A lot has happened since we left campus last spring: America turned 250 years old, Europeans discovered Buc-ee’s during the FIFA World Cup and the largest known outbreak of Cyclospora ever was recorded in the U.S., leading to over 15,000 confirmed cases from May 1 to Aug. 17.

Most coffee shops charge customers when they change drink orders to be made with alternative milk. Changing one ingredient makes a beverage go from a standard drink to a high expense. Though $1 is not much of a difference, the cost adds up for someone who regularly buys beverages from a local business. The beverage market has normalized adding alternative milk to the menu, but the pricing scale needs to change.

The beginning of a new semester always feels the same. Regardless of whether you’re a freshman experiencing your first time away from home, or a senior having your first last day of school, everyone is filled with excitement and anticipation. However, under all the smiles, there’s another feeling that quietly affects many students: belonging.

Social media, being the ever-changing medium, has fundamentally altered our lives and perceptions. The algorithm is always evolving and, in turn, evolving us: our identities and labels.

The biggest movie in 2026 has been “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” from Marvel Studios, which has made just over $1.2 billion since being released July 31. It’s a blueprint for success in the film industry.

Many people don’t know what GLP-1 therapies were truly designed for and how the trend surrounding them has affected those who need them most. Pharmaceutical marketing has turned a legitimate medical treatment into a lifestyle product, leaving those who rely on these drugs without access.