Boy, doesn’t it ever feel like our country’s really being pulled apart? What used to be just healthy disagreements has turned into a huge mess, stopping us from getting anything done and just making it harder to even talk to each other. We really need to figure out why this is happening and find ways […]
Tag: OpEd
What “Everything I Know About Love” Taught Me About Being a Young Woman
A few months ago, I was in my college apartment, halfheartedly doing homework while my roommate sat nearby, completely absorbed in a book. Bored, I asked her what it was about, and she was shocked I’d never heard of it. It was her second time reading, so she tossed the book to me and told […]
AI Band Garners Over a Million Views on Spotify: Where Do We Draw the Line?
A band named The Velvet Sundown has exploded in popularity on the music streaming service, Spotify, recently. The only thing is that the band is completely AI generated which was confirmed after its debut album gained a significant viewing. According to the New York Post, “The ’60s-inspired rock-and-roll band, the Velvet Sundown, revealed on Saturday […]
The Hidden Cost of the Lip Filler Trend
Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a quick fix for your self-esteem. […]
Trump Gives 50 Day Warning to Russia: Enough With the Tariffs
It seems President Donald Trump can’t get enough with his beloved tariffs. On Monday, Trump laid out plans for supplying new weapons to Ukraine through NATO in further attempts to pressure Russia into ending its war efforts in Ukraine. According to NBC News, Trump has stated that “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs if […]
When Anti-Establishment Tropes In Games Become Corporate Strategy
In today’s gaming landscape, anti-establishment narratives are no longer just an edgy storytelling device — they’re a marketing strategy. From punk-fueled dystopias to glitch-ridden corporate hellscapes, game studios are cashing in on rebellion. But the irony is hard to ignore: how can multi-billion-dollar companies sell dissent while controlling the very systems players are supposedly resisting? […]
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Is About More Than Just a Love Triangle
Conrad or Jeremiah? Who do you think Belly will end up with? This is the discourse that surrounds a fan favorite show titled “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Based on Jenny Han’s bestselling novels, this show follows teenager Belly Conklin as she spends her summers at Cousins Beach with family friends Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. […]
Celebrating Global Taste Vs. Local Gatekeeping
In a city where tacos are topped with kimchi and ramen comes spiked with truffle oil, the American palate revels in global mashups. International flavors are everywhere — from upscale food halls to fast-casual chains. But as culinary borders blur so do the lines between celebration and appropriation. What’s being served often differs wildly from […]
James Gunn Is Reportedly Thinking of Two Superman TV Spinoffs
James Gunn’s “Superman,” began showing in theaters today on July 11, 2025 and according to Variety, “The latest take on ‘Superman,’ starring David Corenswet, has made a huge $22.5 million in box office previews, which is the biggest of the year so far. It beats the preview grosses for this year’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ ($14.5 […]
Will Hollywood Ever Get Female Characters Right?
Why is Hollywood still struggling to create female characters that aren’t so one dimensional? Although there have been decades of progress, too many women characters are left as almost underdeveloped ideas. We’re often presented with the overly competent “strong” woman who lacks emotional depth, or the romantic interest whose only function is to support the […]
The Deconstruction of Smartphones As A Status Symbol
Every Spring and Fall season, like clockwork, phone manufacturers roll out the newest model. People race to buy it, even if their current phone still works fine. It’s not always about better features — it’s often about feeling like you fit in. Having the newest phone tells the world you’ve got money, taste and status. […]
One Size Fits… No One? How Brandy Melville Capitalizes On Exclusion
Anybody who has been inside a Brandy Melville knows the experience of finding the cutest top, looking through the racks for your size, only to find that they all say “one size.” One size fits who? You ask yourself in the dressing room when this top is clearly pinching your sides. That’s Brandy Melville for […]
