Tag: Op-ed

The NCAA Final Two Is Here!

This past Saturday was an excellent turning point for March Madness. The Final Four was a series of epic proportions. Houston Cougars’ second chance rebounds and defensive physicality proved to be too much for the foul-troubled Duke Blue Devils, resulting in a win for the Coogs. Meanwhile, The Florida Gators defeated their SEC rival Auburn […]

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels as if she doesn’t have […]

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners aims to turn heads

Ryan Coogler has a decorated career. The acclaimed film director has directed beloved movies such as “Fruitvale Station” (2013), “Creed” (2015), and “Black Panther” (2018). His latest offering aims to capture the same sensibilities as his previous ones, but this time, it’s leaning toward the supernatural. “Sinners,” set in the 1930s Jim Crow era in […]

Why Jeremiah Fears is a player to watch out for

March Madness fans should be familiar with or at least aware of the Oklahoma Sooners. The 9th seeded team faced the 8th seed Uconn Huskies in the first round on March 21st. Despite a strong performance, the Sooners were defeated, losing 67-59. There were good moments during the matchup, such as Mohammed Weagues taking Kyle […]

Tesla Sales Plunge

In a surprise to stock watchers, Tesla sales have experienced a significant decline. There were hints of this development in 2024 when Tesla first reported its annual drop in sales. However, with only three months of the year so far, the situation has worsened. Tesla shares have plunged by 13%, the largest drop in the […]

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself.  For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution and undermining the rule of […]

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Revitalize The American Dream

Trump and his Republican allies have had their hopes up on the recent Tariffs announced by the administration. They hope that these tariffs will usher in a new age of American progress, encouraging citizens. These tariffs are seen by Republicans and MAGA supporters as the long-awaited solution to bringing back factory work to communities that […]

Why you should watch Netflix’s The Lady’s Companion

 In the wave of Netflix releases, there have been some quality shows on the platform this past month. Some of them are international – it’s interesting to witness global programming with in-sync subtitles. A show that’s been on my streaming rotation is “The Lady’s Companion” Created by Bambu Producciones, the series is set in 1871 […]

AI could upend the fashion industry

While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job will definitely be threatened by […]

Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”

Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”

Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could happen happens to these characters. […]

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