Ariana Grande has been a long-time household name for pop enthusiasts. Throughout the last decade plus, she’s released well-received, undeniably catchy hits such as “thank u, next”, “Side to Side”, “dangerous woman” and more, empowering her listeners to assert control of their femininity, their sexuality, and their identities. Through the lyricism of her songs and […]
Month: February 2024
Dilara Findikoglu stuns audiences at London Fashion Week
Closing out the third day of London Fashion Week, 33-year-old Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu stunned audiences with a Femme Vortex, a show consisting of 37 womenswear ensembles. Findikoglu envisioned a show in which she “destroy[s] the corporate man.” The ready-to-wear pieces consist of leather, latex, corsets, and bondage. After not showing last season due to […]
Why “no one wants to work anymore” is simply false (Op-Ed)
Intergenerational and interclass debates and divides have always provided plenty of entertaining, outlandish, and downright frustrating takes from one person to another on why issues stand the way they are, and how to fix them. In a workforce that was rocked to its core by a global pandemic, hybrid-remote revolution, Great Resignation, and economic recession, […]
Kremlin denies demands for independent autopsy of Alexei Navalny
Kremlin officials rejected the international call for an independent autopsy to be performed on Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday. This comes after The Council of the European Union released a statement declaring that Russia “must allow an independent and transparent international investigation into circumstances of his sudden death” on Monday. The council continued […]
South Korea National Soccer Team fires soccer coach amid brawl between teammates
Jürgen Klinsmann, 59, head coach of South Korean National Soccer Team, has been fired amid Asian Cup semi-final loss, and disorderly conduct between players. The KFA revealed that there was an altercation between captain and superstar-player Son Heung-min and midfielder Lee Kang-in regarding them playing “table tennis” after their gut-wrenching loss to Jordan (2-0) in […]
Two teenagers are in custody after Kansas City Parade shooting
Wednesday afternoon, there was a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade that resulted in the death of one person and injured twenty-three. Two juveniles have been taken into custody and remain suspects. Initially three people were taken into custody shortly after the parade, but one person has been released after it […]
More music artists should collaborate with video game publishers. (Op-Ed)
The most enticing thing about video games is the sheer amount of immersion. From constantly evolving graphics, haptic controls, decisions that affect the plot, characters that feel real, and storylines the length of massive epics, video games have a lot to offer. However, music is a way to connect with your favorite game when you’re […]
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in Moscow prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died Friday in a Northern Russian penal colony. Prison authorities report that Navalny “felt unwell… almost immediately losing consciousness” after a brief walk. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, called on “all people of the world” to demand justice for her husband’s death. She continued to say, “We should fight this horrific […]
“Wicked” film adaptation set for 2024 release
They’re not in Kansas anymore, and they’re certainly not on Broadway, either. “Wicked”, an immensely popular stage musical based off of the 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” and inspired by the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” is set to hit theaters in Nov., eight years […]
Marvel reveals first trailer for X-Men ’97
The X-Men are back with a new animated series. Marvel unveiled the first teaser trailer for X-Men ‘97, a continuation of its popular ‘90s cartoon X-Men: The Animated Series. According to Entertainment Weekly, the series picks up after the death of Charles Xavier in the original show’s 1997 finale. Now, Cyclops leads the team on […]
Yes, college graduates deserve student loan forgiveness. (Op-Ed)
President Joe Biden has announced a new plan for student debt forgiveness that aims to help people experiencing “hardship.” The eligibility to receive this aid would be determined based on several factors, such “as a borrower’s total student loan balance and required payments relative to household income, and whether a borrower has high-cost burdens for […]
The Chiefs’ dynasty: In review (Op-Ed)
The Kansas City Chiefs have quickly risen to prominence as one of the most formidable and impressive American football teams in recent years. Spearheaded by quarterback (QB) Patrick Mahomes, the team has managed to make four Super Bowl appearances in five years, claiming victory in three games. As well, they join the ranks of eight […]
