By Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Express In today’s society, which feels like everything is in constant motion, buzzing notifications, trying to maintain a lifestyle, endless work styles, happiness for people has started to look different for people. For many, happiness isn’t found in materialistic things, but in a moment of connection and, most importantly, peace. Over time, shifts within the culture have changed the way people think and talk about happiness. Social media

By Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Express In 2024, more than 119 million Americans were traveling 50 miles or more during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, according to the AAA’s 2024 year-end travel forecast. The projection marks one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in recent years, reflecting strong consumer confidence and a continued return to pre-pandemic travel habits. About 107 million of those travelers were reported to travel by car, according to the

By Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Stock In today’s society, almost everywhere you go, you see the early 2000s from hairstyles to the low-rise jeans, and hear the remixes of your favorite songs from that era. The early 2000s aren't just a trend; it's a time capsule. Social media, fashion, and entertainment have all embraced elements from this era, and this influence so no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Seeing the comeback of accessories and nostalgic velour tracksuits,

By Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Express Road rage and aggressive driving are increasingly common on U.S. roadways, with nearly all drivers admitting to risky behavior behind the wheel, according to a 2025 study by the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety. The report found that 96 percent of drivers engaged in some form of aggressive driving over the past year, challenging assumptions that road rage is limited to a small subset of motorists. In the same report, it was revealed

By: Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Express A proposed policy by the U.S. The Department of Education's decision to redefine which graduate degrees would be deemed “professional” has set off a wave of controversy from nursing, architects, educators, etc, who warn this change could sharply limit federal loan access for their programs. Under this draft, advanced nursing degrees, which include master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and other clinical doctorates, may no longer be

Courtesy of Adobe Stock Across the United States, Gen Z is feeling the weight of the rising cost of living. Between minimum wage pay and rent, many young adults struggle to stay financially stable, often leading them to take on side hustles just to make ends meet. What used to be a means of earning extra cash has now become an economic survival strategy. Rent prices continue to see a rise across college towns and major cities, whether in South Carolina, Florida, or California

Courtesy of Adobe Stock As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible and advanced, the public remains divided on whether AI is a helpful tool or a shortcut that undermines genuine effort. AI tools ranging from content generators to AI chatbots are now being used in healthcare, education, workplaces, media, and everyday decision-making, forcing institutions and individuals to confront questions about originality, ethics, and the future role of human intelligence.

By Alexis Freeman Courtesy of Adobe Stock Most college students say social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are fueling procrastination, making it harder to complete assignments on time, according to recent studies. Social media use among college students is fueling higher rates of procrastination, academic delays and mental fatigue, according to new research from the American Psychological Association. Studies show that up to 95% of college students procrastinat

By Alexis Freeman Photo by Alexis Freeman In the American South, life just doesn’t unfold; it lingers. Greetings aren’t rushed but exchanged like gifts, sunlight stretches across the porches, and cicadas hum through warm afternoons. There is an unspoken rhythm here, not dictated by clocks but by moments: neighbors waving from driveways, coffee on the porch, and dogs lounging around. People who weren’t born here notice it first: the presence, the pace, and the focus on people

By Alexis Freeman When most college students are hitting the snooze button in the morning, 23-year-old architecture student Malikhai Mcgraw is already lacing up his shoes to head to the gym. By 6 a.m., he’s in the middle of a high-intensity workout, the first building block in a meticulously structured day that balances a part-time job, fitness, creative work, graduate coursework, and personal reflection. “A typical day for me is pretty structured,” Mcgraw said. “I wake up ar