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February 13, 2019 // By Cassidy Lunney

Nifty, Thrifty and Thriving

Students shuffle over to their seats, pulling out their notebooks and laptops as they wait for class to begin. In walks a student with eccentric clothing and a personable demeanor that demands attention. She’s never the first to arrive to class but never the last either. As the lecture begins, her own attention is divided – partially toward the professor posing questions and making intelligent remarks – yet all the while perusing various social media platforms and runway looks on her s...
// By Cassidy Lunney

Horoscopes: A Necessary Evil

There is nothing more general on this earth than a horoscope. Nix the zodiac sign subhead, keep the predictions and just about anyone can fit the bill. According to Cosmopolitan.com, my super spicy horoscope for the week is as follows: “This Wednesday, your ruling planet Mars collides with an innovative but disruptive energy, which might inspire you to speak your truth. It’ll be messy and vulnerable, but the universe firmly supports you being authentic. On Valentine’s Day, you want lux...
December 11, 2018 // By Cassidy Lunney

Getting ‘Half the Picture’: Women in Film Fill in the Gaps

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, Wes Anderson…even the weakest of movie buffs are familiar with these names. Yet, can viewers say the same for names like Jill Soloway, Tina Mabry and Patricia Cardoso? On Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the School of Communication and Media Presentation Hall, “Half the Picture” was screened followed by a panel discussion, as part of the Films and Filmmakers series at Montclair State University. “Half the Picture” is a featu...
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Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the FOMO

Claudine David, a senior animation and illustration major, casually scrolls through Instagram but then pauses on a friend’s post about “Friendsgiving.” She feels hurt to see friends of hers in the post and her fear of missing out (FOMO) starts to kick in. According to an article written by Allison Abrams for Psychology Today, in a 2015 study on the effects of Facebook use on mental health, researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that regular use could lead to symptoms of d...
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Tattoos: A Taboo of the Past

Blood, sweat, pain and tears are often the sensations associated with getting a tattoo layers deep. But for some, tattoos are an addicting adrenaline rush that satisfies the most insatiable urges. As of late, tattoos have been widely accepted in the United States, especially among college students. Tattoos have revolutionized themselves over time, becoming more popular now than ever. They were formerly deemed trashy and unattractive, but now people are lining up to get one the second they turn 1...
// By Cassidy Lunney

Margee Kerr Brings the Chilling Fears of Science to Life

Haunted houses, abandoned prisons and bungee jumping are just a few anxiety-inducing examples of what Margee Kerr, author and sociologist, got herself into while writing “Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.” Kerr takes a deep dive into the visceral and enthralling world of fear as she embarks on frightful adventures. Throughout the book, Kerr explores how and why thrill seekers engage in potentially threatening activities. Broken up into four parts (Physical Thrills...