How to make friends for the long-haul
My friends are truly my biggest flex. But, this hasn’t always been the case for me. In fact, I’ve gone through some really challenging friendship situations that have ultimately led me to have a pretty critical eye when it comes to friends. As a freshman in college, I felt like I had a tough time making friends. Coming from high school where you know everyone and everyone knows you, I felt lost in a sea of new people. But over time, I got more brave with my friendships. As a senior, I’ll be leaving with some of the best people I’ve ever known, but it’s because I put in the work to make it happen.
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Oscars Roundup: 2022
2022 marks the 94th year of the Academy Awards. With the consideration of ten nominees, we will give a rundown of the movies that are up for best picture this spring.
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"An Evening With Silk Sonic"
The experimentation with previous eras of funk and soul began with Mars’ “24K Magic” era in 2016, so the consistency of Silk Sonic’s musical aesthetic sets the standard for nostalgia and groove. Eloquently written by Sputnikmusic, Silk Sonic gives listeners a sound that is "rich and authentic, existing at the irresistible intersection between 70s funk nostalgia and the luxuries of a modern day studio.”
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Women in Literature: A Micro-Poetry Movement
The poetry “greats” we study are, unsurprisingly, predominantly men (save the innovative and enterprising work of writers like Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, Sylvia Plath, and many unnamed women armed with pen and paper). While many may have critiqued or analyzed the work of male poets and classic pieces, the very basis of their art, the validity of their work, was never called into question. The moment the white man’s words are challenged by the monetary success of a woman of color in the 21st century, long-time academics of the art form decide that the “direction” poetry is going is no longer worth following.
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Controlling birth or women? Accessing birth control is harder than you think
Since the dawn of time, people have been horny. It’s how we’ve survived as a species this long. Unwanted pregnancy, though, has never been convenient, not when you’re a medieval peasant woman or a woman in the 21st century trying to make it through college. Luckily for us, birth control has evolved far past weird and potentially life-threatening mixtures of herbs and spices. There is still one huge issue, though: accessibility.
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‘Tis The Season For Movies
Overwhelmed by the number of films released recently? From Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch' to Edgar Wright's haunting 'Last Night in Soho,' our members give a glimpse of their thoughts on some of the biggest films of the season.
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We Read Like Rory Gilmore For Two Weeks
For 11 days, we followed the rigorous reading rituals of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s “Gilmore Girls.” Although Springfield, Missouri is far from Connecticut, we embraced the spirit of Stars Hollow with lots and lots of books.
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Six Signs Someone Isn't Worth Your Time
Whether it’s romantic, platonic, or somewhere in between, relationships can be hard. It’s all too easy to ignore red flags when you care about someone. But when your own mental health is at stake, it’s important to know when enough is enough. Here are six signs that show someone isn’t worth your time.
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Feminism Fatale: Sexism in Superhero Movies
Marvel’s “Black Widow” accomplishes in two hours what the studio has failed to do for over ten years. Leading lady Natasha Romanoff, played by Scarlett Johansson, finally gets the same treatment as her male counterparts; something many women have been waiting on for a long time. But is it enough to fix seven movies of half-zipped catsuits, over-sexualized fight sequences, and poorly executed romance?
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Promising Young Woman Review
So what makes a nice person? How do women and men’s fears differ? Why and when are certain people forgiven for their actions? Full of stunning color palettes and shiny cinematography, “Promising Young Woman” is full of unexpected twists and turns, and concepts that will leave you pondering long after the credits have rolled.
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Cooking, creating, and decentralizing consumption
I learned one valuable skill as a result from the coronavirus pandemic — how to cook. I’m not an advanced chef by any means, but before the pandemic, my cooking experience started and ended with boiling pasta on the stove. I still boil a lot of pasta on the stove, but trust me when I say the quality of my meals has improved exponentially.
But cooking has done more than just help me learn new recipes. It changed my relationship with food for the better, allows me to express myself creatively, and has helped decentralize consumption from my life.
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How to evict the guy who lives rent-free in your head
Must young adults have experienced the all-consuming situationship that leaves you mildly upset and extremely confused when it inevitably comes to a sputtering halt. These guys tend to live rent-free in my mind and stay way past the date on their eviction notice. A guy “living rent-free in your head” doesn’t have any of the obligations of a boyfriend but has all the emotional control of one.
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The History of Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Have you ever wondered why the U.S. celebrates Earth Day every April? Well, we have generations before us to thank, as the modern environmental movement of the 1970’s led to the creation of Earth Day as a national holiday. Many factors played into the attention given to the environmental movement decades ago. Leading up to 1970, the U.S. was experiencing increased levels of air pollution, high carbon dioxide levels, and increased water contamination.
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Internalized Patriarchy Disorder and the path to healing
Do you find yourself romanticizing a life with strangers you see at coffee shops, in class, or in daily life?
Do you feel a subconscious need to look beautiful at all times?
When speaking to men, do you find yourself suppressing certain opinions, thoughts, or feelings to avoid making them feel uncomfortable?
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How the Green New Deal Can Save Our Future
Five million Americans huddled in their houses with no water or power for days in February 2021 as a record-breaking winter storm ravaged the country. As the temperature outside was dropping below zero the wholesale price of electricity shot up 10,000%. Amid our capitalist society tragedy for some means economic gain for others.
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At a crossroad: Where does America go from here?
Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. In our lifetime, there has never been more reason to believe that to be true than through this past election cycle. We grew up believing that whatever threats American society faced lurked somewhere in the shadows of a far-off nation. Instead, it’s becoming plain to see that those threats are within the United States itself.
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What happens now?
You switch on the tv and see the headlines — “Joe Biden is the 46th president-elect.” Or maybe you felt your pocket buzz with the notification of Biden’s win while in class. No matter where you were when you got word or which side you were rooting for, you probably wondered to yourself, “What happens now?” The short answer? Hold your politicians accountable.
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8 Things Every Trans Ally Should Know
As a transgender person, I’ve had many awkward public encounters surrounding my gender identity. The funniest thing about it is that most of the people were very well-meaning. In public I once watched as a complete stranger yelled at another stranger who accidentally misgendered me. And while I appreciated the sentiment, the execution could have been better. Based on these experiences, I’ve compiled a list of things that every trans ally should do. This list isn’t comprehensive, as there’s no way to account for every situation you might find yourself in. This is meant to be a guideline for how to support the trans people in your community.
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"No pride in cops or capitalism"
In 2019, I attended the San Francisco Pride Parade. Surrounded by the biggest crowd I had ever seen, we waited for the event to start. I kept checking my phone. 30 minutes went by with no word, legs burning as we sat on the hot pavement which had been baking underneath the California sun. I checked my phone again, and an hour had gone by. The parade still hadn’t started…
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Dear Future Trump Voter...
I was a Trump supporter for nearly four years. I had a Trump t-shirt, Trump-related novelties, a sign, and even attended a rally, but can I convince you not to reelect President Trump? I’m not here to castigate you. I understand why you might find him appealing. He’s an outsider who lacks a filter. He stands up to liberals and the media while also standing for law and order, a strong military (Space Force, amiright?), and a secure border. The conservative stronghold he’s created in our court system is also remarkable. Instead of refuting this, I would like to pose some questions.
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