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ChatGPT makes waves

By Joseph Frescott, Assistant Sports Editor Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is one of the many technologies that has rapidly advanced over the past decade, as companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Google have embraced the emerging industry.   One of the most recent developments came with the introduction of ChatGPT, a language-based…

Deinfluencing and consumerism

By Aliya Couillard, Staff Writer Consumerism by definition means the protection or promotion of the interest of consumers. It’s a culture that revolves around the idea that personal satisfaction and economic stimulation stem from the purchasing of goods. Nowadays, with the immense amount of platforms that come with social media,…

Post hosts Multicultural Greek Exposition

By Amisha Temal, Staff Writer On Feb. 16, 2023, Post hosted its second Multicultural Greek Exposition of the academic year. Fourteen Latinx and Black fraternities and sororities were present. The Inclusion and Equity Council (IEC) brought the event to life. The IEC is dedicated to upholding Post’s diversity, inclusion and…

Once Upon a Daydream parties

By Alyssa Spagna, Staff Writer Senior musical theatre major Jordan Coene knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up.  “In fifth grade, everyone in my class was asked on video what we wanted to be when we grew up for our moving up ceremony. All of the…

What’s going on with Starbucks?

By Amisha Temal, Staff Writer Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world and dominates the beverage, breakfast and lunch industry. In recent years, like many other large corporations, Starbucks has faced many struggles due to numerous social, political, financial and economic factors. COVID-19 was the onset of the…

Vitamins trend on social media

By Grace Park, Staff Writer It can be challenging to differentiate fact from misinformation when it comes to supplements because there is so much hype surrounding their alleged benefits. While vitamins and minerals are crucial for good health, consuming them as pills, capsules or powders is not necessary. The U.S.…

What are shark points?

By Amisha Temal, Staff Writer A variety of opportunities emerge for students as the spring semester takes off. Some of these opportunities are upcoming events on campus.  Promise hosts Mental Health Mondays, where students can discuss the many stressors of college and learn coping strategies and tips. Each Wednesday, Promise…

The Blockchain revolution

By Emma Robinson, Editor-In-Chief Interest in blockchain, the technology that underlies the cryptocurrency industry, has grown significantly in the last few years, and what was once considered a concept directed towards the finance industry is now being used extensively around the world. Blockchain is a shared, immutable ledger that enables…

Reintroducing the SWSA club to campus

By Grace Park, Staff Writer The Social Work Student Association (SWSA) is an organization on campus that helps students by providing information for volunteer and community service opportunities. The SWSA also assists students with navigating the challenges that come with being a social work major.  The club takes part in…