Archive for November, 2017
In these last few months of 2017, we have endured a number of apology inducing news stories. Herds of influencers, politicians and celebrities have bombarded us with their iPhone notes apologies, and we have struggled to accept them. However, the news seems to be getting worse, while the apologies maintain a consistent level of trained
After sexual misconduct allegations against guitarist Luke Rockets, pop-punk band With Confidence has decided to continue as a three piece. The decision to part ways with Rockets follows a Facebook post from Piper Vidler, which details the inappropriate messages Rockets, 23, sent to her friend, who was at the time 14 years old. In an
What is something you’re good at? My hand stops abruptly. I hesitate. What are you good at? Simple enough, but I can’t think of an answer. I blow stray hairs away from my eyes and pretend to write something when I see my potential employer looking at me. Two minutes later I hand her the
Back in 2013, Disney surprisingly decided to trademark the phrase “Día de Los Muertos,” as the company was making a new movie centered around the Mexican holiday. They did this in order to have control over its name in games, clothing, toys, etc. When the public found out, the backlash quickly began; Latinos all over
In segregated America, progressives used the slogan “we all bleed the same blood” to counter the division, but in Mare Barrow’s world, blood is exactly what divides them. A young adult dystopian called Red Queen is my favorite piece of literature for multiple reasons. Blood divides Mare’s world; having red blood means one is inferior
The past several years have been filled with plenty of best-selling young adult novels being transformed on the big screen. These films, from The Fault in Our Stars to Everything, Everything, have showcased realistic characters and mesmerizing story lines that continue to resonate with teenagers everywhere. But there are some very obvious similarities within these
Lana Del Rey’s haunting song Carmen tells a story of a young girl with an addictive aura that attracts all who lay eyes upon her. In reality, Carmen is hurting, but she covers up her pain with drunken smiles. It is a sad story, inspired by Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Lolita and Carmen, a novella by Prosper Mérimé. In a
Originally known from her The X Factor journey in 2012, Bea Miller still doesn’t seem to have the recognition she deserves. After releasing three EP’s this year named “Chapter One: Blue”, “Chapter Two: Red” and “Chapter Three: Yellow” plus playing a sold-out show in Los Angeles it’s time to let this girl into your radar.
I wrote this poem while feeling cynical about human motives for things. The poem is intended to be read from the top down as well as the bottom up. People lie Because They fear The truth is Unkind All people are Afraid that They will be Unkind too Maybe because they are They have been
A famous Indonesian director, Hanung Bramantye, became controversial after his sexist statement in an interview with Indonesian local media. In the interview, he was being asked his opinion on the regeneration of actors and actresses in Indonesia that doesn’t rapidly improve as well as his new movie and why he keeps picking this certain famous
I like to read a lot — I’m always on the hunt to buy a new book — so whenever I get the chance, I do like to find books that were recommended to me by friends or watch videos to find new books. I especially love books that make me laugh — the ones
On Friday, November 10, comedian Louis CK released a ten paragraph statement that responds to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct filed against him. Several women stepped up and voiced their experiences with the comedian saying that he committed acts sexual misconduct. In a statement submitted to the New York Times, the comedian admits that “these
