Fashion is a language, and for generations, it has echoed the voices of Latinx cultures.As with many forms of creative expression, many fashion trends tend to have roots in Latin, Hispanic, and Black culture. You can see it in the boldness of patterns, the confidence of movement, and the fusion of traditional and modern fashion. […]
Tag: Op-ed
Crunchyroll’s AI Plan
When a company has a monopoly and no signs of competition applying pressure on its service, that company starts to get complacent and ends up making outright questionable decisions. In shorter terms, the company gets arrogant, resulting in public backlash. Crunchyroll is the latest example of this tried and true predicament but this time with […]
Ranking The Best Easter Candy
As Easter flies by once again to bring joy and happiness in April, we are left with the eggs to clean up and the collection of candy we got for the holiday. Much like Halloween, Easter serves as a good excuse to eat tons of sweets, but there are always going to be certain candies […]
The NBA Playoffs Are in Go Mode
The week of the NBA playoffs started this Saturday, and it’s already made a rather interesting impression. The first-round matchups have all been a mix of humbling, troubling and entertaining. Although it’s still unknown which teams will win in a dominant manner, we can have an idea of which team the basketball gods will probably […]
Action Movies Will Always Be in Demand
“A Working Man” is an action thriller released this year and stars Jason Statham as the protagonist. The movie is nothing special to the genre, yet it managed to outperform the live-action “Snow White” film at the box office. Disney’s adaptation was an absolute mess and was bound to be a failure at the theatres, […]
The American Dream Wasn’t Built for Everyone
For decades, the American dream has been sold as a universal ideal: work hard, and you’ll succeed. But for many immigrants, people of color and working-class families, this promise rings hollow. The rags-to-riches stories that Hollywood loves to push have always been selective about who gets to live them. While the American dream suggests that […]
Internet Memes Can Bring Good Songs Back to Life
There is no doubt that memes have become an aspect to consider when discussing internet culture. What was once a collection of funny pictures found on Google has expanded to social media and other video-sharing sites, still holding the purpose of making people laugh. Even so, the simple nature of internet memes has proven to […]
Is Your Taste in Music Actually “Niche” or are You Just Insufferable
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 you, this is my opinion […]
CDC Scraps Measle Plan
CDC scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools after staff working on the agency’s response to this year’s record outbreak of the virus were warned they could face layoffs. A concerning, sad reality that could affect the future of public health. Agency officials scrapped the opportunity of ventilation assessments due to […]
Empathy is Foreign to People
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 to practice any religion. This […]
Indie Games Will See a Rise in Popularity
As we continue to see the rise of game prices and the fall in the quality that these sorts of games should have, many gamers are left to seek out alternatives. Like most industries, the big names of game publishers are more focused on profits and will restrict the freedom their developers want in favor […]
Theatre shouldn’t rely too heavily on Hollywood Actors.
The theatrical industry has seen a rise in the number of actors and actresses from Hollywood, who have led various movies and plays. While Hollywood actors and actresses are no strangers to performing in theatre, the recent surge is more than likely due to stagnation in audience attendance. It is a surefire way to get […]
