The Arrowhead

How hauls harm: the consequences of online fashion trends

As haul culture grows in popularity so do it's effects on the environment. What may appear as entertaining at first, can be detrimental not only to viewers' mental health but also the world as a whole.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
May 29, 2026

Podcast propaganda spreads political polarization

In order for humanity to thrive, strong sources and informative outlets are needed. This communication and the spread of information allow for human culture to flourish; however, when opinion is disguised as fact and uniformity is disguised as social commerce, humanity is lost.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
March 27, 2026

Cupid consumerism impacts holiday overconsumption

Through inflated holiday spending, people waste extreme amounts of money on Valentine’s Day gifts from large companies every year. This can be costly to consumers, decrease revenue to small businesses and take a toll on the environmental well-being of the earth.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2026

Not so rotten tomatoes: The art of objectively bad cinema

From quotes and sayings to impactful messages and themes, movies are an important part of pop culture worldwide. However, it isn’t just the highly rated or well-done movies that are impactful; “trash movies” can be just as memorable or beloved.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
December 19, 2025

From malls to FaceTime calls, the absence of ‘hanging-out’

As social media becomes more popularized and mistrust of teenagers grows, social spaces for teens become scarce. Malls appear desolate, and more age restrictions are placed, leaving teenagers wondering where to go.

Ari Swindells, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2025

Maturity ‘sleighs’ childhood, changes perspectives

There comes a certain time when the question of aging out of the holidays hits. Family celebrations might seem silly, and characters like Santa and the Easter Bunny do not seem plausible anymore.

Kami Ziegler, Opinion Editor
May 30, 2025