Working and chill. Photo by Stefen Tran on Unsplash. By Destiny Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Editor As the great emo poet Pete Wentz wrote, “I’m alright in bed, but I’m better with a pen,” I couldn’t help but wonder if all journalists felt like this? Could it be possible that there were journalists who didn’t […]
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Welcome to “please STAN by:” A Cultural Blog Experiment
Illustration by Nova Blanco-Rico By Destiny Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Editor In the words of the great Issa Rae, I love “white mess.”—especially if it’s televised (more on what “white mess” is later in the next post). As a 90s baby, I realize that most of my favorite TV shows, spoon-fed to me in my […]
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“Hello, Cruel Heart” Gives Readers a Taste of the Upcoming “Cruella” Film
Photo credit: Disney Publishing By Yeymy Garcia, Senior Editor With “Cruella” arriving in May, “Hello, Cruel Heart” arrives in the midst of live-action remakes of the revival era in Disney filmmaking. But don’t get your hopes too high if you expect this novel to be a direct tie-in to the upcoming film. Author Maureen Johnson […]
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Hall of Kicks: Kofi Kingston, King of the Wrestling Shoe Game
Kofi Kingston stands out with skill in the ring and fire on his feet. Photo courtesy of WWE. Byline: Daniel Diaz, Staff Reporter Boom! Boom! Boom! Welcome to the Hall of Kicks, a blog covering famous basketball shoes both current and from the past. This week’s column will not be primarily focusing on a shoe, […]
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Paint by Activism: A Visual Art Event with Platform
Howardena Pindell, an inspirational artist whose legacy shall stand the test of time. Photo Courtesy ConSortiUm. By Desiree Lee, Staff Reporter In a joint effort to continue giving local artists an outlet to display their work during the pandemic, the universities showcased the life and work(s) of Howardena Pindell with fellow artist Valerie Cassel Oliver […]