Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Babysitting and dog sitting are  the easiest ways to make a lump sum of money, but that means that you have to watch other people’s children and dogs. Both are raised/trained by other adults and reflect how good those adults are at raising and teaching. Parenting is hard, but if you have a shitty kid or a shitty dog, then that’s on you. As well, once you age and become old and easily pissed off, you hate things more and more. 

As someone with both dogs and young children in their life, I love them, but I respect that other people might not. Currently, I am dog-sitting and learning the hard way that I am now old and over these dogs. I appreciate my dogs so much more that I have had to deal with other people’s dogs’ poor behavior. So, I am now becoming Squidward and I am okay with that.

Emily Allgair, Staff 

Look, I’m just as in love with Fezco as the next person, but “Euphoria” viewers have to admit that this show is wilding out with Nick Cannon – and not necessarily in a good way. “Euphoria” isn’t any different than “Riverdale,” “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”, or any other show about teens for teens except that it takes itself way too seriously. Although “Euphoria” contains a much more mature baseline plot, including abuse in multiple forms, it is still targeted at high school kids, which makes it all the more dangerous.

The character of Rue Bennett, for example, is one who barely faces any consequences for her actions until the second season of the show, and even then what happens to her is only implied. This tiptoes on glamorizing drug use and abuse, especially considering that her overdose was performed through a musical number at the end of the first season. If that doesn’t make you think, maybe it should… As for season two, the least problematic character is Maddy, which says something in itself. And yes, of course she deserves better, but for 15 year olds to be idolizing someone who lies as a means of protecting her abuser is not something to be proud of. But you’re right, you’re right, I’m forgetting about the pretty makeup that everyone has. From the glitter and the nails and the personalized color scheme for each character to the insanely graphic sex scenes between adults who are supposed to look like actual children, what’s the harm?

Overall, my biggest issue with “Euphoria” is how the creators try to portray the show as a way to “dig deeper into the struggles of today’s teens” when in reality this show is a money grab. It’s okay that that’s all it is as long as you’re up front about it, and they aren’t. If they really wanted to help out those who are struggling, they wouldn’t include graphic displays of such struggles which likely end up triggering those who actually are struggling. You can get your point across without having a “Thirteen Reasons Why” moment (and you know exactly what I’m talking about). Again, don’t get me wrong, this has nothing to do with the actors – especially those who have recently stated that they asked for less nudity in some of their scenes because it was uncomfortable and unnecessary – this is on the creators.

Now, I am still counting down until season three is released in 2024 and I don’t know if I’m more excited for that release or my own graduation, but I do know that it likely won’t get any better.

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

The week after spring break signifies the halfway point of the semester and is also the start of the slide. The senior slide is the downward spiral those graduating in May take once the end is in sight. All the work you have to do is not as important as having fun during your last few months of college. All the effort you don’t have, but know you need is really draining all the energy you barely have. Now this could’ve been happening since the beginning of the school year for some people, but now everyone is feeling it. 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

Don’t get me wrong, I am happy that the newest edition in the multitude of Batman movies is doing well with both critics and audiences. But, Robert Pattinson made a statement, a promise, to pursue another career path if his take on the cape crusader failed. In the modern era of the amazing Christian Bale “Batman Begins” trilogy and the interesting Ben Affleck “Justice League” Batman, Pattison had a 50/50 chance of being a bop or a flop. It’s a bop, with a 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, high ratings from the Collegian and an 8.5/10 rating on IMDB as well as an overall positive audience review. I cannot personally back the reviews, since I have yet to watch the film, but you can check out A&E for their take. 

Like I said prior, I am happy for those involved in the film for its success, BUTMr. Robert Pattinson, in his normal outta pocket manor, has me wishing for the failure of “The Batman.” Pattinson told The Guardian in a recent interview that if the superhero movie flops, “Porn,” he will do “art house porn.” WHY WOULDN’T WE WANT HIM TO FAIL? While he is notorious for giving the press outlandish interviews with far-fetched answers, I don’t think he was lying about doing porn. Art house porn is, I’m guessing, just like the A24 of porn and Pattinson is an A24 actor. He is everyone’s celeb crush, well at least he’s mine and my moms, so I would assume his take on the adult film industry would be well received. His one commercial is already lowkey porn, he’s done sex scenes in Twilight (2008) and other movies, homie’s halfway there. 

Sadly though, the film is a success, we will not be seeing Pattinson in any form of porn, art house or not, to our knowledge. A bummer, but also I am excited to see the movie and experience emo Batman and his edgy Gotham. If you’re really that hung up about the loss of the possibility, idk go read some fanfiction or take a cold shower. Like it’s not that deep, he was probably joking, no need to write a whole article about it or anything, damn. 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

As we all know, La Salle University has altered their mask mandate. Honestly, in my opinion the university should’ve just waited until March 28, two weeks after spring break, rather than taking them off this week and then putting them back on after spring break just to take them off once again a week later. Oh well, I am not in charge of this decision making, as much as I might have great ideas. 

I personally will be sticking to wearing my mask 90 percent of the time on campus. That other 10 percent of the time is when I am around friends and trustworthy people, with that being said, feel offended if you don’t see my face. Wearing a mask will prevent a lot of possible spread of COVID-19, but at the current moment, society is in the variant lull, so wearing masks is now optional. 

When you are with a friend who, like me, is wearing a mask most of the time, but not all of the time and that friend is wearing a mask with just you…feel the offense. We don’t trust your ass, not one bit. We don’t want your germs and think that you 100 percent could get COVID-19 from your personal activities, or maybe we just don’t like you <3. 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

The landmark LGBTQ+ establishment, Woody’s, is a go to place for many in the Philadelphia party scene. I have heard much praise for the bar from many, but I have also heard from several members of the community that the increasing popularity is making the scene feel “straight.” For 38 years, queer people have used Woody’s as a place to feel safe for their own expression, as well as to find people who have similar personal experiences and opinions. Now that it is a popular destination among both gay and straight groups, the bars tone is being affected.

I went to Woody’s for the first time and it was something.

I didn’t know what to expect, but it had big frat energy to me for several reasons. One, the music mixed with the darkness, mixed with all the grinding was the closest I felt to the fall of 2018, 1801, energy. Two, the number of heterosexual makeouts I witnessed was astonishing to see so many and again, I have not seen this in such a high quantity since my time as a freshman in frats. It is bold of me to assume the sexuality of both parties involved and either could be a member of the alphabet mafia, but because you just don’t know it is easy to assume based on societal norms. Honestly, it’s not the fact that heterosexual relationships were happening, it’s the fact that they were much more common than homosexual relationships in the LGBTQ+ establishment. Everywhere I turned, I was faced with an assumed member of the male sex sucking the life out of an assumed member of the female sex. If you looked hard enough, you could see assumed same sex couples engaging in relations. Third, the “dance floor” was just a grinding fest that reminded me of feral freshmen during September, scary. You may be thinking “Claire, you loved frats before the pandemic. What’s the issue with Woody’s feeling that way?” Honestly, it is a bit of a turn off simply because I am over the scene and have matured beyond the hormone fueled parties. Also, the “frat energy” to me is very heterosexual and gives me, personally, negative vibes for the LGBTQ+ community and is the opposite of what I would equate with a safe queer environment. 

I am in no way insinuating that heterosexual people should not be allowed in the establishment, it is truly a fun time, but pointing out that they’re affecting the culture of the bar. The judgment felt by those looking for a same sex partner should not be felt within Woody’s, but sadly it is. Obviously, creeping and lurking by anyone is not okay, but simply showing interest for a member of the same sex should feel less judged in a bar targeted to LGBTQ+ members. If you’re going to a gay bar, in the gayborhood, you should be aware that you will be assumed to be queer in some way. It is not a frat or a regular bar/club with hetero-normative standards, it is a gay bar with homo-normative standards, meaning people are gay and looking for other gays to do gay things with. So don’t treat people poorly when they assume you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a LGBTQ+ establishment. 

That being said, if someone doesn’t respect your sexual preference after it is disclosed and they’re still trying to start something, call their ass out. No one is allowed to make unwanted sexual advances and your sexuality should be respected by all, even if you “look the part” of a sexuality’s sterotype. But if you are straight and make eye contact or bump into someone, don’t look at them in disgust to nonverbally show your disinterest, just be polite and disclose your lack of interest. To put it simply, you are making people feel negatively about themselves in a place that’s supposed to be a safe space to express their sexuality is not cool. It’s so common everywhere else to face backlash simply because you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, don’t come into Woody’s, a known gay estbalishment, and be borderline homophobic. If you truly don’t want to be hit on by a queer person, do not go to a place that is allows all people to express themselves and indulge in their sexual preferences. 

The only thing Woody’s can do to better the environment of the bar is to be less frat by playing better music. People want to hear non-typical bar, frat and club music, the girls and the gays should be catered to by the DJs, the bad mumble rap and mixes can be left off the queue. Truthfully, to better the atmosphere it is the party goers that need to change and adapt to the culture. All are welcome, but if you are going to a gay bar as straight person strictly to look for straight hookups, check yourself. The girls and the gays have lived in harmony for so long and that peace is threatened by those looking to use and abuse places like Woody’s for their own personal gain. (AKA, guys who are looking for the straight girl friends that accompany their gay friends to the bar, as well as other straight-subgroups that are currently less prominent). Before going to any bar, gay or straight, think about the culture and be sure to respect the atmosphere that is meant to be safe. Take your negativity and go. Also, take the rising crime within the bar with you, a real vibe killer. 

Claire Kunzier, Editor 

I love The Jersey Shore and I wish I could experience the letter from season two in my own life, me being like Pauly D. I would like to be aware, but not involved in the drama, just watching it from afar. The letter itself is iconic with it being written in ALL CAPS, direct and taking no prisoners, I can only say that it is truly an iconic piece of literature. 

It’s so iconic because of who wrote it and the absolute chaos that ensued. Snooki and Jenni wrote the letter in an internet cafe after their shift at work. It is truly a girl power moment as well as detrimental to feminism due to the women looking out for their friend and Sammi completely reacting in support of her cheating, lying, abusive boyfriend RON. Ron deserves no rights and I don’t know why I thought they were similar to Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick soulmate energy. THEY ARE NOT. Both are toxic for the other and did some pretty horrible things to one another throughout the relationship, Ron was way worse though, just watch the second season of The Jersey Shore.

In my life I aspire to be involved in my own version of the beloved reality TV show, but it will be almost as good as the original and not like other shows that have tried to replicate it. How will mine be different? IDK, but that’s MTV’s job to figure that out for I am busy, currently, working on memorizing the letter for personal reasons. 

SAM,

THE FIRST NIGHT AT BED WHEN YOU LEFT, RON MADE OUT WITH 2 GIRLS AND PUT HIS HEAD IN BETWEEN A COCKTAIL WAITRESSES BREASTS. ALSO WAS GRINDING WITH MULTIPLE FAT (we don’t agree with the fat shaming but it is in the letter) WOMEN. 

WHEN YOU LEFT CRYING AT KLUTCH, RON WAS HOLDING HANDS AND DANCING WITH A FEMALE AND TOOK DOWN HER NUMBER.

MULTIPLE PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE KNOW, THEREFORE YOU SHOULD KNOW THE TRUTH. 

Emily Allgair, Staff

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Apple needs to stop changing their chargers. I got a new phone over winter break, which was already expensive enough, and then as I was checking out, the worker was like “you should probably get the new charger, too.” New charger? It’s the same charging port so how is there a new cord, you ask? Simple. it no longer goes into a USB-A port but a USB-C port. Like what does that mean? I get that it is a quick cash grab to be like “Oh, your phone’s battery life will be impacted if you use the old charging block.” That is really annoying. And Apple is constantly pulling this kind of stuff. From EarPods switching to AirPods and now this. When does it end? When will the need to stay updated with the current technology market stop being exploited? Will it ever? Now, I can’t even borrow my roommates’ chargers if I need them. Otherwise my battery will drain, or so I was told. Although that may not sound like an immediate problem, I just got a new, fairly expensive, phone and should not have to sacrifice the ‘better battery life’ just to be able to charge it. And I know that this is such a first-world problem, but all I’m saying is that if Steve Jobs were still here, he would be proud of his company yet sad for humanity, and I stand by that statement.