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  • A memeingful legacy: A year in memes

    2016 saw an exponential growth in the meme industry, as memes, or humorous images/elements, further infiltrated popular culture with their relatable nature and fast circulation. From Damn Daniel to Ken Bone, last year produced some of the most iconic memes of all time. Here is a sentimental look into the top ten memes of…

  • Mourning the loss of our role models in 2016

    Now that 2016 has ended, we can reflect upon the year. We see fond memories, the emotional rollercoaster of the election, and the heartbreak of losing so many celebrities that shaped our generation and generations before us. January: To start the year off, the two time Grammy award winning singer David Bowie, whose music shaped…

  • There is no place for deficiency in diversity

    When you open a history book, no matter for which grade, you will see the overwhelming accomplishments of many who came before us, but not everyone. People with different ethnicities, sexual orientations or other differences are too often omitted from the pages — sometimes the only tie between the future of the country and…

  • Connecting everything in a not-so-normal detective show

    Everything is connected in BBC America’s new series, “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency”, based off the book by Douglas Adams. The series follows the story of Todd (Elijah Wood), who, after a very strong stroke of bad luck, including an insane landlord demanding rent, losing his job at a hotel where he worked as…

  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story earns its place in the franchise

    “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has earned its place among the rest of the beloved series. Unique in the franchise as being the first true spin-off movie, it takes Star Wars in a new direction with a darker and more mature tone.   The movie follows a band of Rebels in their mission…

  • The never ending fight against the DAPL rages On

    The NODAPL hashtag that has been blazing through the media has finally been put to rest… or so some think. In early December 2016, the U.S army corps announced that the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) could not be constructed in the original area due to environmental landmass inhibition. In response, many are rejoicing with…

  • The meaning of holidays now

    The Heart of Hanukkah “We wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “I wanna wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “All I want for Christ-” Click. Switching from one radio station to the next these days, the ever looming tones of Christmas fill the air. While this music may be enjoyable, there’s more to the…

  • Self driving cars: The key to the future

    Since cars were invented during the 1800’s, they have continually progressed with new features added on every model. Recently, cars have started to become more and more self-reliant to the point where they don’t even need a driver. Most cars only do things like brake when they sense an object or keep the car…

  • Latest albums rise to the top

    24k Magic The Bruno Mars time machine is back and better than ever! He presented us with his first album since 2012’s ‘Unorthodox Jukebox,’ and it was an interesting ride. As Mars’ newest album, “24k Magic” brings us back to the classic funk 80’s and 90’s, and although it was a huge risk, he…

  • billy is on the street

    “What’s your favorite Sandy Bullock movie?” Billy Eichner asked an unsuspecting woman, walking amongst the streets of New York. Eichner typically asks questions like this, whether it be about movies, songs, or just celebrities in general. “Billy on the Street” is a TV rendition of Eichner’s popular video series that aired on Funny or…