Sports betting has become widely popularized and accessible since its legalization in 2018, with 30% of Americans admitting to sports betting in the last year. The industry itself generates massive revenue, but athletes, bettors and loved ones of bettors are negatively impacted, burdened by addiction, mental health issues and financial strain.
Social media fitness culture can be very damaging, especially for women. Unqualified fitness influencers often give harmful advice that promotes disordered eating and unrealistic expectations rather than healthy and sustainable habits.
The Cleveland Browns’ week 13 loss highlighted head coach Kevin Stefanski’s ineffective leadership, poor playcalling and inability to develop the offense and promising rookies like Shedeur Sanders. Stefanski’s mismanagement and lack of accountability have hindered the team’s progress, making him no longer the solution for the Browns’ long-term rebuild.
The explosion of Ozempic and other GLP-1s in Hollywood is quickly normalizing extreme thinness and reviving harmful beauty standards. As increasingly thinner celebrities dominate the spotlight, this shift threatens to erase body positivity movements and fuel a dangerous return of eating disorder culture.
The “I’m just a girl” trend has taken over TikTok and integrated its way into everyday language, but its undertones encourage women to belittle themselves and reinforce harmful gender stereotypes. At a time when women’s rights are under attack both culturally and politically, this trend is a dangerous narrative for young girls to witness.
Performative activism is often dismissed as shallow gestures aimed at preserving social status. However, it still plays a crucial role in spreading awareness and increasing visibility about important issues, which leads to a collective action that can elicit real political or social change.
Many students use Rate My Professors to learn about professors and their teaching styles when selecting classes. However, there are many issues with the site, such as biases and outdated reviews, which make it a poor foundation for choosing classes.
Myles Garrett’s disappointment with the Cleveland Browns’ losing season feels unfair because he wasted a chance at a championship in favor of a massive contract after re-signing with the Browns in March. Fans shouldn’t sympathize with him after he chose money over winning.
The NFL has allowed Guardian Caps to be worn during games to reduce concussions. Yet the majority of players refuse to wear them, prioritizing appearance over safety. With the long-term effects of head injuries as prevalent as ever, the NFL must step in and make Guardian Caps mandatory to protect athletes from their own vanity.
Taylor Swift’s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” falls short of the lyrical and stylistic standard Swift has built throughout her career. While the production shines, the awkward lyrics, internet jargon and forced sensuality show an artistic decline from one of the most celebrated songwriters and storytellers.
Solutions by The State News
