by Peyton Blumenfeld ‘22 Everybody is in desperate need of an escape, especially with Covid-19 updates and political turmoil being shoved down our throats. Every once in a while, we need to give ourselves a mental vacation, so our sanity doesn’t slip away from us. In simple terms, escapism is a form of distracting yourself from reality. In times of … Read More
by Nia Peake ‘23 While social media acts as an outlet for most and provides users with entertainment and laughs, especially throughout the pandemic, it is unfortunately a pit of hypocrisy especially for black women. Social media culture loves to promote self-confidence and body positivity, but when someone whose body might not fit the enforced body standards, they suddenly are, … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was one of the hundreds of Congress members present when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building on January 6. On a February 1 Instagram livestream, Cortez sat down to recount her traumatic story. Cortez shared that she was in her office on January 6th when she suddenly heard banging … Read More
by Taylor Wallace ’21 During my 18 years on this Earth, the most important thing I have learned is that everything happens for a reason. I’m sure everyone has heard of the saying before, yet you may not truly believe it, and I’m going to tell you why you should. It manifests in many different ways. It can be something … Read More
by Bryan Kim ‘23 Many conservatives are trying to draw parallels between the recent Trump rally riot on the Capitol and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests throughout last year. “The double standard with regard to rioting in the media (it’s good when it’s BLM, it’s bad when it’s Trump supporters) is egregious,” says Ben Shapiro, a right-wing political commentator. Drawing … Read More
by Lexi Kimmel ‘21 Politics used to be an old person’s game. As we look back on the history of the United States, we see a slew of old white men that have been leading the country since its founding in 1776. This trend has been challenged in recent years, as young fresh faces emerge into positions of power and … Read More
by Jimmy Yates ‘21 On January 21, 2017, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, more than three million people participated in the “Women’s March” in cities across the United States in protest against an incoming president. Many of those standing in opposition to Trump’s disrespectful comments and behaviors toward women. Click here to see a few of Trump’s sexist comments … Read More
by Martholdy Pierre-Canel ‘21 Maybe this generation cannot take anything seriously, or perhaps we just use our humor to knock our depression and anxiety down a notch. Social media has categories, sub categories, sub-sub categories and so forth with various topics such as fashion, cooking, and especially politics. While many chaotic events are sprawling in the political world, people on … Read More
by Devon Goldstein ‘21 Starting in 2020, creators have gained a large following on TikTok as well as other social media platforms. It has become a common occurrence that when someone becomes popular on TikTok, their following increases on Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter as well. Many of these influencers on social media apps have gained millions of followers from all … Read More
