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. […]
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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 […]
Pope Francis Dead at 88
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 Church has seen, especially with […]
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 […]
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 […]
2 Dead and 5 Injured in Mass Shooting at Florida State University
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 being treated for gunshot wounds […]
Universal’s $2 Billion Theme Park Boom: Who Really Benefits?
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 is the largest of all […]
SNL Mocked Actress Aimee Lou Wood’s Appearance, It Wasn’t Very Funny
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 the Trump family and administration, […]
Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands
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 violations immediately to federal authorities […]
Banning Books is Banning Freedom of Speech
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 in. That’s just denying freedom […]
Coachella Fashion is Lacking, Bring Back Maximalist Fashion!
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, so what happened? Even the […]
Just Give the Job to Lin-Manuel Miranda at this Point
“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 with director Thomas Kail to […]
