By Devin Dubon It is common knowledge by now that the norms of politics have shifted drastically: They’re more divisive, partisan, bloody – truly a mockery of Congress, a lack of cooperation that would have been unthinkable just a few decades ago. We can no longer work together. Our current two party system was built…
“Venom” is the perfect movie for the casual moviegoer. Unlike other Marvel movies, every part of it can be enjoyed without the plaguing worry over not having seen the dozen others before it. There are no references to an “incident” or characters whose names no one has bothered to remember; it stands tall on its…
By Devin Dubon With the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, it is becoming increasingly clear that no matter what accusations are put forward, sexual assault will never be taken seriously in Congress. Not by the Republicans who attacked Dr. Ford, ridiculing and belittling her in public. Not by those who try to…
By Rhobie Toussaint Hurricane Irma brought panic, distress, damage, and trauma to South Florida. Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and many other areas were battered with heavy rainfall and falling trees. Hundreds of lives were lost and recovery was difficult. Everyday, it is becoming more apparent that the climate is changing and that humans…
By Devin Dubon It’s well known that young people tend not to vote. It’s become sort of a meme in the political sphere: millennials too busy eating avocado toast in their Tumblr pink room. Most parties try to appeal to them, yearning for their coveted vote; but, it never works. The turnout of young voters…
By Daniel Gonzalez III After the year long hiatus Twenty One Pilots has finally released their new album: Trench. The album consists of fourteen songs: Jumpsuit, Levitate, Morph, My Blood, Chlorine, Smithereens, Neon Gravestones, The Hype, Nico and the Niners, Cut My Lip, Bandito, Pet Cheetah, Legend and Leave the City. The album sports the…
By Robyn Forbes When Americans celebrate something, or someone, we are showing the world just how important that thing is to us. We are saying it is deserving of our time, our attention, our laud. Usually, we’re celebrating something good: an anniversary of freedom, a day of kindness, the accomplishments of a selfless activist. We…
By Vanessa Falcon With the end of season 11 of the famous series “Doctor Who”, it is revealed in the final minutes of the season finale that the Doctor has regenerated into a woman. The fanbase has had a spectrum of reactions, but the inclusion of women in the show is not only eye-opening, it…
By Malique Lewis Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL player that’s been in a lot of controversy for over a year now has been chosen as one of the faces to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nike brands iconic “Just do it” motto. Colin Kaepernick’s picture also had a quote, “Believe in something even if…
By Maria Martinez Who doesn’t remember marking their calendar with the date of the next annual Video Music Award? Not so long ago, people around the country stayed up popping corn, pouring soda, and ensuring that their closest friends were only one ring away. People were thrilled to watch the live performances from their favorite…