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Seniors Luke Doudna and Vansh Gupta practice mewing in their free time.

Op-Ed: Looksmaxxing isn’t entirely a joke

By Cindy Cui, Opinion-Editorial Editor February 5, 2024

In the digital era where TikTok trends and Instagram reels reign supreme, a new self-improvement concept has taken root, especially among teenagers. "Looksmaxxing." A term that might draw a chuckle or...

SHEIN, the fast-fashion company, overtook Amazon as the most downloaded app last year, but its affordable trends come at a cost.

#SHEIN fast fashion offers affordable trends at the cost of questionable eco and labor practices

By Ankitha Lavi, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

When a small company started making inexpensive wedding dresses in China, no one knew it would be one of the most successful fast-fashion companies in the world.  Through viral unboxing hauls and trendy...

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