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What to know before you start collecting video games 

Christian Roethling -
There are some important things to know before collecting retro video games to avoid scams and get the best bang for your buck.  

Anchovies are the best pizza topping and you can’t convince me otherwise 

Christian Roethling -
Anchovies are an amazing pizza topping and I’m tired of pretending they’re not. 

Don’t let Trump saving TikTok fool you into thinking he’s changed 

Christian Roethling -
Gen Z would be wise not to start considering Donald Trump a hero despite his recent quest to “save” TikTok from being banned in the U.S. 

Meta has underestimated the threat of online misinformation 

Mikayla Keniry -
Meta’s decision to remove its fact-checking feature following the rise of Republican control of the White House is a last-ditch effort to gain legislative leverage from Trump despite the flood of non-flagged misinformation that will soon infiltrate American citizens’ social media timelines. 

Exploring the Archives: Has the downplaying of women’s healthcare really come that far in the last half-century? 

Hannah Barton -
This past summer, a few of my colleagues and I worked alongside the Brock Archives & Special Collections department to digitally archive all of The Brock Press’ physical volumes. Dating from September 1964 to March 2020, these issues covered 56 years of Brock history, much of which had been, up until that point, nearly lost to time. 

The most overrated video game of all time 

Christian Roethling -
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is certainly an enjoyable game and a classic title that set many foundations for 3D video games, but it is nowhere close to being the greatest game of all time. 

After writing 150+ articles, here are the ones that aged the worst 

Christian Roethling -
Over the last two-and-a-half years, I have written many articles as an editor for The Brock Press. Many were written during my ongoing time as Managing Editor, in which I have largely focused on the Opinion section, providing my insights on an array of topics including politics, internet culture, video games and Milk Duds. 

Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t a revolution, but that’s exactly what Nintendo needs 

Christian Roethling -
The recently announced Nintendo Switch 2 might not be the hardware revolution some fans were hoping for, but it’s exactly what Nintendo needs to succeed in the next generation of gaming. 

Editorial: DOGE and the economic aristocracy of the Trump administration 

Haytham Nawaz -
Elon Musk’s advisory commission to President Trump, DOGE, wears a mask of populism to legitimize what can only be described as economic aristocracy.   

Brock students should look beyond the Campus Store to save money on textbooks 

Cameron Sauder -
Textbooks are necessary for most university courses but getting them from the Campus Store can break your bank account. Here’s how to get the most out of your textbooks by looking past the standard avenues. 

Kevin O’Leary is a traitor to Canada 

Christian Roethling -
Kevin O’Leary’s support in spurring on Donald Trump’s quest to merge Canada and the U.S. is nothing short of traitorous to his country and indicative of a complete disregard for his homeland’s desires. 

It’s time for Brock University to do better with parking 

Hannah Barton -
Brock University administration may soon find themselves wrapped up in another parking controversy after they quietly made (and unmade) parking paid during the spring and summer terms.  

Polarization is a dangerous way to collect votes 

Mikayla Keniry -
The tendency for right-wing Canadian politicians to grossly demonize the left through allegations of widespread radical “wokeism” shows that the incitement of political polarization — especially through misinformation and fearmongering — is overly relied upon in our political discourse and this brings negative consequences to voters. 

Taylor Swift doesn’t owe Toronto anything 

Hannah Barton -
Going home between concerts in Toronto doesn’t make Taylor Swift a bad person.  

Goodbye glasses, hello LASIK MD! 

Laura Guilbault -
My experience with LASIK MD corrective eye surgery has truly been eye-opening, and I cannot recommend it enough. 

Why “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” shouldn’t have been nominated for Game of the Year 

Christian Roethling -
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree should not have been nominated for Game of the Year (GotY) at The Game Awards. 

Public displays of affection: keep it to yourself 

Christian Roethling -
When you’re in public with your significant other, please don’t reach a level of intimacy that makes others uncomfortable. 

Something needs to be done about downtown St. Catharines 

Cameron Sauder -
St. Catharines is becoming more violent, and the recent downtown shooting proves that something needs to be done about it. 

Let’s leave “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in 2024 

Hannah Barton -
On the heels of its 40th anniversary, it’s time to ditch “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”  

Coca-Cola’s new A.I. Christmas ad is an attack on artists 

Christian Roethling -
Coca-Cola has found themselves in a controversy over their recently released A.I.-generated Christmas advertisement, and they deserve every bit of backlash they’ve received. 

Should we forgive Marques Brownlee? 

Christian Roethling -
The prominent tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee is in a controversy after it was discovered that he drove much higher than the speed limit in a recent video showing off his Lamborghini. After his long, respectable career as a reputably ethical tech journalist, it’s probably best that we forgive Brownlee — but that doesn’t mean we should forget what he’s done. 

World Kindness Day can’t be the extent of our compassion 

Cameron Sauder -
World Kindness Day should be a reminder to always be kind, regardless of the holiday. 

Trudeau should consider the U.S. election results as he navigates leadership concerns  

Mikayla Keniry -
After the Democratic Party’s electoral loss in the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should consider widespread concerns questioning his leadership before it is too late for the Liberal Party to have a fair running in the upcoming election. 

Can we abolish daylight saving time already? 

Christian Roethling -
Adjusting the clocks to account for daylight saving time is an absurd practice that makes no sense in modern day. 

Zach Bryan is a crappy person, and you are going to let him get away with it 

Hannah Barton -
Zach Bryan is a crappy person and if we let him get away with his disgusting behaviour, we are just as bad.  

Editorial: Trump, bro podcasters and young men on the right 

Haytham Nawaz -
While a clear picture of what happened to the electorate is still settling after the cataclysmic U.S. election earlier this month, what’s clear is that young men may have played a large part in the red sweep observed on Nov. 5 — and bro-style podcasts could be to blame.  

Why am I feeling nostalgic for 2020? 

Christian Roethling -
Over the past year or two, I’ve started feeling something strange. I’ve felt a twinge of nostalgia for 2020. 

Modern art: the greatest grift in artistic history 

Christian Roethling -
Most “modern art” is nonsense that’s more pretentious than intellectually stimulating. 

Fans of Liam Payne blame his death on Maya Henry for speaking out on her abuse 

Hannah Barton -
Liam Payne has died, and the internet has chosen to blame his ex-girlfriend.  

AFPI’s proposed Trumpist policies hypocritically demonize the left 

Mikayla Keniry -
While America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is providing former President Donald Trump with a less extreme policy agenda compared to Project 2025, the think tank still warns against unfounded issues and relies on the use of fearmongering to push forth hypocritical policies.

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