Laura Ingraham should be fired over latest remarks
Controversy has seemingly become second nature to Fox News – in fact, in 2018, it was rated by a Gallup/Knight poll as the most biased national news network. Because of this, any representative of the network’s comments are usually less than surprising, though often wildly offensive. However, Laura Ingraham’s latest comments on the death of […]
The dropping of Jussie Smollett’s charges supports his original claims
When Empire actor Jussie Smollett reported a hate crime against himself on January 29, he arguably had no idea of how the extent of his case would impact current news media. Smollett told police that two men approached him around 2 a.m., yelled racial and homophobic slurs, poured an unknown chemical substance on him, and finally […]
Facebook’s privacy issues
The Facebook privacy scandal, referred to as the “Cambridge Analytica” scandal, has approached its one-year anniversary. But, the conversation regarding Facebook executives’ vague descriptions of what exactly they do on the site to protect users’ private data has been years in the making, indicated by multiple lawsuits and surfaced criticism. The specific Cambridge Analytica incident […]
Ariana Grande’s entire career proves she’s not a culture vulture
Accompanying the release of her fifth studio album, “thank u, next,” coming just 5 months after “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande has already shattered records that most singers only dream of. Grande has quickly become the first act to achieve numbers 1, 2 and 3 on Billboard Hot 100 with her latest album, only second to The […]
The Super Bowl has become tainted by politics
In the United States, watching the Super Bowl is as important to some families as Christmas. Similarly, in most countries in the world, the World Cup takes precedence and elicits a sense of community, rivalry and ultimately excitement or disappointment, comparable to what is felt watching the final two national football teams go head-to-head in […]
‘Surviving R. Kelly’ showcases that Black women aren’t taken seriously
Though R. Kelly himself has continued to deny sexual assault allegations for decades, these disturbing assertions have been made available to the public and were addressed by celebrities like Dave Chappelle and Wendy Williams, as well as R&B fans alike. These accusations have swirled and fizzled out throughout several years–that is until earlier this month. To oversimplify, in […]
Kanye West has ruined his legacy
Kanye West is a self-proclaimed creative genius. But after his comments on slavery, the 13th amendment, and his pro-Trump rant on Saturday Night Live, his status as the next Einstein has been rightfully questioned by critics and fans alike. There’s no doubting the influence West has had on the music industry. “His musical innovations, via […]
Brands use fake body positivity to sell
In 2018, heated discussion surrounds the topic of representation in the media. Though this often refers to diversity by means of including people of color or people of various sexualities, fat people are often removed entirely from this scenario but deserve positive representation. This shows that it is ingrained in our society that being overweight […]
Kim Kardashian should consider her platform
Kim Kardashian’s body is constantly up for public discussion. Some would even argue that her figure is the reason for her immense fame. Her “unconventional” shape is often subject to mass scrutiny, but Kardashian herself, like most in this day and age, has an up and down relationship with her body. This is evident in […]
The stars show that late-Millennials and Gen Z will dramatically shift society
Millennials ruined the domestic beer industry, prefer experiences over material items, and value honesty. Generation Z can be quite sensitive, are large advocates for structural change, and seek job stability over risk-taking. But Millennials and Gen Z aren’t really ruining anything. They’re just innovating and redefining our current culture and society with the previous generation’s […]