Hurricane Laura has weakened to a tropical storm as of 2 p.m. on Thursday; however, the storm has caused heavy damage in Louisiana. The Category 4 hurricane has heavily impacted the coast of Louisiana. Its heavy winds caused destructive flooding. Roofing was ripped off and houses demolished as the hurricane left nothing but destruction in […]
Month: August 2020
Basic Cooking Tips And Tricks To Improve Your Food
With COVID-19 restricting food options—since dine-in is a no go in most places and consistently getting delivery can be expensive—plenty of people are preparing a greater proportion of their meals at home. If you haven’t had much practice cooking your own meals, and to do so is something that would be accessible to you, it […]
Lash Extensions Dos and Don’ts
In the past couple of years, eyelash extensions have become increasingly popular. Not only are they a quick trick for effortless beauty, they are also becoming more affordable as the trend gains traction. While many trends are fast fashion and fade quickly, it seems that eyelash extensions are here to stay as they steadily become […]
The ACLU Files Suit Against The Trump Administration Over Actions In Portland
The ACLU has officially filed suit against the Trump Administration over actions taken in Portland, Oregon. As of this month, Portland has seen—according to NPR and other news sources—over ninety consecutive days of protests. These protests began in response to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, an African American man killed by white police officer […]
A Disney+ Premier
While theatres around the nation are still closed due to COVID-19, the highly anticipated live-action Mulan will be premiering from the comfort of home. Disney+ announced that Mulan will be available for streaming on September 4th; however, it will only be available to those with “Premier Access” which costs $30 in addition to the initial Disney+ subscription. Many are […]
How To Avoid Falling For Coronavirus Hoaxes
As COVID-19 statistics in the United States to rise, misinformation and a general sense of confusion are running rampant across the country, further impeding our ability to heal. It is understandable how this has happened: the proliferation of incorrect data on the internet, which is frequently mixed in with information that is accurate, can make […]
Imploding The Mirage by the Killers: Thoughts and Impressions
On August 21, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Killers released Imploding the Mirage, their sixth and most recent studio album. For the unfamiliar, the Killers are an American rock band. They formed in Las Vegas in 2001 and have found much success over the years. They’ve sold millions of albums, topped the […]
Spotlight: Fernando Tatis Jr.
There is a new star in baseball and no his name does not end in Trout or Judge. No his name is Fernando Tatis Jr. and he is a machine. If you have seen any baseball this season you have heard of Tatis Jr. He gets talked about in games he’s not even in. Tatis […]
Five Modern Musicals To Listen To In Quarantine
As quarantine drags on, claustrophobia and boredom can feel overwhelming. People are finding many ways to occupy their time, from working to reading to watching movies. And with the release of Hamilton on Disney+, many people are turning to the theatre for entertainment as well. To those who are new to the format, though, the world of […]
Normal People by Sally Rooney
This novel by Sally Rooney, received widespread praise as it became a best seller in the US. It’s coming of age narrative amasses a large following as its appeal spans across a wide variety of people. Normal People received much praise quickly after its’ release and was additionally adapted into a TV series on BBC and Hulu. […]
Love Island: Things Start Heating Up as the Summer Comes to an End
The 2015 revival of Love Island was a big hit world-wide. While originally a UK series, it was quickly adapted creating an American season in August of 2019. During this debut season, contestants lived on an island in Fiji secluded from the outside world while on their quest to find love. The show was quickly […]
Diverse Fashion And How It Makes The Industry Better
There is no doubt that there is still room for positive development in the fashion industry. The twenty-first century has seen the growth of many issues, such as the meteoric rise of fast fashion (which is an ethical nightmare for a list of reasons too long to go into here, but includes and is not […]
