Even if cutlery has supplanted many culinary traditions, the skill of eating with one’s hands is alive and well in today’s society. While tradition and cultural importance are certainly important, exploring further reveals many advantages that go beyond just following the rules. The adventure of the senses starts the moment your fingertips touch that very […]
Month: April 2024
How Donald Trump receives special treatment in the legal system. (Op-Ed)
Trump has one of the most incredible advantages that no other criminal defendant can lay claim to: he personally appointed some of the key decision-makers in his criminal cases. Three of the nine Supreme Court justices are Trump appointees, and so is the judge presiding over the classified documents case, Aileen Cannon. Cannon has a […]
Trump’s historic hush money trial begins in New York, judge rules Access Hollywood video cannot be shown
Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial begins today with jury selection. This is the first time that a former president has faced trial on criminal charges. The case surrounds a $130,000 payment that Trump allegedly made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair. Trump denies any relationship with […]
Even though he is everywhere, Lin Manuel Miranda is an excellent songwriter (Op-Ed)
It would seem that Lin-Manuel Miranda is now omnipresent. From his iconic role in the revolutionary musical “Hamilton” to his cameos in popular TV shows like “Percy Jackson,” his impact on mainstream culture is immense. But Miranda’s skill is most on display in the world of musical theater. “Hamilton,” a groundbreaking masterwork that has reimagined […]
Broadcasters shape the narrative of athletic events (Op-Ed)
Radio has had and continues to impact sports broadcasting, and few other channels can compare. Radio has been a mainstay for many years, transmitting information, feelings, sentiments, and the heart-pounding excitement of sporting events. The capacity to craft narratives and inject meaning and creativity into conversation lies with broadcasters in the dynamic and fleeting arena […]
Inauthentic rebranded Jojo Siwa stole “Karma” from another artist, yet claims to have written it herself. (Op-Ed)
Jojo Siwa’s “bad girl” rebranding is inauthentic at best and pathetic at worst. “Karma” was supposed to mark her entrance into a rebellious adulthood, but don’t forget that this is the same girl who sold large, colorful, girly bows at Walmart. Siwa claims that she wrote “Karma” herself, despite her name not showing up on […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson cannot be trusted. (Op-Ed)
As Republicans threaten a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from his role, Johnson takes to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago to show close ties to the former President and make a comment on “election integrity.” Trump still has sway over the Republican party, and his views on certain issues, such as sending aid to Ukraine, could […]
Biden Administration Implements Regulation to Address ‘Gun Show Loophole’ in Effort to Tackle Gun Violence
On Thursday, the Biden administration made a major stride towards enforcing a rule that would require those selling guns at gun fairs and online to do background checks on prospective purchasers. This final rule aims to stop what gun control advocates call the “gun show loophole” by making it harder to get a federal firearms […]
Russia launches strike on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, Western officials worry Putin may seize Kharkiv
A massive missile and drone attack destroyed and damaged several power plants across Ukraine overnight, part of a renewed Russian campaign targeting energy infrastructure. The Trypilska plant, which was the biggest energy supplier for the Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions, was struck numerous times, destroying the transformer, turbines, and generators. Kharkiv faced at least 10 […]
Why hasn’t radio died off? (OP-ED)
There is no denying that the Internet has changed the way we consume media. Now more than ever, people globally use digital platforms to watch their favorite shows or listen to their favorite artists. That said, traditional platforms like radio have still managed to thrive. According to the Pew Research Center, research from the Radio […]
Young men face high risk for gambling addiction as sports betting fire rages. (Op-Ed)
Sports betting apps have become all the rage, allowing bets to be placed anytime, anywhere, and with little warning about financial consequences. The Supreme Court allowed for legalized sports betting in most states in 2018, and there has been a surge in gambling addictions ever since. According to a new Siena College poll, the majority […]
GOP leaders encourage supporters to vote by mail, yet pursue legislation to make it more difficult for these votes to count. (Op-Ed)
Republican leaders are urging their supporters to vote by mail while simultaneously pushing legislation that would make it more difficult for these votes to count. It seems counterintuitive, as the GOP urges people to vote early via mail with a campaign called “Bank Your Vote.” Yet, the Republican National Committee is cracking down on absentee […]
