by Dru Hunsaker There are few things in life that are as magical as a Disney movie. Growing up, most children will be exposed to countless tales of kindhearted princesses, courageous animals, and loyal friends. The Lion King spins a tale of a young lion prince who overcomes his mistakes and fears, and accepts his role as the leader of his pride. Mulan tells of … Continue reading Disney Sequels: Destroying the Magic
by Abbey Knupp It’s that time of year again. The time of year when snow coats the world, lights twinkle around the rims of houses, people shop like the world’s gone mad, the air constantly smells like cookies, and the entire world is filled with a sense of…wonder. When I was a child, the holidays were all that I looked forward to. Nothing was more … Continue reading Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like…?
By Dru Hunsaker Dubbed by many as Game of Thrones meets Gossip Girl, the CW’s new historically based drama Reign follows the teenage years of Mary, Queen of Scots (Adelaide Kane), during her engagement to Francis II, Dauphin of France (Toby Regbo). Fleeing the convent where she was raised after an attempt by the English on her life, Mary Stewart is whisked away to the French … Continue reading Long May She Reign
by Shelby Powers A surprisingly poignant commercial for the hair care Pantene’s Philippines market has gone viral on the Internet the past week. Of course, the actors have the lush and beautiful manes typical of shampoo commercials, but the message rings true to many female viewers. While a cover of the Tears for Fears song “Mad World” plays, the camera pans over a man and … Continue reading Pantene Philippines Commercial Addresses Double Standards
by Mitch Powers Winter is upon us, and as most people know, during winter you have to wear clothes. This may be seen by most as a depressing fact, but that’s why I’m here to help! We will have your birthday suit clothed in no time. First off, you are going to need pants. The most obvious choice for pants are actually not pants at … Continue reading Opinion: Wear Clothes for Winter
by Dru Hunsaker Many traditional stories feature strong heroes and damsels in distress. Yet, the women of recent Marvel and DC Comics adaptations have taken their respective worlds by storm, creating brilliant, dynamic counterparts that support and challenge their heroes. Amy Adams’s portrayal of reporter Lois Lane is witty, intuitive, determined, and compassionate. Natalie Portman as Dr. Jane Foster is incredibly intelligent. As an astrophysicist … Continue reading From Damsels in Distress to Dynamic Counterparts: The Evolution of Superhero Love Interests
by Dru Hunsaker Applying for college is going to kill me. Okay, so kill might be a little dramatic. But there is a strong possibility that it will lead to some rocking back and forth in the fetal position, muttering incoherent things. For underclassmen, it’s difficult to understand what all of the stress is about. Most of them are eagerly awaiting the day when they, … Continue reading Opinion: Why Applying for College is Going to Kill Me
by Mitch Powers When I say the name Miley Cyrus, chills run down my back. If you are really trying to torture me say Nicki Minaj. These are just two examples of female musicians feeling the need to be weird to be famous. But thank goodness that this trend might finally be coming to an end. Lorde and HAIM are female artists, and part of a … Continue reading Opinion: Thank the Lorde
by Megan Haymond On Monday, October 21, President Obama publicly defended the Affordable Care Act despite technical issues. HealthCare.gov was malfunctioning making it impossible to sign up for care online. However, Obama highlighted toll-free numbers and other ways to sign up while the website is down. Republicans are pointing to a problem greater than the Affordable Care Acts website, stating Obama-care offers less options and … Continue reading Opinion: Flaws In Health Website Sheds Light on Greater Issue
by Megan Haymond On October 17, 2013 the government reopened after a fifteen-day shutdown. President Obama addressed the people stating, “There are no winners here.” The president acknowledged the worsened economy and decreased credit the nation suffers due to the shutdown. Obama went on to say, “How we do business around here has to change.” Yet raising the debt ceiling and procrastinating to make actual … Continue reading Opinion: Government Open For Business
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