Meghan Aslin's Work

The verdict: St. Mary’s Mock Trial is state-bound

2/13/2020

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?

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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?