CHRONICALLY COFFEE: Changing gender marker getting harder
The Missouri Department of Revenue quietly made a change in August by eliminating Form 5532. […]
Opinion
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Man vs. bear: Focusing on women’s fears
Like the 2017 “MeToo” movement, a current social-media trend tries to get men empathizing with women’s concerns. People are asked to imagine a scenario in which they are stranded in the woods with a man […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Cultural appropriation or appreciation?
In trying to create an empathetic society, we often swing from one extreme to another. Discrimination remains rampant all over, with one example being cultural appropriation. It’s a legitimate problem, but we often forget that genetics can be unpredictable, and cultural appreciation also exists, leading to false assumptions. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Cultural appropriation or appreciation?
Discrimination remains rampant all over, with one example being cultural appropriation. It’s a legitimate problem, but we often forget that genetics can be unpredictable, and cultural appreciation also exists, leading to false assumptions. […]
Worth the Hour? Favorite fashion film
Throughout cinematic history, fashion has played a key role in making movie characters stand out, regardless of their roles. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Life’s hardships help form core beliefs
When I was in grade school, I wanted to be in college. Education has always seemed like a beacon of opportunity for me. I sought answers to questions I knew nothing about, delving into subjects that expanded my understanding of the world. […]
WORTH THE HOUR? ‘Chang Can Dunk,’ but film misses basket
I like to compare sports movies, particularly the ones about basketball, to snacks or beverages. Movies such as “Slam Dunk” or “Like Mike” offer a nostalgic taste that leaves the flavor stuck in your memory. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Transphobia harmful, sometimes deadly
Recently, multiple laws have been passed or proposed to take away basic human rights, harming minority groups. While some of them may seem unbelievable, they’re all meant to undermine anybody who isn’t able-bodied, cis, heterosexual or male. […]
GUEST COLUMN: Lockdown drills can harm mental health
Emergency lockdown drills are important, particularly for intruder preparedness on college campuses like St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. However, an unintended dissonance exists in the form of a disquiet that reverberates among individuals on campus when thrust into tense situations like this. […]
SKY’S THE LIMIT: Keep open mind on The Satanic Temple
Have you ever felt like people misunderstood you because of your interests, hobbies, beliefs or identity? Are you seen as “different,” leading to unfair judgments or stereotypes? […]