Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis

Bruce Willis’s family announced on social media that his prior diagnosis of aphasia had progressed into frontotemporal dementia. In their statement, the family says, “Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While […]

Unify America: A Student Perspective

Bridgewater State students recently participated in the Unify Challenge’s College Bowl, an initiative designed to tackle polarization among Americans. After participants fill out a brief form with questions about their background and political identity, they get matched with someone who is (ideally) very different from them. Some students were required to take part in the challenge for […]

Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Run

The GOP primary field just got bigger. On February 14th, Nikki Haley (she/her, R) announced her candidacy for president of the United States, becoming the second major Republican to declare their run after former President Donald Trump (he/him, R). In a video posted to YouTube, she vowed to “take on the Washington establishment and bring […]

Chemical Spills in Ohio, Arizona Force Evacuations

Two chemical disasters in the past weeks have raised concerns about how the United States handles transportation infrastructure and environmental damage. On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Five cars carrying vinyl chloride, a toxic and flammable gas, were at high risk of exploding. In response, Governor Mike DeWine […]

Cocaine Bear Is A Thrill Ride

There’s a bear and it’s on cocaine, a combination I honestly had no idea what to expect from. From the trailers alone, Cocaine Bear is a film that can be best described as what you’d be doing in it’s setting: camp. Campy is the best way I could possibly describe this film that’s full of […]

Crochet to Relieve Stress!

Restless? Never know what to do with your hands? I have the perfect solution for you; take up crocheting! The most calming thing I can think to do when overwhelmed and stressed is to grab a crochet hook, listen to my favorite album or audiobook, and lose myself in yarn for an hour. Not only […]