As we prepare for the upcoming general election, I should clear the air. In April, I wrote a column reflecting on how the hardships I faced growing up shaped my core beliefs, especially those regarding modern politics and its many controversies. But there was one thing I failed to mention: My general distrust of politicians and law enforcement. […]
“Back to the Row,” a song by the YouTube group JT Music and Andrea Storm Kaden, reflects on a prevalent issue in our contemporary world:
How people with fame and influence are seemingly shielded from accountability for their actions. […]
The Missouri Department of Revenue quietly made a change in August by eliminating Form 5532. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Throughout cinematic history, fashion has played a key role in making movie characters stand out, regardless of their roles. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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