The absence of color! Sounds like an awful time to me! The “sad beige aesthetic” is a trend that was widely popularized by Kim Kardashian. The aesthetic focuses on minimalism, neutral colors, and modernism. I put minimalism in quotations because, though this aesthetic may appear simplistic, it’s actually a gateway to overconsumption. We have all […]
Tag: Opinion
Should You Live On-Campus or Off-Campus?
Monmouth University has many commuter and on-campus students, especially due to the new rule that started in Fall 2023 that requires freshman and sophomore students to live on campus. However, there is a third living option for upperclassmen. For students beginning their junior year, they have the option of living off-campus. Personally, I lived on-campus […]
The Pros and Cons of AI
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is continuing to develop in increased amounts over the past few years; with that, comes mixed opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing this new technology. Like many other topics, while there are pros, there are also cons. Pros:Always available: While connected to the internet, AI is always available whether […]
The Great Outdoors
It’s no secret that exercise is essential to leading a healthy lifestyle; however, sometimes we forget that there are many different forms of exercise to choose from aside from trapping ourselves in the gym.As someone who has exercised my whole life, starting intensely in sixth grade when I began competitive gymnastics, I have learned over […]
The Amazing Spider-Man is Truly Amazing
In the heart of New York City, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there exists a hero who transcends the confines of fiction to become a beacon of hope for all who dare to dream. Spider-Man, a name whispered in awe and high regard, is more than just a masked hero swinging through the […]
Disney Adult Alert!
I am a Disney adult and I am not ashamed. In fact, I’m here to persuade you into becoming a Disney adult yourself. Here is why you should vacation at Disney World: For those of you who don’t know, Disney World is a theme park located in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This destination was named […]
Editors’ Takes on Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”
With her recent award-winning albums, record-breaking tour, and headline-defining relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has become more popular than ever over the past couple of years. Her tour alone contributed $5.7 billion to boost America’s economy according to “The Washington Post,” and “Time Magazine” notes that her latest album “Midnights” was […]
Does anyone really like their job?
It’s kind of hard to say that people genuinely love their job. The only reason that I say this is because there are some people that actually enjoy the field of work that they are in, while the majority of people are just in the field because it makes them the most amount of money. […]
Gender in the Media
When it comes to creating good storylines for movies or TV, walking the runway, modeling for magazines, or even being in the spotlight for the world to see, gender can be a very controversial thing to cover. It was said in the old days that there was a binary to gender, male or female. With […]
Movies, TV, & Me
Films and TV shows stand out as portals to worlds beyond our own, offering immersive experiences that transcend the boundaries of time, place, and reality. Growing up, I found solace and understanding in the narratives unfolding on screen, where characters grappled with emotions and challenges often left unspoken in my own childhood. It was through […]