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Souplantation needs to make a grand return
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If you were to listen closely enough on May 8, 2020, you might have heard the thunderous crashing of my knees to the ground after hearing the news that Souplantation, otherwise known as Sweet Tomatoes, had permanently closed its doors. Souplantation, an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style restaurant, was a cornerstone of many childhoods, including my own.…
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Social media is polarizing our country
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The internet is a great outlet for information, and can truly educate people if they are looking to be educated, but recently it has caused an issue in our country. The knowledge I have of our political systems and the policies of leaders mostly comes from the internet, but I take the time to…
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Losing print media narrows perspective
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The perpetual advancement of technology has transferred the world of print media onto screens, making it more convenient to unlock your phone with a tap of the finger and connect with the world, as opposed to making the treacherous journey to pick up the paper from your front step. While accessibility to the internet…
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Thanksgiving is overshadowed by Black Friday
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They start coming in the mail just after Halloween, slowly at first, but then more and more. Flyers, brochures, catalogs, a testament to our consumer society, leading up to the one manufactured holiday to rule them all: Black Friday. Sale-induced chaos breaks out nationwide at malls each year, as people scramble to purchase their…
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“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”
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When the government told my great-grandmother to leave her home and the life her family had built on American soil, it changed everything. Having been born and raised in the United States, her life here was all she knew. Yes, she was of Japanese heritage, but she was also an American citizen, and the…
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Our favorite media relationships are corrupting us
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At the young age of 13, I read my first romance novel. I quickly became addicted to the drama and passion that became my escape from reality. This obsession continued into shows and movies, while my book collection was constantly growing. However, as I have gotten older, I have realized that these stories were…
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Inflation, who needs it? Let’s talk sushi.
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Food is a huge part of culture, community and enjoyment. It brings together families and friends; it is often people’s first memories. Food is not just a part of survival, it is belonging. So, when I think about food now, as a teenager who does not have time to make every meal and does…
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The price of concert tickets takes away from the experience
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Being a music lover comes with big price tags and even bigger decisions. I, for one, enjoy attending concerts and listening to my favorite artists live, but because of the high prices for tickets, I do not always get the chance. Not only do you have to pay for the tickets, but additionally, extra…
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“Us” is the scariest horror movie of all time
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From the scariness that transcends to the typical jumpscare, “Us” is the unrivaled horror movie. Realisticity, no movie could have prepared me for the spellbinding adventure that a Jordan Peele film guides you through. After watching “Us”, I completely abandoned horror as a genre for over two years. I believed it was a disservice…
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Fear is a fundamental part of creativity and innovation
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Gothicism at its core is an art form, and horror is its child, born from its thick roots in folklore and religious traditions. Portrayals of the afterlife, the demonic and the guiding principle of evil being embodied in a person, manifests into tales of beasts, vampires, werewolves and spirits. While both genres share similar…