Tina Kasin Online Editor She has gotten out of control. Does she even see it? She posts questionable pictures on her Facebook profile. I hear rumors about her. She looks high every time I see her. She needs help. I should help, but I don’t know how. She hasn’t talked to…
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Alex Parker Editors-in-Chief Have you ever gotten the feeling that you may not be the only person your guy has his eye on? Perhaps he isn’t being 100 percent faithful to you? But how could you really be sure about that short of pulling a Kim K. and hiring a private…
Angela Alfano Staff Writer At 18 years of age one is legally considered to be an adult. At this age, a person can vote, adopt children, join the military or become a commercial pilot. So why shouldn’t an 18 year old, living in America, be allowed to drink? The fact…
Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer Have you ever looked in the background of a photograph and seen a stranger who was caught in an awkward pose with an embarrass- ing face? You may be laughing now, but think about how many pictures of this nature exist in the world, perhaps featuring you…
Alex Parker Editors-in-Chief This week’s column is inspired by an episode of MTV’s Guy Code that I happened to catch. One of the segments was about winning over your new girlfriends friends. I found myself intrigued; it was something I had never really considered before. When a guy meets his new…
Asya Ashour Contributor Now that the midpoint of the semester is far behind, workload is increasing and due dates, although they may seem far, are just around the corner. With about 11 weeks behind us, there is only one month left until finals, and I can assure you it will pass…
Megan Draghi Staff Writer With common knowledge brought on by ongoing media reports on the use of steroids and its effects, we have come to expect that professional athletes will get drug tested for the use of steroids or other enhancement drugs to make sure any sporting event is being…
Gabriella Ianiro Staff Writer When are facial piercings appropriate? Who decides whether or not piercing your body is right or wrong? Does age play a factor? I personally love facial piercings. I think they give people an edgy look. My favorite facial piercing are nose rings. Yet, I am too…
Julia Rosén Staff Writer Earlier this year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) voted to raise the base fare on subways and buses from $2.25 to $2.50, effective on March 1. They also increased the cost of the 30day MetroCard from $104, to $112. On MTA’s website, MTA Chairman and CEO…
Angela Alfano Staff Writer A common occurrence within society today is for the preceding generation to comment on the flaws of the succeeding generation. One of the more controversial issues pertaining to the current youth of America is the topic of kids who “sag.” Teenagers who “sag” wear their pants…