The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Middle East Studies Association (Mesa) have sued the Trump administration to block the deportation of foreign students who have voiced pro-Palestinian sentiments. This comes after the detainment of Columbia University graduate and green card holder Mahmoud Khalil, and Indian post-doctoral student at Georgetown Badar Khalil, after […]
Month: March 2025
Why Most Debates Don’t Work
Communication is an important cornerstone of getting things done in our society, but speaking is only half of a good dialogue. Many political influencers and speakers debate with the opposing side, which is a way to escape echo chambers and extend one’s viewpoints beyond the people who already agree with one. The issue that comes […]
Owen Cooper is the next actor to look out for
If you didn’t know by now, “Adolescence” on Netflix has been one of the most talked about shows in 2025. The British drama is a limited series about a family who has to deal with the ramifications of their adolescent son who has been arrested for murdering a classmate. The thriller has a vast depth […]
Op-Ed: Why I’m On the Fence about Book-to-Movie Adaptations
It’s always fun to watch a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read before and compare it to what you had imagined while originally reading. Sometimes, a movie elevates what I imagined, but not all books need a movie adaptation. A well-done adaptation can bring your vivid imagination to life. Seeing the Harry Potter series […]
The Truth Behind Low-Fat Foods
When you hear about low-fat foods and diets, it is often easy to assume that less fat equates to having great weight loss potential. While this can be true in most cases, there are also some drawbacks to maintaining consumption of this kind of food, with other options being just as effective. The need to […]
Ageism in Hip Hop needs to be ignored
One of the most defining aspects of Hip Hop is competition. At best, it’s a green light for emcees to prove their lyrical capabilities at a high level in thought and identity. At worst, it often has been either a career halt for the participants and often a fatal end. Pros and cons aside, the […]
Shrek 5 Teaser: A Mixed Bag
The excitement for the newest installment of the Shrek series has escalated ever since the fifth movie was hinted at. It has been fifteen years since the last movie in the series, which has left large expectations from fans who wish to see these iconic characters once again. We finally got the first teaser trailer […]
Derik Queen and The Miracle Shot for Maryland
It’s not a fact that March Madness has had eyes glued to the screen and last night was an example of this. Cue the Colorado State Rams and the Maryland Terps: a grueling 2nd Round battle of epic proportions. Despite their 1st Rounds wins, both teams had a lot to prove; The No. 12 seeded […]
Hundreds Arrested in Turkey During Huge Protests
An unexpected surge of unrest has arisen in Turkey after Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested for corruption. Ekrem was announced as the opposing presidential candidate against the current president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. On the same day as this announcement, Ekrem was charged and placed in a high-level prison, which led many to speculate that his arrest […]
What is AHS Style, and Why Does it Drown Black and Hispanic Voices
American High Street Style, or AHS, is essentially what black and Hispanic women wore in the 1990s, but it has become a more “gentrified streetwear” look in the modern day. Instead of giving credit to their rightful creators, this trend once again overshadows black and Hispanic voices. AHS style consists of non-designer clothes, baggy jeans, […]
No One is Above Politics
No one is above the law and politics. It’s common to hear people claim that they stay out of politics or that they’re above it altogether. Politics can be exhausting and divisive, but the fact of the matter is that politics governs every aspect of our lives, from taxes to basic human rights. Choosing not […]
The Potential Banning of Synthetic Dyes in Food
The days of seeing rainbow-hued cereal and coffee could be coming to an end. Two weeks ago, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to end a longstanding rule allowing food companies to use new additives, including artificial dyes, that have not undergone FDA safety review. He wants all artificial dye […]
