The use of AI in art specifically has become a major controversy. There are many purposes of art, but one thing they have in common is the expression of emotion. However, AI, with its logic and algorithms, represents the stark opposite.
The past few months have been quite overwhelming and confusing politically speaking for teenagers across the country. The 2024 election and the recent inauguration have been surrounded by endless opinions and controversy. Social media has turned into a cacophony of misinformation, extremist views, arguments, and conspiracy theories. For these reasons and more, many people in our generation have strayed away from politics. However, we strongly believe that more high schoolers should get involved in politics.
It’s the holiday season once again, and with that comes festive celebrations, spending time with friends and family, and, most importantly, holiday shopping! In the movies, Christmas is very much about the spirit of giving and helping those in need, but in reality it has become a commercialized holiday that companies profit off of.
Spirit Week was just a few weeks ago, and once again the most spirited among us went all out to dress up and perform in their class skits. However, it has not gone unnoticed that the number of spirited people has dwindled year after year.
From movies, to TV shows, and even theme parks, most of us have grown up with Disney in some way, and many of us feel a strong sense of nostalgia for the era of Disney that defined our childhood. In contrast, we look at the Disney of today and scoff at the unoriginality and blandness. But, is the company actually in decline? Or are we simply blinded by bias for what we grew up with?
What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…
You may have heard about the recent epidemic of 10 year olds storming Sephoras, ruining products and being rude to employees. Or maybe you have seen little kids addicted to their ipads, with their eyes glued to the screen. Regardless, Generation Alpha has drawn a lot of attention for displaying outrageous behavior. While many are quick to bash the children, it’s also imperative to understand what made Gen Alpha the way they are.
We can all agree that college applications are a tedious and draining process. The grueling essays and paperwork make the application process complex enough. Yet, applicants will put themselves through even more labor and spend enormous amounts just to apply to a prestigious university, in the small chance that they get in.
When was the last time you were influenced to buy something? Was it an EOS lip balm you begged your mom for in 2010, or maybe a Lanige lip mask you couldn’t stop seeing on TikTok? In any case, you have been influenced to buy something at least once in your life, whether you realize it or not.