russian dictator, of “strong economic and other measures” if Russia began warring with Ukraine. December 17: Vladimir Putin suggests a prohibition on Ukraine…

  • The New Space Race

    1–2 minutes

    By Amelia Lipcsei As private companies begin to infiltrate space exploration, the space industry is beginning to bring in expedited revenue to countries all over the globe. Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin have created ways for wealthy citizens to explore areas out of the earth’s atmosphere. Rapidly expanding, the industry accounts for over $380 billion…