Forest fires unfortunate, avoidable
Forest fires are a fact of life. Often, in especially dry months, even rainforests like the Amazon may ignite. Sometimes, this is beneficial for the ecosystem, fertilizing the soil and making room for tougher plants to grow. This is not…
Staff Editorial (Sept. 14, 2019)
In the professional world, especially in the professional media world, deadlines are important. They are a fact of life in the world of journalism, writing and content creation. You have a set, regular time at which your work is going…
30 years later, Title IX still needs some work
Title IX was established to create equal opportunities between men’s and women’s sports in both high school and at the collegiate level. On Sept. 7, that so-called “level playing field” was violated during a women’s field hockey game between the…
Justice system unbalanced, needs fixing
In the media, we hear about people of race being treated differently by the police and the justice system. Racial profiling is something that, unfortunately, is a big problem in the world today. People of color are watched over carefully…
Student Spotlight (9/14/19): ‘Rebel Pebble’
There once was a pebble, Rebel Pebble and a rebellious pebble she was. Most pebbles were adorned with one solid color, they adorned themselves with their very favorite one. They became amber, cyan, azure and more, but always one color….
Billie Eilish morphs into demon for new interpretive music video
Billie Eilish has made headlines for her “anti-pop” hit singles and album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Her haunting voice, distinct fashion sense and open personality captivated audiences and catapulted her into stardom which only escalated…
Dave Chappelle does stand-up, everyone loses their minds
The comedic mastermind that is Dave Chappelle has added another stand-up comedy special on Netflix and it is not for those who have thin skin. The title “Sticks & Stones” is clearly attributing to the old saying. It is plain…
With three-hour films being accepted, should intermissions return?
The year 2019 has provided the public with more blockbuster films pushing the three-hour mark than any other year in recent memory. “Avengers: Endgame,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “IT Chapter Two” have all been noted for their…
Post Malone spreads his artisitc wings in ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’
On Sept. 6, Post Malone released his third album, entitled “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Before releasing the album, he dropped four of the included songs as singles: “Sunflower,” “Wow.,” “Goodbyes” and “Circles.” These were solid indications of what was to come, but…
‘Blinded By The Light’ provides testament to impact of music and culture
“Blinded by The Light” was a wonderful way for the summer of 2019 to end. This Gurinder Chadha (“Viceroy’s House”) directed homage to the artistry of “The Boss” is everything it needed to be. During an influx of music-related films…
