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"Today, American citizens’ response to the widespread availability of news and information is a natural withering of the pieces that are required for a successful democracy, leading to people becoming informed on lies, rather than the truth." (Graphics Editor / Alexander Cruz)

DiCicco: Democracy dies on TikTok

Nick DiCicco, Staff Writer December 3, 2025

When our country was founded in 1776, people had to attend local news readings at town halls, homes, and other gathering places in order to stay informed. They would often hear from one of the roughly...

"Wars raged on, deaths piled up, and new leaders took power while I turned my head away from the screen." (Alexander Cruz / Graphics Editor)

Fugee: Ignorance will never be bliss

Hayden Fugee, Copy Editor October 8, 2025

In an era where news and current events are blowing up our phones, filling our notifications, and on every corner of social media, some choose to omit it altogether in favor of their mental health. Many...

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