Student loan forgiveness impractical
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is in the process of unveiling a student loan forgiveness proposal that she claims will cancel up to $50,000 of debt for more than 42 million Americans. This is another example of superficial claims being used to…
Earth Day more than social media bait
With this year’s Earth Day came the “thank you, Mother Nature” posts clogging up Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds. These posts came from people who use their reusable water bottles once to take a Snapchat of saving the planet and…
Notre Dame burning devastating loss, money donated to repair building could be used in better ways
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, has been one of the most historically, artistically and religiously significant buildings in the world since its completion in 1345. Recently, the cathedral caught fire as a result of what investigators believe to…
Ideologies of politicians main concern
Every time election season rolls around, politicians who plan to run are put under a microscope. The media watches their every move, digs up dirt on their past and tries to find out any information that would make them “cancelable.”…
Legalization of marijuana brings complications
In January, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said legalizing recreational marijuana in New York was one of his priorities during his State of the State address. Cuomo cited how cannabis laws disproportionately affected communities of color as a reason to change New…
After anticipated ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ where does Marvel go next
Ever since 2008, people have been waiting for the culmination of some of their favorite characters’ story arcs, known as “Avengers: Endgame.” The visual spectacles that have filled the MCU’s phases have been an honor to witness. The combination of…
Incredible Hulk not so incredible following first ‘Avengers’ film
The year is 2012, and the summer is being kicked off by the most anticipated movie event in recent history: Marvel Studios’ “The Avengers.” This film was the largest crossover event in movie history, bringing together four separate superhero franchises…
‘Iron Man 3’ deserves second shot, deeper than initially thought
Many complaints have been made about “Iron Man 3” since its release in 2013, most of which include the liberties taken with the character of the Mandarin, the decision by Tony Stark of giving his address to the world and…
Marvel Cinematic Universe still limited despite mass acclaim
Consistency is what drives a franchise. When audiences walk into a movie that belongs to a certain franchise, they have expectations. When people walk into a James Bond movie, they expect a spy thriller with a suave protagonist, white-knuckle action…
Marvel’s Mad titan Thanos far less complex than fans think
Thanos is only appreciated by pretentious know-it-alls that pretend to understand resource management and try to actively disagree with the professor in their classes. People think he has this wild fantasy with this relatable motive for sustaining life, but it…
