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Angel Reese ‘Unapologetically’ Creates Her Own Platform
Chicago Sky’s star rookie, Angel Reese, will be debuting her weekly podcast on YouTube and other podcast platforms on Thursdays. “Unapologetically Angel”, the name of the podcast, will be hosted by Angel and Maya Reese, who are no relation to each other. The podcast is being produced by Playmaker, the same people behind Shaquille O’Neal’s...
Move Beyond the Rhetoric: Gen Z’s Education
Gen Z has become a force to be reckoned with when it comes to reshaping the outcome of American elections. The newest voting bloc Gen Z has broken a record on our youth voter turnout being higher than any other generation in the 2022 midterm elections. We are only getting started as there are less...
Voter Registration in High Schools and Colleges Across America
As America gets ready for a politically tense election on Nov. 5, over 8 million youth now are eligible to vote in the election as compared to the 2022 midterms. Currently, the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement notes that these 8 million youth are part of the almost 41 million...
Gen Z Utilizes Sick Days More Than Others
Last year saw about a 55% increase in sick days taken nationwide versus five years ago, according to two human resources services. And guess who took more time off? Young generations. Gen Z is largely responsible for prioritizing their mental health and calling in sick or taking a sabbatical, according to Business Insider. “There’s just...
Move Beyond the Rhetoric: Gen Z’s Healthcare
As people finish higher education or just start fresh into adulthood, healthcare expenses remain and are a significant concern for Gen Z. The majority of Gen Z either remain dependent on a guardian’s insurance plan or are reliant on jobs with health insurance plans. Despite the healthcare parent’s coverage plans and jobs that provide health...
The Gee Code: Are Colleges Investing in Digital Libraries?
Grambling State University recently made history by becoming the first HBCU and higher education institution in Louisiana to launch a digital library on campus. The $16.6 million project, which began in 2017, offers students all the benefits of a traditional library while integrating high-tech features like 3-D printing labs, research centers, laser and etching machines,...
‘Smart’ Masks Can Tell if You’re Sick
Cheap new “smart” masks can monitor our breath for signs of illness. The paper masks could also be used to monitor alcohol intake, say scientists. A new study showed how state-of-the-art mask technology can be used to assess metabolic and respiratory conditions. The new masks cost a little over $1 to produce, according to research...
No Employment After Graduation is the Main Stressor for College Kids
College students have a lot on their minds as they head back to school. What’s the right major? Will they need to take out more student loans to cover costs? What will the job market look like when they graduate? To dig into college students’ perspectives on the upcoming school year, Forbes Advisor conducted a...
Why Does 2024 Feel Like a Blur?
Is it just me, or has this year rushed by in a blur. This sensation of time slipping away can be attributed to various factors, including intensified daily routines and rapid life changes. However, a significant contributor to this phenomenon is the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our perception of time. The COVID-19...
Post-Grad Friendship Transitions: How to Make it Work
College is the prime spot for a thriving social life. There are a million organizations to join to make friends, classes every day to connect with people, campus jobs to mingle at, and local fast food restaurants that specifically cater to menial college dollars, eager to be spent on a meal that can barely be...
Young Voters’ Voices Are More Important Than Ever
My mom and I have followed every news update on the election and spent weeks debating whether President Joe Biden would drop out of the race. We couldn’t imagine giving him or former President Donald Trump our votes. Hearing my phone ping, and seeing that Biden withdrew, felt like a breath of relief. Current Vice President...
5 Must-Dos for High-School Seniors
The Common Application has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year, so now is the time to get ahead on all things college-related. As a high school senior, here are five things I am doing (which you can also do) to stay on top of your applications: Narrow Down Your College List Your college counselor...
Back to School Tips to Help your Mental Health
It’s that time of year again as we know it, back to school. Here are five tips to help make your transition be as smooth as possible while preserving your mental health. Set goals for yourself: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Set reasonable goals for yourself for both academic and career....
A ‘Demure’ Domination
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines Demure as “affectedly modest, reserved or serious: coy.” That was the past, now thanks to Chicago TikToker Jools Lebron (@joolieannie), a noted figure in the beauty sphere of the TikTok community with 1.9 million followers, the word has become a massive buzzword within Gen Z and Millenials. The first video that launched...
TikTok is Shaping Gen Z’s Purchases
No, you don’t need that new kitchen gadget, a new tank top in all the colors, nor all those skin care products. Still, TikTok will influence you to buy everything. Once a platform for music and dancing, now sprawling with influencer’s ads fueling fast fashion and impulsive spending in mass. In a Vogue Business article...
Gen Z is Nicest to A.I. Versus Other Generations
Does artificial intelligence deserve to be spoken to politely? Forty-eight percent of Americans think so and Gen Z are the nicest to robots. And manners may count for something because four in 10 Americans (39%) think one day our past behavior towards AI, Alexa, Siri and all things robot will be taken into account somehow....
Coco Jones Releases Reimagined Version of ‘Almost There’
Did Disney “Double Back” and create a reimagined version of Princess Tiana’s “Almost There” from the classic movie “Princess and The Frog” that was released in 2009? Former Disney channel icon and 24-year-old singer Coco Jones posted on Instagram that she was chosen to recreate the song. “I’m doing my own version of ‘Almost There’...
‘Bel-Air’ Season 3: Jabari Banks’ Character Development is a ‘Beautiful Thing’
The third season of “Bel-Air,” the reimagined edition of the 90s classic “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” is half-way through and it’s been nonstop drama, plot twists and pivots. Will and Carlton take over Bel-Air with their fresh ideas? School may be out but things are just heating up, this season is different from previous...
THE LOWDOWN: This DNC Confrontation Reveals Everything About Our Country
This viral moment between Young Democrats of Georgia president Parker Short and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk isn’t just a meeting of two very different political trends, but what happens when somebody living in a false world meets somebody living in the real one. Which is which might depend on who you’re voting for...
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