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Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure

Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure

Aidah Brown and Abigail Lee September 23, 2024

The phenomenon of consumerism has been widespread for years, although, more teens are attempting to practice responsible financial habits. According to a 2024 survey by Piper Sandler, teen self-reported...

The thirst trap of water bottle consumption, losing "green" purpose

The thirst trap of water bottle consumption, losing “green” purpose

Isaac Hsu March 14, 2024

The Yeti, Hydro Flask and now most recently, the Stanley cup. Water bottles have become a part of our daily lives, whether it’s for the brands, stickers or even just using them for their intended purpose....

Single's day becomes another for-profit holiday, practice self-love every day

Single’s day becomes another for-profit holiday, practice self-love every day

Marissa Finney November 13, 2020

February’s Valentines Day, September’s National Singles Day and the upcoming Black Friday are consumerist nightmares. In fact, most holidays are.  When most people think of the holiday season,...

From the Heart: In face of excessive consumerism, students should consider making handmade gifts during holiday season

From the Heart: In face of excessive consumerism, students should consider making handmade gifts during holiday season

December 13, 2018

As a 16-year-old girl, one might assume I spend countless hours on end shopping and going to the mall, as many of my peers do. To be fair, I was once in a similar place to those people, sleeping overnight...

More Money, More Problems. People should be more aware of the dangers posed by the consumerist culture of our society.

More Money, More Problems. People should be more aware of the dangers posed by the consumerist culture of our society.

perspectives January 21, 2016

Imagine you have $2 million. What would you do with it? Would you save it? Donate it? Spend it? If you’re Martin Shkreli, former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, then you’d spend $2 million on the Wu-Tang...

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