By Mahpharah Khan
Sara Farizan’s 2013 novel "If You Could Be Mine" has given the young adult genre new insight into how LGBTQ+ individuals are treated outside of the United States — at least for its American readers.
Farizan’s novel highlights...
George Floyd.
Breonna Taylor.
Ahmaud Arbery.
Eric Garner.
Trayvon Martin.
Micheal Brown.
These people are the most well-known African American victims of police brutality, but there are countless others who received little to no media coverage or online attention. Despite the Black Lives Matter movement,...
Despite the fact that most of us have probably changed our wardrobe from jeans and
skirts to sweatpants and pajamas during coronavirus quarantine, having a few wardrobe essentials are always a must have. Even though we don’t know how long...
One would think that Tik Tok would be the answer to boredom during quarantine, but the app has changed since the lockdown. There is seldom creative comedy, dances or storytimes. Instead, users now see a cluster of racial jokes,...
Last September, Cory Finley’s “Bad Education” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to positive reactions. It was labeled as an “IndieWire Critic’s Pick” by David Ehrlich, and Variety’s Peter Debruge said it was one of Hugh Jackman’s best...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand for face masks increases. Many countries like the United States and China are stockpiling these masks to use as a barrier from the virus. Finding one in stores may be difficult, but...
In our mentally demanding, rapidly evolving, work-centered society, it is difficult to take a pause and reflect. COVID-19 demands we do exactly that.
We all face realities previously unimagined. The hardships that plague us make us question the stability of...
Handfuls of musicians’ plans to release new tunes were cut short in the wake of COVID-19. For some artists, not postponing their new albums and singles wasn’t an issue — it may just be a creative outlet for fans...
At the turn of the century, the horror genre was transformed with “The Blair Witch Project.” With a production budget of only $60,000, the genius of the film really lay in the marketing. Without decent internet at the time,...
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Parents often tell their children to “work hard” or “go to college” unless they want to make minimum wage at a grocery store, McDonald’s or any other job that doesn’t require a degree and...
