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Fall 2022

History of Marijuana Convictions and Biden’s Pardon of 2022’s Effect on Society

By: Jodi Fraser Edited by: Basim Khan On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden granted pardons to individuals who have been convicted of marijuana possession. In the official White House Statement, the parameters for the pardon are laid out; the pardon will forgive US citizens’ federal charges for simple marijuana possession on and before the…

Why the age of the influencer has Gen-Z in a chokehold.

Why the Age of the Influencer has Gen Z in a Chokehold: By: Tierra Ola Over the past year, there has been debate between Generation Z (Gen-Z) and pretty much all the past generations. Most of the debate is centered around the fact that older generations feel as though Gen-Z is lacking in…

Representation of Same-Sex Relationships

By: Samuel Line When we look to relationships in media what do we typically see? The honest answer is that we see what will sell the best. People are so starved for any same-sex relationships that any relationship between two characters of the same gender is likely to become seen as a homosexual relationship. I…