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Cassandra Mischak - Journalism Student 192 Greenbriar Lane Newtown, PA 18940 (Article Link: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-22/editorial-california-lawmakers-try-again-to-make-social-media-companies-add-safeguards-for-kids) Re: ‘Social media companies refuse to safeguard kids. It’s up to lawmakers now,’ as a 22-year-old female in today's screen-consuming generation, I couldn't agree more with your column on social media regulations for kids. Growing up in the hectic world of evolving technology, my parents established strict regulations regarding the amount of time spent and the accounts allowed on my tablet. Thankfully, solely because of their implemented rules, I didn’t experience the harmful addiction that young users face today. Social media companies most certainly have a responsibility to administer protection for young users, but their efforts in doing so are inadequate. By not having intact regulations, social media platforms are exposing young children to...

Another Rounds Intoxicating Journey Q News By Cassandra Mischak Imagine participating in a social experiment where you and your closest friends embark upon an activity to enhance the quality of your daily lives. Sounds intriguing, right? However, let’s say that the activity of your choice is consuming a specific amount of alcohol each day to better your life. Well of course, for most people, that will most definitely not end with the best results. The Danish film, Another Round , directed by Thomas Vinterberg, will not only have you crying with laughter at some scenes, but it will also make you feel quite uneasy from time to time. Most importantly, this movie will leave you in deep-thought of a deep, meaningful message. This 117-minute comedy and thriller film premiered Dec. 18, 2020.  You might recognize the award-winning main character of Another Round, Mads Mikkelsen, as Hannibal Lector from the disturbing series Hannibal. The storyline is centered around Mads Mikkelsen, who i...

  ‘Another Round’ Movie Review Draft Q News By Cassandra Mischak Imagine participating in a social experiment where you and your closest friends embark upon an activity to enhance the quality of your daily lives. Sounds fun and interesting, right? However, let’s say that the activity you choose is consuming alcohol to better your days. Well of course, for most people, that will most definitely not end with good results. The Danish film, Another Round, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, will not only have you crying with laughter, but also make you feel quite uneasy from time to time. Most importantly, this movie will leave you in deep-thought of a meaningful message. This 117-minute comedy and thriller film premiered Dec. 18, 2020.  The storyline is centered around Martin (Mads Mikkelsen) who is a high school history teacher going through a midlife crisis. Aside from managing chaos in his job, he is also constantly grappling with his marriage and family life.  Mads Mikkelsen,...

High Point University’s Kazoku: A True Hibachi Experience By Cassandra Mischak Q News High Point University is the home to three fine-dining restaurants that are all located in the heart of campus. As students, you are able to make a reservation at one of the restaurant labs once a week. Fortunately, each student can use a meal swipe in replacement for the cost of the three-course dinners. Since these dining labs are present at the university to help prepare students for proper etiquette, professional business attire is required. All three of these on-campus dining restaurants build the students' confidence in professional settings that go beyond an office cubicle.  The first restaurant to open on campus is a steakhouse called 1924 Prime, located in the R.G Wanek Center. In the fall of 2022, a Mediterranean, high-end restaurant opened inside the Kahn Hotel, directly beside the Nido and Mariana Qubein Conference Arena.  But most recently, this year, a family-style, teppanyaki d...