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Social media discourse surrounding Hurricane Milton lacks sensitivity

Social media discourse surrounding Hurricane Milton lacks sensitivity

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 14, 2024

Arriving only weeks after the horrifying Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as an intense Category 3 storm on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Leading up to the storm's landfall, numerous tornadoes, dangerous wind and rain began on the state's...

Spooktacular screenings: Must watch October films

Collin St John, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2024

As cold wind starts to shake the trees outside and the smell of baked goods keeps you warm inside, there's no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by watching spooky movies. While you're sipping on your cider and carving pumpkins this season,...

Polarizing politics: The invasive and ineffective reality of campaign ads

Collin St John, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential race is coming to an end in just a few weeks and personally, I could not be more excited. I find myself counting down the days because no matter who wins, the campaign advertisements will finally come to an end. I feel that the 2024...

Productivity plague: Self-care during illness should be prioritized

Productivity plague: Self-care during illness should be prioritized

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 7, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way we look at sickness in the United States, but physically mandated taking time to heal and recover (a move rarely seen in corporate, consumerist America). Now that case numbers have dropped and vaccines are...

Hollywood’s unoriginal movie remakes are driving me crazy

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2024

I recently watched the new psychological horror film “Speak No Evil,” a remake of a Danish film with the same name released in 2022. The only difference was the fact that the main characters were American, and the remake had a more eventful ending....

Fan frenzy: the internet owes Chappell Roan an apology

Fan frenzy: the internet owes Chappell Roan an apology

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 30, 2024

Chappell Roan, singer of the hit song “Good Luck, Babe” and the VMA’s Best New Artist, has seen a meteoric rise to fame over the past year. That rapid rise to fame placed Roan under a constant microscope of criticism. The intense scrutiny that Roan...

Falling in love with fall: Autumn is the most superior season

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2024

I think fall is the most superior season, and it's just around the corner. The leaves change color, and pumpkin spice fills the air. You can also cuddle up on the couch with a cozy blanket, and watch scary movies.  The majority of Americans agree...

Jane’s Addiction on-stage altercation, canceled tour is a shame

Collin St. John, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2024

On Sept. 13th, Perry Farrell, the lead singer of Jane’s Addiction attacked his bandmate Dave Navarro on stage at a Boston concert. In my opinion, attacking your unsuspecting bandmate in front of a crowd is certainly uncalled for. Farrell body blocked...

Pizza isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2024

Picture this: it’s football season. You’re sitting on your couch with a group of friends watching a Lions game. All of a sudden, there’s a knock on the door-- your pizza is here. You return from the front door, pizza in hand, and the cheesy, tomato...

Life-saving sound: our favorite CPR certified songs

Life-saving sound: our favorite CPR certified songs

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 23, 2024

For hands-only CPR, the recommended compression is supposed to be at 120 beats per minute. It turns out, many songs that have hit high on the Billboard charts have the same recommended beats per minute. 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital...

Great gestures: my favorite ways to greet friends

Collin St John, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2024

Greetings are an important part of communication. There are many ways to greet one another, and in this column, I will dive into my favorite ways to greet my friends. These greetings aren’t in any particular order, and there are even a few tips on what...