Rust Shooting: Baldwin Sued Following Accidental Killing
By Madelynn Loring, Staff Writer
Nearly four months after actor Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged a firearm on the set of movie Rust, the husband and son of killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have filed a lawsuit for her wrongful death. The people involved, as well as the production as a whole, have already been sued several times over the tragic accident. However, this is the first time a suit has been brought by persons related to the victims.
The King Soopers Strike
By: Madelynn Loring, Staff Writer
King Soopers workers, as part of the UFCW Local 7 labor union, have voted to approve a contract with the Kroger corporation, effectively ending their first strike since 1966. The signed contract addresses rising concerns from employees about work safety and wage stagnation. It includes pay raises for all employees between an additional $2 to $5.99 an hour and more full-time positions to be filled by existing part-time employees. The contract, approved on January 24 by 95% of voting union members, also includes provisions for increased safety for these essential workers throughout the pandemic, as well as eventual increases in disability and medical benefits.
Beautiful Mess Effect
By Vivian Pham, Staff Writer
Have you ever felt like a hot mess and being frustrated about yourself, but find yourself receiving compliments and praises from other people about how perfect your life appears to be? I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me that they have experienced that feeling at least once in their lifetime. More often than not we assume our life is miserable and other people seem to just have everything together. This familiar phenomenon is known as the “beautiful mess effect.”