Editorial
Meme mania as politics grapples with social media
The rise of social media may prove to have one of the largest impacts on politics of our age. Though rallies and advertisements continue to be staples of campaigning, and are not likely to become outmoded any time soon, the Internet has become a priceless means of engagement with both the voting public and between … Continue reading Meme mania as politics grapples with s... Read More
Fake hate crimes deepen divide
The recent staged hate crime organized by Jussie Smollett is but the latest symptom of a disturbing trend in the current cultural and political environment. Disproportionately experiencing these fake hate crimes are college campuses around the country. The BBC reports that a “Chicago judge has said that if true, the actions of Smollett are ‘utterly … Continue reading Fa... Read More
Trump delivers a stately address
Not once, but a few times bellows of “USA USA” echoed across the floor of Congress, at times with voices from both sides of the aisle. While this bipartisan jubilance might easily be mistaken for a conciliatory moment, the State of the Union Address was the setting of the scene for a year of campaigning … Continue reading Trump delivers a stately address → Read More
Gillette’s commercial gets it wrong
In rapid fire sequence, the words “bullying,” “metoo,” and “toxic masculinity” are rattled off as news reports play in the background. From a filmmaking standpoint, this opening is an effective and concise summary of the message of Gillette’s controversial advert “The best a man can be,” but it also betrays the skewed perspective and condemning … Continue reading Gillett... Read More
Learning to love the grind
The end of the semester is here. After many sleepless nights, last-minute scrambles and outstanding pieces of writing and presentation, we can all take a deep breath. As the semester ends, and the next one comes into focus, it’s time to rest, take stock, and prepare to overcome whatever challenges lay ahead i the next … Continue reading Learning to love the grind → Read More
Organize, prioritize, accomplish
At the heart of being an effective student, in my experience, is three words, which are Focus, Prioritize, Accomplish. While this credo might be a bit simplistic for some more complicated situations, at very least I’ve found these rules to be a useful place to start when I find myself well and truly stuck. … Continue reading Organize, prioritize, accomplish → Read More
CNN anchor jumps the shark
On Monday the 29th of October, CNN anchor Don Lemon sparked an outrage when he made comments on air that asserted that the greatest terror threat in the country is white men. According to the Washington Post, the comment in question was “… we have to stop demonizing people and realize the biggest terror threat … Continue reading CNN anchor jumps the shark → Read More
Midterm musings
The midterm elections are fast approaching, and candidates, celebrities and businesses alike are taking part in a nationwide push to energize the youth to become politically involved in the ballot box. Though, in the turbulent social and political environment, perhaps more than ever, the young vote is disheartened, disgusted or disinterested in politics at all … Continue... Read More
Guilty until proven innocent?
The present firestorm over Judge Kavanaugh’s potential appointment to the Supreme Court may be the peak of the many trials (be they legal or public opinion) of the #Metoo movement. Begun and intended as a massive push against sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood, then across the business world, the burgeoning movement has not been … Continue reading Guilty until p... Read More
Online censorship stifles discourse
Recent actions by major social media platforms heralds the restriction of free expression and the collapse of partisan discourse Social Media, for all the regulations, terms of service, and monitoring has largely been a wild place for a long time. There has often been simply too many comments, and too much content created … Continue reading Online censorship stifles... Read More