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“How much responsibility do artists have over the crowd during concerts and events?”

Sophia Pinc, Columnist
December 9, 2021

How much responsibility do artists have over the crowd during concerts and events? On Friday, November 5, 2021, eight people were killed and hundreds more were severely injured at what was supposed...

Promoting prevention: The logo for Ericks Lighthouse, which is a mental health focused charity. Photo courtesy of Erikas Lighthouse.

The advocacy for mental health awareness needs to extend beyond May, and continue throughout the year

Rachel Koopersmith, Columnist
June 7, 2021

Every twelve minutes, someone commits suicide in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds. Why aren’t we talking about this more? As many of you know, May...

Oracle After Hours: A letter to my post-pandemic self

Oracle After Hours: A letter to my post-pandemic self

Mackenzie Bill, columnist
April 26, 2021

Recently, I wrote a letter to my post-pandemic self for my U.S. History class. I felt overwhelmed when I first faced this assignment because there was so much to reflect on.  Eventually, I was able...

Oracle After Hours: I don’t know how it gets better than this, Taylor Swift released her own version of Fearless

Oracle After Hours: “I don’t know how it gets better than this,” Taylor Swift released her own version of Fearless

Anne Ribordy, managing editor
April 15, 2021

If you have not been following Taylor Swift’s battle to own her own music, it might be confusing why she would re-release an album that came out 13 years ago. Swift released Fearless (Taylor’s Version),...

Oracle After Hours: Sick of looking at screens? Explore the wonderland of bookstores

Oracle After Hours: Sick of looking at screens? Explore the wonderland of bookstores

Aria Jain, Columnist
April 8, 2021

      There is an unappreciated magic that comes with going to a bookstore. Yet, with the proliferation of easily accessible electronic books, I think we often forget the special experience a bookstore...

Oracle After Hours: Parents vs peers: the struggle to find our own identity amidst the varying expectations

Oracle After Hours: Parents vs peers: the struggle to find our own identity amidst the varying expectations

Sophia Pinc, columnist
April 1, 2021

Ever since I was young, my mom has hated onions. When I was a child, every time we would go through a drive through, she would adamantly tell the worker not to put onions on any of our burgers. I grew...

A day in Congress represents the progress made in the U.S while opposition shows the challenges ahead

A day in Congress represents the progress made in the U.S while opposition shows the challenges ahead

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, Columnist
March 16, 2021

On Feb. 25, the House of Representatives passed monumental legislation while the Senate debated the possible confirmation of the highest ranking transgender American in government, demonstrating the social...

Oracle After Hours: Benefits of a plant-based diet outgrow consuming meat

Oracle After Hours: Benefits of a plant-based diet outgrow consuming meat

Mia Rojas, columnist
February 26, 2021

Last May, I wrote a column on the notion “adopt don’t shop”. The piece passionately tells of the corruption of the dog breeding industry when there are 300 million stray dogs around the world, according...

Oracle After Hours: Is Tom Brady the greatest of all time?

Oracle After Hours: Is Tom Brady the greatest of all time?

Aria Jain, columnist
February 4, 2021

Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, was in kindergarten when Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl.  Eighteen years later, as the two quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl...

Oracle After Hours: Journalists faced with unfair standard, harms public trust in media

Oracle After Hours: Journalists faced with unfair standard, harms public trust in media

Noah Walch, Columnist
January 28, 2021

As someone who spends a considerable amount of time on Twitter, I can attest to the fact that pressing the “post” button is sometimes too easy. Firing out a 200-character Tweet can seem so innocuous...

Oracle After Hours: How music filled the void of 2020 and creates hope for 2021

Oracle After Hours: How music filled the void of 2020 and creates hope for 2021

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, columnist
December 31, 2020

With 2020 crawling to an end, we are finishing a year that has left us no shortage of memories. From the relatively few highs to the litany of lows, these moments will be with us for a very long time.  As...

Oracle After Hours: Five must see movies during winter break

Oracle After Hours: Five must see movies during winter break

Rachel Koopersmith, columnist
December 17, 2020

I love watching movies. Nothing melts away the stress of school, makes you forget that argument with your parents or is a better way to procrastinate than getting lost in a movie.  Throughout quarantine,...

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