Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at age 88. The Argentinian-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio did things no Pope had done before, such as welcoming the LGBTQ+ community to the Catholic Church and stressing humility and empathy. Francis was one of the most progressive Popes the Catholic ...
Performative elitism: acting intellectually or culturally superior to others not because they actually are but to gain status or admiration. This is precisely the term to describe the people who swear by their niche or underground music taste. It’s annoying, honestly, and feel free to call me a hater (mind ...
Voters vote based on self-interest and greed over the well-being of society as a whole. Why is it so hard not to think solely about yourself when it comes to voting for someone? Let me give you an example, the first amendment gives everyone in the United States the freedom ...
Two people are dead and at least six injured after a mass shooting at Florida State University. The suspect in custody is no other than the sheriff’s deputy’s son, FSU Police Chief Jason Trumbower said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. As of today, at least five people are still ...
Universal is set to open a new theme park, and it’s epic. Yes, I know, that was probably a terrible pun, but on May 22, Universal will officially open the doors of its newest theme park, the first major theme park in the Florida area in 25 years! Epic Universe ...
On April 12, Saturday Night Live released a sketch making fun of the Trump Administration as if they were in the TV show “White Lotus.” During the sketch, Sarah Sherman mocked “White Lotus” actress Aimee Lou Wood for her teeth and received major backlash. While the sketch itself brilliantly criticized ...
On Monday afternoon, Harvard University became the first university to refuse to comply with a list of federal government demands because the school said they were unlawful. The list of demands included reducing the power of students and faculty members over the university’s affairs, reporting foreign students who commit conduct ...
People have long banned books because of sexual content, differing ideologies, and critiques of the government or religion. I can get past banning a book from schools because of things like sexual content that may be inappropriate for young children but for having a different ideology than what you believe ...
Enough of the “clean girl” era, the basic tees, nude colors, and minimal makeup; I want maximalist fashion back! I want funky jewelry, patterned skirts, shiny makeup, and many colors, especially at festivals like Coachella. Coachella has long been a place to dress up in your edgy and extravagant looks, ...
There comes a point when the question is no longer whether an administration is doing right for their party or different ideologies; it’s about basic human decency. The Trump administration has not only crossed a line, but it has also destroyed the line. From the beginning, the Trump administration’s approach ...
“In The Heights,” “Encanto,” “Moana,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Hamilton,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Shall I keep going? These are all movies and musicals where Lin-Manuel Miranda has worked his magic. Everything Miranda has worked on has been a major hit. In 2002, Miranda and John Buffalo Mailer worked ...
What’s the obsession with looking younger than you are and going under the knife just to look a certain way? Why can’t we just let women age like they were supposed to? It’s probably because of the criticism women get. We hear this all the time, with men (and women) ...
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