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OMG, You People Can’t Do Anything!
Social media’s netizens' inability to do anything By: Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Yeyoung Jang I started posting on TikTok in September of 2025. I have been using it as a creative outlet, a place to share my thoughts in both talking and text formats, and a space similar to my early days on YouTube, where I share tips on school, life, or beauty. By posting more on TikTok, I have found that I naturally spend more time on the app. So much so that I have set a time limit on the app


Let’s Talk About The Grammys
Best Dressed, Performances, and of course, the Awards By: Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Charlie Tran One of the most important, most influential, and most talked-about award shows of the year. The chance to see your favorite artist be recognized for their work over the past year. This year, my friend and I tried to predict who would win each award before the awards were presented. One of the predictions I remembered making was that Billie Eilish was definitely going to win at leas


From Sonny Angels to Labubus
The love of blind boxes may be fluctuating, but they are here to stay. By Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Josie Zevin If you’re anything like me, you may give into the urge to buy a blind box now and then. Maybe it’s the rush, or maybe it's the desire to collect cute figurines. Still, whatever it is, many people have been hooked on blind boxes ever since Sonny Angels gained popularity. And sure, there were other figurines that people spent their money on, like Skullpandas, Monchh


What’s With the Rise of Streamers?
Is streaming becoming a new norm? By Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Catarina Koehler A “streamer” is defined as “a person who broadcasts video...


Reading and Writing
Back to basics. by Chanel Thorpe Photo by James Roberts Reading and writing. Skills we learn and grow into during our most important...


Does AI Have a Place in the Arts?
And if it does, what role does generative AI play? by Chanel Thorpe Image by Haley Krawczyk We talk about AI practically every day. We...


Internship Search…
Why is it so hard to find a job? By Chanel Thorpe Image by James Roberts If you’re anything like me, looking for an internship for the...


Fanboys and Fights at Concerts
Aggressiveness seems to be a concert staple by Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Sarah Tocci This fall, Boston has been lucky enough to be the...


Nara Smith and the “Tradwife” Lifestyle
Does cultivating domesticity always deem a woman a “tradwife”? by Chanel Thorpe Graphic by Katharine Albert Since Nara Smith, a model...


When Will Consumerism End?
An analysis of current trends and how they affect sustainability practices and goals. By Chanel Thorpe Photo By Anna Wojeck First, it was...
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