When 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III died by suicide in February, his mother, Megan Garcia, pinned the blame on the popular website Character AI for his passing. In October, the grieving mother filed a lawsuit against the chatbot site owned by Google....

President-elect Donald Trump has started announcing his selections to fill the positions of his cabinet and other major roles within his administration after he was officially declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5. At press...

Bullying, both in-person and online, continues to be a widespread issue affecting people of all ages, with particularly damaging effects on mental health. Dallas College psychology professor and licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Jones said, “We used...

Every October, we unite to raise awareness about a disease that affects our mothers, sisters, friends and even ourselves: breast cancer. This month, known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of early...

The United States’ Electoral College, the federal voting system established by the Constitution as a compromise between the election of the president being determined by Congress or by a popular vote of American citizens, has become an issue of heated...

Maybe or maybe not is the silent question. Who is keeping score? Will we get a chance to vote again after this election? Has hip-hop  lost  its punch? The next 50 yrs of hip-hop  might not matter if we are not a democracy.  Yes, it is up in the air...

On Sept. 4, Colt Gray, 14, used an AR-15 style rifle for a mass shooting at Apalachee High School, right outside of Atlanta.  America mourns  for the four people — two 14-year-old students and two teachers — who  lost their lives and the nine people...

What do arsenic, nickel, and lead have in common? According to recent studies, these metals are all found in tampons, a feminine hygiene product used by millions across the U.S. and internationally. In a recent research article authored by members of...

Never leave your drink unattended. Make sure to go out with a group of trusted friends. Never go home with strangers, and keep your phone fully charged. These are just some of the demands parents give when they send their kids off to college or to a...

The situation in Venezuela is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Elections, which under normal circumstances should be a pillar of democracy, have become a manipulated process reflecting the country’s deep political and social crisis. Instead of serving...

As an international student, my journey has been a balancing act between two homes, two lives and two versions of myself. Having moved from Egypt to Texas just a year ago, I made a conscious choice to embrace a new beginning. I wanted to establish a life...