The growing minor-attracted persons (MAP) movement raises concerns about the normalization of pedophilia, the exploitation of children and the comparison of attraction to minors with LGBTQ+ identities and civil rights.

By: Amira Fariha | Published on: October 8, 2026 A banner hangs outside a student residence at Cornell. Sep. 16, 2026 – A former student at Cornell University filed a civil lawsuit against the university, its associated Greek organizations and others, alongside seven of its male students: Matthew Ingalls, Jonathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar. The former student, known as Jane Doe in court documents, alleges that in Oct

Jefferson’s East Falls campus welcomed students, alumni and families for a day of school spirit, entertainment and community during its annual Homecoming and Family Day.

By: Camila Gomez | Published on Oct. 5, 2026 The WRC is excited to officially announce the launch of its “Fall 2026 Research Roster,” bringing together emerging women researchers to investigate medical, scientific, psychological, and public health questions affecting diverse communities. The Fall 2026 roster was finalized on October 1 and comprises 12 research groups, each working on a distinct topic throughout the semester. Their work will culminate in WRC’s upcoming Novembe

By: Sofia Jordao | Published on: October 5, 2026 Graphic by Tao Hurgunow The Timeline: Sep. 4 in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Macklemore, one of Ed Sheeran’s supporting artists on his current Loop Tour, called for Free Palestine in his opening set. Macklemore, an American rapper and musician, has been a dedicated activist against the Palestinian genocide and has been one of the music industry’s most vocal critics of the Israel-Gaza conflict. When introducing his song, Hind

By: Alleigh Waskie | Published on: October 4, 2026 Photo illustration by Slate. Images via Amazon MGM Studios and Grand Central Publishing. Oct. 2, 2026 — The movie adaptation of one of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novels, “Verity,” has renewed discourse surrounding controversies involving the author, including her response to allegations of sexual harassment against her son, despite her continued release of novels centering victims of domestic violence. Additionally, readers

By: Reno Bianco | Published on: September 30, 2026 Image by Leah De La Torre, nmsuroundup September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Due to the pervasive nature of social media algorithms, most of you have figured that out by now. You’ve likely seen a man post about the simple ways you can prevent someone else from taking their own life, and another one mentions how he failed to do those things for his best friend. However, despite all the aesthetic carousels you’ve see

Sep. 18, 2026- President Donald Trump announces that he is stripping the United States of one of its key pillars- freedom of the press. On the social media platform X, Trump posted that “effective immediately”, three major news outlets are banned from the White House “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ [of] FAKE NEWS!”

By: Tina Pham Looking for a taste of Vietnam nearby? Look no further, these restaurants have some of the best Vietnamese dishes that'll remind you of home! Pho Philly Photo courtesy of Pho Philly via their official website (https://phophillypa.com) Pho Philly is a Vietnamese family-owned restaurant located near the PHL Airport. They serve a variety of dishes and even include a vegan and vegetarian menu. Stop by and enjoy a nice hot bowl of pho! Café Nhan Photo courtesy of Ye

By Amira Fahira BTS performs during “BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang” in Seoul, South Korea, on March 21, 2026. The concert marked the K-pop group’s return to the stage and was streamed live globally on Netflix. June 16, 2026- The Grammys announced that they would be creating five new categories, one of which was the “Best Asian Pop” category. In light of this, the members of BTS have unanimously decided not to submit their music for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. From Bad Bunny to

By Sofia Jordao Source: Fallon Shinseki Friday, April 17- After a long semester of hard work and late rehearsals, Jefferson’s on-campus theater group, Gemini Theatre Club, had an incredible opening to their play, 8 Minutes Left. Occurring in a series of vignettes following characters in Charlesville, N.J., the play is a dark comedy detailing the final eight minutes of life on Earth before the world ends at 4:44 p.m. Commenting on her involvement in the play, actress Abbey

By Sofia Jordao Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of Philadelphia City Hall on March 28, 2026, for the city’s third “No Kings Day” protest to express their dissatisfaction with the current Trump Administration. Source: Emily Neil/WHYY Sparked by outrage over recent political initiatives taken by President Trump, the “No Kings Day” protests have quickly become a nationwide event. From small towns to large metropolitan areas, protestors have gathered in a show of opp

By Amira Fariha Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to dive into a world of romance, laughter and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re celebrating with someone special, having a Galentines party, or just enjoying some me-time, a rom-com is always a good idea. Here are some rom-coms that will make your heart skip a beat, no matter what kind of love story you’re in the mood for. Source: Netflix 5. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) This Netflix hit became an instant class

By Kristopher Giangreco The Thomas Jefferson Baseball Team is on an extraordinary run this season, securing their place as one of the top teams in the country. With a current record of 27-11, the team has catapulted to #14 in the national rankings, a remarkable achievement that reflects both their hard work and talent on the field. They have also been the #1 ranked team in their region for multiple weeks in a row. Under the leadership of Head Coach Pat Horvath and Assistant