Economic bubbles have long been a unique point of interest for me. There’s the classic examples—dot-com—the obscure ones—Uranium—or the currently developing situations that may trigger a major...
Finally, after 43 days of the government being shut down, Congress and the President reached an agreement and passed a bill allocating the federal budget on November 12th, a record 43 days of uncertainty...
Snow, snow, snow! A polar vortex is expected to surround Wisconsin this holiday season, and it’s time to warm up and get crafting. We’ve always enjoyed mittens and their simplicity, but why do they...
When a phone company as huge as Apple switches its user interface in such a mild way, usually there’s mild excitement from huge fans and mild confusion for regular people. The iPhone 17, which came out...
For many little kids, Shirley Temples are the height of luxury. If you’re out for a fancy dinner, you need a fun drink. If you’re 8, you can’t exactly order yourself a nice cocktail or glass of wine...
On November 14th and 15th, I made my way to VPM to see VPM Drama’s production of Out of the Frying Pan, the fall play. I took a seat with little knowledge of the show and fairly high expectations from...
We’ve all gotten used to the NFL playoffs of the 2020s. In the AFC, the Chiefs always get the number one seed, with the Bills and Ravens following close behind at 2-3, while in the NFC, the 49ers, Lions,...
The No Kings protests on October 18th are estimated to be the largest single-day protest in the history of the United States, with the event organizers placing attendance estimates around 7 million. For...
Historically, younger U.S. voters do so at a much lower rate than older voters—in 2024, 47.7% of 18-24 year olds voted, while 74.7% of the 65+ population did. Older and retired voters often have more...
Last month, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were halted for the first time in history. When the Senate failed to pass the appropriations bill, the U.S. government was shut down...
After losing all three branches of the federal government last year, Democrats finally won big on November 11th. Virginia elected its first female governor in Democrat Abigail Spanberger, and New Jersey...
Happy December Spartans!
This is Varnika, Sword & Shield’s Art & Entertainment Editor. I hope the long fall break gave everyone a chance to relax as we enter the last month of 2025. As always,...
