By Staff Writer Dominick Sanchez What truly defines a person? Is it all about looks? Is psychical attractiveness a true indication of character? The old saying “You are beautiful on the inside” is often touted as a politically correct label for a less than attractive person. But is that enough? Body positivity is on the…
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The Terrifying Psychological Horror that’s sweeping the nation – and some alternatives, too
By Staff Writer Bridget Maddux My mom and I used to really like horror movies, but now it seems that we’ve both become a bit more cautious when facing the latest horror film. That being said, we braved the new horror movie “Smile” this past weekend, and it confirmed our suspicions. We’re wimps! Halloween…
An Inside Look at a Virtual Student Exchange
Submission by Yavet Elizade Like every other class during the pandemic, I started by staring at a white screen that would tell me to wait until the host lets me into the zoom call. What I didn’t expect was a zoom call filled with more than eighty little gray cubicles with names written across them….
The World of Fountain Pens
Submitted by Yavet Elizalde The Wolf of Wall Street has been one of the best films made this century. Not only because of the amazing actors featured on it like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jon Bernthal, but also because it shows us many different ideas and philosophies. There are two scenes that stick in my brain….
A Look Back at the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The month of May is ALS Awareness month, where each year people who suffer the disease receive extra support and advocacy. ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a chronic disease in the human body’s nervous system that can weaken muscles and effect its physical function. This disease…