Tag: Op-ed

How Gen Z’s Love for “Wrong” Proportions Challenges Beauty Standards

Gen Z is a generation that does not care about expectations, especially when it comes to fashion. They are constantly pushing the norms of what is considered fashionable– with oversized clothing, chunky shoes and loud accessories. Yes, this is a push to embrace individuality, but it is also a way to fight against restrictive beauty […]

Vance’s Trump Turn Tells the Whole GOP’s Story

J.D. Vance, the current Vice President to and fiercest ally of President Donald Trump, has not always been such a loyal supporter. Vance began as a skeptic to Trump, but as Trump’s influence surged, the party’s true identity and priorities became clear. Vance’s personal shift isn’t just about his affiliation, but it’s a clear reflection […]

Some Books Should Be Judged By Their Covers

Some Books Should Be Judged By Their Covers

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a phrase most of us have heard over and over again. It cautions judgments based on surface-level assumptions, and it’s a good lesson to learn. But, in the world of books, we need to admit that some books should be judged by their covers.  Book covers aren’t […]

YouTube Overtaking Streaming Sites as the go to Platform for Films

YouTube, which was originally established in 2005 as a video-based dating platform, has now grown exponentially into a billion-dollar platform that is able to compete with many giants in multiple industries, such as social media, online archives and especially streaming sites. Streaming sites have always been a convenient way to watch films from home and […]

The U.S. is Overmedicated–And It’s Not Just About Big Pharma

Roughly 47 million Americans take prescription medication for mental health treatment. This number has steadily increased over the past decade–a clear indication of not only a mental health crisis but a dependency on pharmaceutical solutions.  Many are aware that the American public is overmedicated, but it is often framed as pharmaceutical greed. The mentality is […]

The Trump-Musk Breakup Is a Power Struggle, Not Policy Disagreement

During the 2024 election season, Donald Trump and Elon Musk seemed to be the unlikely political dynamic duo. Two men, neither from traditional political backgrounds, vying together to be the voice of the United States.  The relationship appeared to be better than ever when President Trump won the election and both the House of Representatives […]

The Governors Ball Music Festival In NYC

The “Governors Ball Music Festival,” is returning to New York City and is just around the corner. Starting on June 6, 2025, for three full days, there will be nonstop music, dancing, concerts and much more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Several headliners such as rapper Tyler the Creator, American singer-songwriter […]

Phasmophobia Video Game to be Made into a Film: Will it be Good?

Phasmophobia Video Game to be Made into a Film: Will it be Good?

“Phasmophobia,” a popular multiplayer supernatural horror game, just got something big announced for it: A film adaptation by Blumhouse studios. Blumhouse is well known for their hit “Five Nights at Freddys,” film adaptation with a sequel on its way, as well as having a “Dead By Daylight,” film adaptation in the works. But the question […]

Books That Should Be Taught in English Class

Books That Should Be Taught in English Class

Every American student who had to sit through English class from Kindergarten to 12th grade knows the usual suspects: “Romeo and Juliet,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Fahrenheit 451” and more. Don’t get me wrong, these novels are extraordinary and have their place as some of the best novels written, but I think […]

Looking Expensive Can Be Cheap

Summer is here… finally. With this, comes the sea of Instagram posts flaunting all sorts of luxury vacations–the Hamptons, Cape Cod and all of the European coastal destinations. What is highlighted in these curated glimpses, however, is not only scenic views but also beachy and expensive looking outfits.  The “Old Money” hashtag currently has over […]

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