American youth is obsessed with the hype culture, and it is shaping the ideologies of many. With a copious number of article drops and collaborations (usually limited), the fashion industry is sold out in a matter of seconds. According to Paul Gravette, “Hype culture is essentially a term used to describe a generation obsessed with finding the next big thing. It is a culture bent on excitement and adrenaline—almost to the point of self-exhaustion.” Many tend to buy items the

Maggie Kaverline sobbed the Friday night away because her plans got canceled at the last minute. “Cherry on top,” said Kaverline, 20. “I had a breakdown… not exactly a breakdown but it was a frustrated cry.” Kaverline, from Mentor, Ohio, had a breakdown but is full of positive personality. Currently a junior at Wittenberg University, Kaverline is majoring in Communication as well as minoring in Journalism. Kaverline is an ambitious young college student who would love to adop

If I were elected president, there are several key points I would like to address. Equality comes first. Whether it is women, minorities, or socioeconomic statuses, making people feel like they all belong together is something that sometimes gets overlooked. I would focus on education the most because if people are educated, not only is it beneficial to them, it is also helpful to the growth of the nation. New advancements and new ideas will be introduced, which ultimately wi

Kids started yelling “fight… fight… fight…” as I was trying to make my way out of the devotion room. I stopped and asked a little girl, “What’s going on?” She casually replied, “Oh, there was a fight.” Located in Springfield, Ohio, H.O.P.E is an organization that provides support, training, and positive role models for young people in need of guidance and direction. It is situated right beside the church. Many children under the age of 18 come there and improve their relation

First, it was the 70s, then the 80s, and then 90s fashion that merged with the current style, and it looks like the 2000s are here. Celebrities are ditching the mom jeans and windbreakers for Von Dutch hats and bedazzled everything. Yes! Frosted lip glosses and popcorn shirts are making a comeback. The trend started to emerge a couple of months ago when Bella Hadid ditched her signature mom jeans and swapped them for low-rise flared pants. Other celebrities such as supermodel