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Omaha author defies stereotypes in Nebraska-set novel
I came across author Rainbow Rowell after my sister recommended me to her. I read her novel “Fangirl” and fell in love with it, but quickly got bored with it. My sister, on another hand, loved it. So when it came time to read her book “Eleanor and Park,” I wasn’t really excited because my […]
American Horror Story continues its shock factor with series premiere
With October officially here, haunted houses, scary movies/TV shows, pumpkin patches and fall-flavored foods have all returned in full force. Perhaps one of the most-hyped of these is the return of FX’s horror anthology series “American Horror Story: Hotel.” With the new season comes new characters, among which is The Countess played by Lady Gaga […]
“The Black Parade” is a timeless, relatable album
My favorite album of all time is “The Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. When I was in the sixth grade, I bought the album and fell in love with it. The music, the lyrics and the song arrangements all drew me in. I could understand what the band was trying to portray through their […]
Author touches on relatable topics in satirical novels
American writer and satirist Kurt Vonnegut is widely known for his novels including “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Breakfast of Champions.” Each novel portrays a different message as well as shows a bit of the views and morals Vonnegut has. Slaughterhouse-Five portrays a message about the events of Word War Two, and “Breakfast of Champions” reflects America’s position […]
‘Cowboy Bebop’ helps viewers deal with their past, wrongdoings
Anime is one of my favorite things to watch, and basically the only medium of television I can truly enjoy and it has helped me develop as a writer in many ways. “Cowboy Bebop” is quite near perfection when talking about an animated classic, and to this day is my favorite anime of all time. […]
Celebrity ignorance frequently ignored
There is a certain arrogance and pride a lot of celebrities have which makes them feel like they can say what the want, whenever they want. For instance, some celebrities have been known to share their feelings about how they are homophobic, racist, sexist or any other terrible “ist,” and most of the time they […]
Juice cleanse rejuvenates body, mind
Last week a crazy thought came into my head: I should try a juice cleanse. Hearing celebrity after celebrity say they’ve juice cleansed and felt more energized, healthier and even skinnier I thought, “Why not?” With the semester a little more than a month in everyone can start to feel a bit sluggish. With promises to […]
Lack of racial diversity prevalent in entertainment
In television, movies and books, it is obvious there is a lack of representation for people of color. This is something not everyone is willing to discuss, because then they might feel attacked and try to point out what movies, books or television shows do indeed have a strong diversity, which in reality is little to […]
Brands take to social media on September 11
September 11 is a difficult time for Americans and a controversial day for brands. This is the time of year that brands take to social media sites such as Twitter to show their respect for the tragedy that occurred 14 years ago when terrorists attacked the United States. These brands mean well when they tweet on […]
‘David Inside Out’ book a lovable, inspiring tale of coming of age
As a writer, I get most of my inspiration from fellow authors. For me to fully enjoy a book, however, the story must be wonderful and the story must make me feel either a single emotion, or a mixture of many. And this is the reason why I’m picky with my reading choices. But one […]