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Is the grass greener on the other side?

Is the grass greener on the other side?

Jordan Soto, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

Sports have always been played on grass and there’s no reason why it should’ve changed. It’s better to play on grass than turf because it's a safer surface to play on with reduced injury risks. I’ve...

Is the grass greener on the other side?

Is the grass greener on the other side?

Matteo Carlini, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

Turf has changed the game of football, soccer and baseball because the speed, consistency and durability it offers make it clear: turf not only makes the playing surface better, it is the future of sports.  One...

What caffeine drink is superior?

What caffeine drink is superior?

October 15, 2025

From morning lectures to late-night study sessions, caffeine runs college life. But while some people turn to coffee, I’ve found CELSIUS gives the same boost – with cleaner ingredients and better...

What caffeine drink is superior?

What caffeine drink is superior?

Josefina de la Torre, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

I believe that energy drinks have more detrimental effects on the human body in young people than coffee.  While some may argue that drinking coffee is the same as drinking energy drinks, coffee tends...

Going abroad made college better

Going abroad made college better

Norah Sheppard-Hutchins, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

I studied abroad in Berlin, Germany, over the summer and it added excitement to the otherwise dull and predictable routine of everyday college life.  I enrolled in the Faculty-Led Program (FLP) for...

Get cookin’ with cheesey basics

Get cookin’ with cheesey basics

Jackson Lindstrom, Columnist October 9, 2025

My favorite thing to make in my low-level cooking rotation is quesadillas because of its simplicity and deliciousness.  All you need for a quesadilla is some cheese and a tortilla, but this recipe...

Counterpoints: Battle of social media diversions

Counterpoints: Battle of social media diversions

Matteo Carlini, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

TikTok is one of the most distracting apps out there.  What makes it so addictive is how easily it pulls you in and keeps you scrolling for hours without even realizing it.  The short videos, endless...

Counterpoints: Battle of social media diversions

Counterpoints: Battle of social media diversions

Elisha Callueng, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

Instagram and TikTok can be used for many purposes. It can be used as a tool for staying engaged with global events or discovering the latest trends.  Instagram’s features are different compared...

IM=X Pilates studio located in Gilroy has rows of Reformer pilates stations located inside the establishment.

Pilates reform masculinity in men

Jordan Soto, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

Pilates is a form of strength training that focuses on core muscles, improved flexibility and posture, according to the Cleveland Clinic health essentials website.  Pilates has been rising in popularity...

Labubus, a scary cute bag charm, has risen into popularity because of K-Pop star Lisa.

Labubus waste goes beyond money

Josefina de la Torre, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

The overconsumption of Labubus is harming our bank accounts and the environment.  This year, the new trend is Labubus, a scary cute monster bag charm that has gone viral on social media because of ...

Freedom of speech should unite us

Freedom of speech should unite us

Joaquin Cruz, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

When I discuss my social and political beliefs with others around me, I want to do it without the intent to divide us, but rather unite in hopes for a more equitable community.  After the death of...

I don’t need campus life to thrive

I don’t need campus life to thrive

Matteo Carlini, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

Weeks into my first semester at San José State, I refuse to get involved with campus life at all. When I transferred to SJSU, I had expectations that I would join clubs, make friends, and immerse...

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