Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Growing up Jewish in America means believing in the Zionist project. Israel is a major part of the Jewish identity, seen as a refuge in case life in the United States ever got as bad for us as it did in other parts of the world. A considerable amount of my time in middle school was spent learning about the … Continue reading Dealing with the problem of Israel and Jewish Identity
Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer| The power of friendship goes far: thanks to a first pitch thrown out by McDonald’s mascot Grimace, the New York Mets have danced their way to MLB’s National League Championship Series. The Mets’ past few seasons haven’t gone great: After a 101-win season in 2022 that ended in infamous fashion, the Mets found themselves lost throughout the 2023 season. Despite … Continue reading Grimace and the Mets:The weirdest team in baseball
Emma Polen | Layout Editor Sept. 9, 2021 Last weekend, I went to see “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” at my local AMC theater. After over a year of conveniently streaming new movies from my TV, my movie theater experience did not encourage me to go back to public theaters. Covid-19 permanently changed the way new movies were released. Before March 2020, … Continue reading Roll the credits, drop the curtain: movie theaters are overrated
Christiana Cates | Staff Columnist Sept. 2, 2021 The realm of esports has evolved dramatically, especially within this last decade, but many are faced with the question of whether or not it truly qualifies as a sport. Esports involves groups of young men or women who are drafted on a team to play video games professionally based on skill and popularity. In professional sports, a … Continue reading Esports is an amazing part of our culture, but is it really a sport?
Jordyn Rose | Staff Columnist Sept. 2, 2021 As women, we have been dropped into a society that has praised male validation and the submissiveness of women since the beginning of time. Now, our generation and this new wave of feminism are pushing back on those standards, advocating for equality and for the better treatment of women from men and society. Specifically, listening to catcalls … Continue reading The implications of male validation on feelings toward catcalling
Duke Editorial Staff Sept. 2, 2021 Sports are some of the most popular events around the world, giving athletes the opportunity to compete and push the boundaries of what is humanly possible. Even for people who do not follow athletics closely, household names like Usain Bolt and Simone Biles are known because of the magnitude of their achievements. Suffice to say, most people can at … Continue reading The case for trans athletes
Zoe Stratos | Opinions Editor Sept. 2, 2021 Thousands of Americans behind on rent, landlords struggling to make ends meet: what happened to the American Rescue Plan? The funding is there, but the pace of distributing those funds isn’t fast enough. And as the eviction moratorium finally came to an end on Aug. 26, displacement is highly likely for these struggling individuals. But it’s not … Continue reading The eviction moratorium is over; states need to do their part
Colleen Hammond | Editor-in-Chief Aug. 26, 2021 The unforgettable shriek of metal on metal as my mother set up the mattress in the pullout couch. The set of faded beige and green patterned sheets being pulled out of the linen closet in the hallway. My silky Disney princess nightgown. These were the hallmarks of the introduction to my love for telling stories. Growing up, bedtime … Continue reading From the Editor-in-Chief: Write like you’re not afraid
Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Aug. 26 2021 There’s been a lot of buzz in the reality TV world surrounding season 23 of “Big Brother” as an all Black alliance, dubbed the Cookout, is controlling the game for the first time in the show’s history. Twenty-one years ago, CBS launched the summer hit reality TV show where 16 houseguests are put into a house and … Continue reading “Big Brother” 23: the Cookout doesn’t deserve the hate
Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist 10/29/2020 With less than a week until the election, I can certainly say I have never been so anxious for a political event in all of my 21 years on this planet. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say this is the most nervous I have been for anything ever. There are a lot of factors contributing … Continue reading The electoral college threatens the future of America’s democracy
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