Column by Rachel Wood, contributing writer Since 2010, Walt Disney Pictures has released approximately 47 feature films, 20 of which are remakes or sequels. Several of those movies have been re-imaginings or sequels to some of our favorite ’90s nostalgia classics – so what is driving Disney to make them? Obviously, profit is a huge Read More
Column by Dylan Doyle, contributing writer To all of you late-teens-early-20-something readers out there: are you desperately trying to prove (to yourself, your parents) that you are a real adult? Are you terrified to reach out and ask for help? Would seeking assistance make you feel weak or incapable? Do you suffer from a myopic Read More
Column by Robert Valentine, senior lecturer of advertising Let us put all pretense aside. This is an official rant. Mankind has been able to communicate since the “dawn of time,” which we may assume came right after the “night of time.” However you measure it, it’s been a while. Over time, we have learned to Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor When I have nothing else to do, I think about the meaning of words and how we use them as modern speakers. While I could go on a rant about the meaning of the word “literally” in comparison to its contemporary usage, I won’t, because I literally use that Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor This week, “Twister” star Bill Paxton died from surgery complications. Paxton was worried about his surgery, or at least the email he sent to a friend suggests he was, according to various news sources that printed an excerpt. I assume anyone would be worried or nervous about a significant Read More
Column by John Muenzberg, lecturer of philosophy In 1931, police officers entered the family home of Ignacio Pina, then six years old. The police rounded up the family and held them until they could be deported back to Mexico. The problem was that Ignacio and his siblings were U.S. citizens with U.S. birth certificates. Even Read More
Column by Rachel Wood, contributing writer Autoplay videos on Facebook are not only killing your productivity – they’re killing independent creators. YouTube has become a huge source of creativity, filmmaking and education over its decade of existence, so much so that many creators are finding ways to make a living off of their videos. Google’s Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor For elementary students, college students and working adults alike, it seems there’s a year-round pressure from social media, magazines and advertisements to do one thing: get organized. Whether referring to school, work or the home, the message is always clear – to become a better person with sharp reflexes Read More