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A woman hides her boyfriend behind a large bouquet. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?   This is the question that launched a thousand think pieces. The original article that inspired it, written by Chanté Joseph , focused primarily on women’s presentation of their boyfriends on social media. Instead of centering their content on their relationships, many women were opting to post about their boyfriends more subtly or hide them entirely, which

Emma Bryans ('28) weight lifting in Spark's downstairs weight room on Feb. 3. Photo by Patricia Krepel. Getting into shape and keeping a healthy lifestyle have become status symbols in recent years, especially during a time when groceries are increasingly expensive, and a gym membership is an unnecessary expense for many. Willamette students may find it easier to achieve than a significant portion of the population. Now, as the cost-of-living crisis continues, everyone should

Jackbox player avatars sitting around a screen playing the game. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Jackbox was one of many online games that facilitated digital socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic and thus blew up during that general time period. Clips of YouTubers playing the game circled the internet, and young people needed something to do all day that wasn’t Minecraft and Among Us. Jackbox refers to several different “party packs” all made by the same company, each conta