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The Dangerous Glamorization of Mental Illness

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – My name is Emma Gepner and I have Dysthymic Depression. According to The Kim Foundation, nearly 30 percent of people above the age of 18 living in the United States suffer from at least one type of diagnosable mental disorder. On college campuses, you’ll frequently hear students talking about how […]

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Underlying Racism in the Feminist Movement

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Election Day is just around the corner, and fighting for the presidential title are undoubtedly two of the most controversial candidates in American history. While the prospect of “Madame President” is becoming a more realistic vision, it’s still too soon to tell if Secretary Clinton’s potential election will actually be a victory for all […]

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5 Ways to Stay Motivated This Semester

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Now that fall break is officially over, some feel like the semester is just flying by, while others feel as though the workload will never end. Being halfway through the semester can make it difficult to find the motivation one may have had while starting off the new school year. Luckily, there are a few […]

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7 Ways to Make the Most of Autumn

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Fall is a favorite season for many people because of the perfect weather, relaxed atmosphere, and warming ambiance it brings.  Fall is a great time of year to be outside, to go on adventures, and to just enjoy time with friends and family.  There are plenty of things to do this season that take advantage of […]

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Voters on the Fence Snag the Spotlight During Second Presidential Debate

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – On October 9th, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took the stage yet again for the second debate of the 2016 presidential race. Registered voters from the St. Louis area who have yet to commit to either candidate were randomly chosen by Gallup to attend the event and ask questions. Debate moderators Anderson Cooper […]

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"Black Lives Matter" or "All Lives Matter"?

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a movement that began after Trayvon Martin, an unarmed African American teenager, was murdered by neighborhood watch patrolman George Zimmerman. According to their website, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi created the group as a “call to action for Black people” and as “a response to the anti-Black racism that […]