The racial diversity of SMS is soon to be on the rise
11/20/2019
Artwork by Hallie Anderson
La Croix is taking over the SMS faculty
11/11/2019
Artwork by Hallie Anderson
Are first world countries privileged to have mental health crises?
10/8/2019
Artwork by Hallie Anderson
In late June of this past summer, the Los Angeles Times released an article featuring statistics stating that since 1960, the rate of teenage suicide has reached an all-time high.
Taylor Swift is going through her VSCO girl phase
9/11/2019
Artwork by Ella Benitone
I think that we can all agree that Taylor Swift has been through a number of phases throughout her career. It can be difficult to track what category Swift’s music career actually fits in, and I think that the only way to describe it is through the metaphor of a middle school girl. Confused? Let me explain ...
Is “Saturday Night Live” hitting a low point?
4/1/2019
Do we need more cowbell or more respect?
How should you respond to those exercising their First Amendment right?
2/27/2019
How should you react when someone says something controversial with which you disagree?
Amy Winehouse: One of the most influential artists of our time
2/27/2019
Amy Winehouse’s music is worth remembering.
Spotlight politician: Pete Buttigieg
2/27/2019
It’s that time in the election cycle that we all either dread or eagerly await for: the announcements of the running presidential candidates. Who should you keep an eye out for this running season?
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The morphing and loss of innocence in entertainment
1/23/2019
Most people would agree that today the movie industry has grown more honest. Entertainment is looser and more open-minded with its topics, but is that good or bad?
The new wave of pop
12/6/2018
Artwork by Abbie Ryan
Why are our favorite bands changing themselves to sound more pop?
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?
12/6/2018
You’ve seen it on your mother’s Facebook. You’ve heard it from extended family members at the dinner table on Christmas Eve. The controversial question of which phrase is more appropriate during the holiday season is everywhere. So, which should you use?
Transgender will not be erased
10/8/2018
Over the past few weeks, the transgender community has been targeted by those in power. Learn how to be an ally to a community that desperately needs our love and support.
Podcast recommendation: My Favorite Murder
10/2/2018
Are you obsessed with true crime? You might just be a “Murderino.”
Proof of progress: A club that is here to stay
9/21/2018
Photo by Abbie Ryan
Meet the newest club at SMS: MoSAic. Learn about how this club works, how it got started and why it took so long.
