If the phrase “another one” instinctively reminds you of a man on your phone, you may already be familiar with DJ Khaled. A hip hop record producer turned Snapchat icon, DJ Khaled may be the man of the moment on social media. His influence is seen anywhere from the motivational hashtags inundating Facebook newsfeeds (people … Read more
There is nothing quite like a joke that falls flat. I say this from experience. While in Washington, D.C. this past summer, I set a personal goal of learning stand-up comedy by performing in at least one open mic a week. I’d show up to an inexplicably sticky bar in some yuppified corner of the … Read more
In August, the Metropolitan Opera announced that the 2015-2016 season performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello would not feature the traditional presentation of the lead tenor in blackface. New York Times reporter Michael Cooper called the announcement a “seismic shift” and wrote that opera houses’ continual use of blackface is likely “more surprising to many … Read more
WARNING: This article contains spoilers. After months of anticipation, the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, was released on December 18, becoming the fastest film to reach $1 billion in box office sales in the process. As an avid Star Wars fan and foreign policy wonk, I couldn’t help but … Read more
On March 17, 2015, Facebook Messenger announced a new feature for friends to send and receive money easily and securely. All users have to do is start a new chat with a friend, tap the “$” icon, enter the amount they want to send, and tap “Pay” to add their debit card. Then, assuming the … Read more
“Okay class, it’s time to talk about mental health. For this unit, we’ll be discussing major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and…” Meanwhile, the class of apathetic high school students decides to check their phones, attempt to nap, or pull out some math homework. The students have already concluded that this … Read more
America’s college campuses are experiencing rapid change. The 21st century has seen drastic increases in campus diversity, making student bodies a more accurate reflection of the American “melting pot.” Simultaneously, mental health issues continue to flood the headlines of university newspapers around the nation. And in the shadow of it all, a debate over political … Read more