How to Manage ADD
What is ADD? Attention Deficit Disorder is a difficult condition that can affect your ability to focus and concentrate on tasks, which will have adverse effects upon your existing livelihood, in you getting a job, or completing a college degree. Sitting still for any period of time is torture, and you feel like you have […]
Star Wars is Dead
It’s official: Star Wars has gone the way of the dodo. The substantive, innovative, cross-cultural phenomenon that touched the hearts of billions has been denigrated to the extent that no recovery will be possible in the foreseeable future. This generation has been cheated out of the Star Wars experience that they deserved as a result […]
Can America Please Have a Dog, Mr. President?
The Importance of FDOTUS in Politics Dogs in America and the White House As a nation, one truth stands above the rest, for the most part we absolutely love our dogs. When we take these furry friends into our homes they become part of our family and integral parts of our lives. This culture is […]
She Usually Calls me Daddy but Tonight She Calls me ‘Culturally Offensive’
As the month of October heads out, we come to a close on a holiday that is a seasonal trademark of the month: Halloween. Halloween is the chilliest and spookiest holiday of the year, celebrated across the world to ward away spirits as the veil between the dead and the living becomes as thin as […]
Shame You’re the Best: From the Ears of Women
Simone Biles, the World’s Newest G.O.A.T. Joining the ranks of Serena Williams and Michel Phelps, Simone Biles has earned her title as one of the Greatest of All Time (a G.O.A.T., if you will). On October 13th, Simone Biles achieved her latest medal in Stuttgart, Germany at the World Gymnastics Championship with a score of […]
How Community Engagement Can Enable Change
In a world of rapid climate change and rancid political corruption, community engagement is one of the few things we can do to alleviate the stress caused by these factors. Being endorsed in the community makes safer neighborhoods for children and helps our already faulty democracy. It is one of the few things that we […]
80’s Anime
It is nice to learn how all your anime got so good, and there is no better place to go than the 80’s. As anime was introduced to the United States, the generation of the nineties got a taste of Japanese culture which inspired a whole generation of anime fanatics. The honorable mentions presented here […]
Going into Iran? A Bad Idea
In the previous article, we discussed the hazards that the first stage of naval invasion would be for our morale and troops in terms of the losses incurred and the political retribution involved if even one aircraft carrier was sunk. Now, in a war with Iran, it is necessary to understand that Iran is a […]
How Much Will a War with Iran Cost?
The Iraq War could be said to be the “Vietnam” of our generation. With the malaise that involved almost two decades that we had been there after terrorists had been dislodged, the absence of “weapons of mass destruction” and questions of whether or not President George Bush used the United States military to settle personal […]
Should Fraternities be Banned?
Frat culture is one of hyper-masculinity, which can be dangerous to women when alcohol is involved. Without teaching young adults about masculinity that is respectful of the human dignity of others, then the fraternity can be a hazardous place on the college campus. The socialization of accepting sexual aggression begins in some fraternities. Macho-man bravado, […]
Are College Campuses Safe Anymore?
In the news, there has been an influx of mass shootings going on for months now. 2019 seems to be the year where mass shooting has increased in the public awareness in the media with some 248 mass shootings since the beginning of this year to now. Last year there were 323 mass shootings and […]
Toddlers Don’t Need Twitter
Social media is no place for a twelve year old, and this is extremely true in our society. Social media misuse has the potential to wreck lives decades down the road, because people don’t make the connection that what was said a decade ago does not necessarily reflect the current character of the person who […]
Cooking Gives You More than Just Delicious Food
Everyone always loves a hot meal. Whether you have just come in from a long workday to sit down to dinner or to go out with friends in celebration of some big event, it is a pretty fair bet that food will play some part in what happens next. The art of cooking has been […]
The “Terror” of Tinder
Is Swipe Culture Really Destroying Traditional Dating? Like many others, I struggle with social anxiety. Despite my desire to, it’s very hard for me to socialize and meet new people. Over the years, I have progressed a lot in this journey, and I found that I was comfortable enough with my progress to begin dating. […]
A Guide to Making Friends for the Socially Anxious
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been an introvert. I have always preferred keeping to myself and my books. I thought that the need for socialization just skipped me and I willingly isolated myself. Over the years, simple tasks that involved socialization like making phone calls or ordering a coffee in person seemed like insurmountable […]
Racial Recasting: A Fine Line to Cross
Same Character – New Presentation One of the most popular controversies happening in modern media today is the subject of racial recasting. Racial recasting is when hollywood takes the chance to recreate a certain story and they change the race of one or multiple characters. This trend has gained a distinctive amount of traction in […]
How Toxic is Grind Culture?
Society teaches us that if we do not bleed, suffer from lack of sleep, or cancel social events whenever possible to help us succeed, we do not care about our future. Whether it be for a job or our own businesses, we are taught to suffer through it for years until we start to make […]
Toxic Masculinity: Dismantling Humanity
How the Patriarchy Denies Men of Their Humanity With the success of the “Me Too” Movement, third wave feminism has been more influential than ever before. Feminism and gender rights in general have been popular social issues for a long time. Although the conversation regarding feminism mainly center around women’s issues, I think it’s important […]
A Time to Love Yourself
Changing Times In the early 2000s, the rising trend was based around creating an image of yourself that was a size 2, wore tacky graphic T-shirts, and despised your entire teenage existence because life was hard and you only had 50 friends on Myspace. In retrospect, the 2000s era seems like a completely different time […]
Atlanta’s Filming Culture
A Hub of Film Culture In recent years, Atlanta has become a hub of filming culture. There has been a rise in high profile productions taking place within the city. Atlanta has housed great blockbusters such as Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Baby Driver, Ride Along (1 & 2), Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, […]
Misconceptions of the Term Freestyle
A Guide to Distinguishing Whether or Not You’re on the Same Page If you are part of any of the last several generations, there is strong evidence to support the fact that you are familiar with the term “freestyle.” ‘Off the dome’ rapping has been a staple of hip-hop culture since its inception. Rap battles […]
Are Millennials Reading More?
With the rise in technology can Millennials even read a short novel, let alone put down their phones for 5 minutes? On YouTube, there is a community of BookTubers, whose whole purpose is to showcase the books that they are reading and the books they are anticipating months in advance. Also, they attend yearly BookCons […]
The “Crisis” at the Border
Since President Trump’s decision to detain migrants at the border in detention facilities, members of Congress have taken trips to the facilities to see just what the migrants are experiencing. The conditions that they described are positively horrendous and inhumane. Detained migrants are without showers, toothbrushes, access to clean drinking water, and packed like sardines. […]
How to Know You Are Enough
Do you ever feel like you’re the odd one out? Like your friends seem to get more attention when you all go out and you are left holding their clutches? Too often, there are people just like you who feel like “the ugly duckling” of the group. You may think your hair does not shine […]
Mindfulness Tips for the Booked and Busy
A Guide to Developing Awareness While Chasing the Bag With the recent craze of the term “Booked and Busy,” it seems like everyone these days is wrapped up with the idea of going after our best selves. I think this trend is something quite beautiful; it’s created an online community that’s extremely supportive of another […]
Why We Should Be Concerned with Capitalism
SPOILER ALERT FOR SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Sorry to Bother You was a movie I stumbled across while developing a movie bucket list. I was enticed by the “Wes Anderson-like” dollhouse aesthetic of the trailer, and I thought I’d give it a shot. Little did I know that this film would become one of my […]
What is Happening with Politics?
The Beginning of the 2020 Election As the first term of President Donald Trump comes to an end, the election for the next president begins. Currently there are 26 candidates for president and 24 of them are democrats. During President Trump’s term there was no doubt that he did a great deal of damage towards […]
Why is it So Hard for Us to Sit Still?
Most of us who grew up around the late ’80s to now, understand our phones, computers, etc., better than our own selves. It is hard for us to sit still because we do not want to be left alone with our thoughts and the worries of tomorrow. Think about it, someone has more patience to […]
Let’s Talk About Climate Change
A Crash Course on Global Warming The issue of climate change has been taking our media and political theatre by storm. A recent study shows that by the year 2050, the adverse effects of global warming will be far beyond our ability to repair. How did we get here and why now, when we have […]
Atlanta’s Growing Anime Culture
A little-known fact about Atlanta is that it is a hub for Anime Culture. Many people have been known to gather in Atlanta to celebrate their love and appreciation for the rising pop media trend known as Anime Culture. Anime Culture is the appreciation of Japanese animated art, role-playing, computer games, and cosplay. This worldwide […]
Taylor Swift’s New Song: Queer Baiting or Hopelessly Clumsy Ally?
Taylor Swift’s newest single comes just in time for pride month in June. Her single titled ‘You Need to Calm Down’ is interpreted as a lyrical sword against the haters and a new gay anthem by America’s pop princess. However, many members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as faithful allies, are referring to Swift’s […]
Living Unplugged: A Consumer’s Guide to Avoiding “Social Media Addiction”
Our world has been consumed with an obsession of swiping, double-tapping and constant scrolling. According to a new study done by Nielsen Marketing Group, the average American adult spends about 11 hours a day interacting with media. This has grown significantly from four years ago when the national average was nine hours and 32 minutes. […]
No Uterus, No Opinion
Going into effect in January of 2020 is the LIFE bill, or the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act. It is nicknamed the Heartbeat Bill and has successfully passed in Ohio, Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia. This bill makes all abortions performed after six weeks of pregnancy illegal unless the mother’s life is in danger from […]
Welcome to Pride Month: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ History and Culture
June marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Former U.S. Presidents Clinton and Obama both declared June “Pride Month.” Since then, June holds many LGBTQ+ pride events across America. The Stonewall Riots The decision to hold this celebration in June was made mainly to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969. The riots took place in […]
The Boy Who Cried Hate, and Why We Should Still Listen
While everyone is pondering whether or not Empire star Jussie Smollett planned an attack against himself, it is important to remember that hate crimes are real and happen more often than society would like to admit. It was only the second month of 2019 and already a Utah man has been charged with federal hate […]
5 Reasons Why There’s No Hip-Hop Hair Care Line
When watching a random video on Twitter of L.A. rapper Tyga showing of his newly straightened hair for an upcoming music video, cleverly captioned “Tyga said STIFF WHERE?” My first thought was “I need to know his hair care routine.” Then, it quickly went to “actually, I need a list of products.” It was at […]
What I Learned From T-Pain & The Masked Singer
Spoiler Alert: T-Pain can sing. And I mean really sing. Truthfully, this shouldn’t be a discovery at all. In his 15-year career, T-Pain has 22 top 10 singles, 3 BET Awards, and 2 Grammy’s to his name. This would imply that people knew what he was capable of and what he excelled at. This thought […]
Frank de Boer Crashed and Burned At Crystal Palace; He’s Going to be a Great Coach
It’s no secret that Frank de Boer has had a hard time of it since leaving Ajax in 2016. His tenure at Crystal Palace was especially bad. Jose Mourinho even went as far as to call him “the worst manager in the history of the Premier League.” Mourinho wasn’t wrong. De Boer lasted just five games […]
Atlanta United Isn’t a Selling Club, And It’s Paying Off
Atlanta United’s meteoric rise to power in the league is no accident. They’ve become wildly successful after only their second season by making aggressive bids for matured talent. The Argentine Primera Division was plundered for the likes of Miguel Almiron, LGP and Pity Martinez. Brad Guzan and Josef Martinez came from Europe. The Five Stripes […]
