Halloween is my favorite time of year, regardless of how others may perceive the appropriateness of celebrating the holiday as one grows older. As a Halloween lover, I often feel criticized by individuals who feel it is unnecessary, or even childish, to dress up in honor of spooky season’s culmination. Halloween deserves the same amount […]
When students think of sororities and fraternities, they usually think of those in the National Panhellenic Council, like Phi Sigma Sigma, or those in the Inter-fraternity Council, like Tau Delta Phi. One does not immediately think of the multicultural fraternities and sororities for minority groups around campus. The Multicultural Greek Council dedicates organizations for people […]
The 10th Annual First Gen Summit will be held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Nov. 5th. This one-day conference aims to inspire discussion about what it means to be a first-generation student and link first-generation students with resources to support their success. Made by students for students, the First Gen Summit is a […]
As a college student, it sometimes feels as through stress comes from every direction, to the point of almost perfect imitation of an unbalanced compass. Between classes, work, and socializing, life can get overwhelming very quickly. With piling high responsibilities, money can rank low on one’s list of priorities; saving is a struggle that plagues […]
What is representation? The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as, “the action of standing for, or in the place of, a person, group, or thing, and related senses.” This topic has become an important one among the Black community because it is essential for Black people, especially young children, to see themselves in a positive […]
Rapper Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, lost his partnership with Adidas, the producers of his iconic Yeezy sneakers. Adidas’ announcement dropping its partnership with West comes after the celebrity promoted antisemitic rhetoric on his social media, showing clear opposition against the Jewish community. Adidas is now projected to lose around $650 million after […]
back in 2005, saying you saw My Chemical Romance, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and Jimmy Eat World all in one day was pretty common; however, to do the same in 2022 is as close to a fever dream as one might have. This year, multitudes of fans got to experience performances by these bands, along with […]
Contrary to what the title may portray, the only barbaric thing about Barbarian was how painfully boring it was to watch. This horror mystery movie was anything but scary. Barbarian follows a woman named Tess, played by Georgina Campbell, who comes to the city of Detroit for a job interview. When Tess arrives in Detroit, […]
The last thing I thought I’d have the chance to do was sit in a theater with my best friend listening to My Chemical Romance’s “Famous Last Words” blast over the speakers while waiting for a YouTuber I used to watch (and, admittedly, still watch) come on stage. But alas, sometimes life takes us by […]
Midterm elections will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. Democrats currently represent a slight majority in the House, holding 220 seats while Republicans hold only 212 seats. The Senate shows a relatively even split between Republicans and Democrats, with 48 Democrats and two Independents who caucus with them, and 50 Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris […]