Despite racking up criticism, symbols of intersectionality still allude to a better world.
The U.S. must change it’s approach to minimum wage
Story by Benjamin Regan Contributor Illustration by Martin Walsh Illustrator Since the introduction of a federal minimum wage in 1938 through the Fair Labor Standard Act, a time when businesses would exploit their workers with less than $1 (in today’s dollars) hourly wages, politicians have quarreled over what the appropriate minimum wage should be. The graph of […]
The Ukraine Problem
Story by Michael Mayemura Staff Writer Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator From the dawn of the Cold War into the modern era, Russia and the U.S. have been entrenched in a perpetual arms race to outperform and contain the other. In turn, countless American media outlets have painted Russia as a threat to democracy and the […]
The problem with modern parasocial relationships
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator Parasocial relationships have recently gained a threatening relevancy. While they are neither inherently good nor bad, their prevalence has heavily altered the dynamic between fan and celebrity, leaving individuals to face the fine line separating fan from fanatic. Parasocial relationships are one-sided relationships, […]
Unpacking the 2021 Met Gala
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Allison Lee Staff Illustrator The 2021 Met Gala theme was American Independence, opening for a gallery exhibit called In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. The rather robust theme led to vaguely patriotic fashion choices. Themes for the ball are always relatively abstract but one would safely assume […]
The Myth of Plastic Recycling
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Each year, approximately 35,680 tons of plastic are produced globally. Of that, it’s estimated that 75%, or 26,970 tons of plastic sit in landfills. Of the remaining 25%, 14% end up in oceans, suffocating turtles, starving seabirds, entangling octopi, and destroying marine life. […]
Why We Hate Twilight: The Problem With Media For Teenage Girls
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Penny Aboud Staff Graphic Designer Growing out of interest is an integral part of aging; it’s entirely natural for teenagers to no longer enjoy something they once did. With so much resentment being directed at teenage girls and their interests, it seems that many girls are abandoning them […]
Anti-Zionism cannot be equated with anti-Semitism
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator 2020 has been a turbulent year for the Jewish community. The rise of anti-Semitism in America, along with Israel’s threats to annex large parts of Palestine, have put the question of whether anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism can be seperated under intense examination. Zionism is the belief […]
Public health shouldn’t come at the cost of excess plastic waste
Story by Noah KuhnNews Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 2019 saw the youth of this country and the world utilize their power and demand an end to the destruction of the earth. The youngest generation staged school walkouts, protests, and launched a campaign on social media. Greta Thunberg inspired millions with her fierce defiance […]
Sustainability demands conscious shopping
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor myconjoinedjourney.com Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Certain American shopping habits have become increasingly commonplace as new, more desirable products flood the market every day. Specifically, many people have begun browsing online in the comfort of their own homes as opposed to shopping in person; clicking one “buy” button to […]
Encouraging proactivity over abstinence
Story by Caroline KimbelPrint Managing Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator High school alcohol education, similar to sex-ed, preaches that abstinence is the best way to prevent danger. Classes often utilize scare tactics and demonize alcohol in an attempt to convince teenagers that they should never drink. The reality is, however, that most teenagers will be exposed […]
Trump’s Greenland Proposal: A Loss of Trust During a Climate Crisis
Story by Noah Kuhn & Lilian ZhuStaff Writers Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The world’s largest island has garnered much publicity in recent news. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, was the recent focal point of U.S. President Donald Trump’s real estate fantasies. At first, Trump seemed to be joking about buying the […]