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Some sequels are not created equal
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There are plenty of movies that deserve to have a sequel to their story, but there are also many where a continuation is just pointless. For years, movie franchises have produced parts two, three, four, etc, and the majority have not reached the same fame as the original. I enjoy a new idea with…
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Reading for enjoyment is dying
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Whenever I tell someone I read for pleasure they are genuinely shocked. I read over 12 books a year, which is not a lot, but most people are surprised that someone my age has the time and enjoys reading. There are many reasons why people dislike reading, one of the most prominent being that…
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“Roblox” puts kids squarely in danger
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If you have a little cousin, son, daughter, niece or nephew, it is more than likely that their faces will light up if you happen to mention the popular online game known as “Roblox.” Since its creation in 2006, “Roblox” has been consistently popular with people of all ages, but specifically young kids, ages…
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Billie Eilish concert is “the greatest” ever
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On Dec. 20 at the Kia Forum, my life was forever altered. One may ask why, and that is because I was blessed enough to attend Billie Eilish’s “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” tour, which was perhaps “the greatest” concert I have ever attended. I am still “happier than ever” that my friends and…
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Wallace and Gromit make a return for “Vengeance Most Fowl”
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There is often a difficulty in children’s movies balancing comedic timing and serious themes for younger audiences to consume, and in “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Foul,” there seems to be the perfect mixture. “Wallace and Gromit” is the epitome of British comedy for children’s TV, and it delivers in every way. The playful…
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Letters write their way into relationships
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All of the handwritten messages that I have received over the years are stowed away in the second drawer of my desk, creaking loudly each time I pull them out. Each year, I receive more letters from birthdays, holidays and other occasions to add to my drawer, and when I open it, I am…
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The rise of antisemitism should not go ignored
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For as long as I can remember, I have spent hours upon hours at my temple. It has become my second home in more ways than one, not only through my attendance to religious school from the age of 5, but through the memories of my last 16 years. I began as a student…
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Today’s politics weaponize Christianity
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“Fear Not,” the most repeated command in the Bible, appearing 365 times, is sadly not a reality today. In our current society, Christianity is looked at as something to fear due to its misuse in the political sphere of media. As a Christian, it saddens me to see people feeling discouraged to be a…
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Mockery erases women’s individuality
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If you ask any woman, I am almost certain that she will be able to conjure an instance in which she was ridiculed for her hobbies or interests. As someone who has gone through their fair share of “cringe” phases, I myself am no stranger to being made fun of for and then feeling…
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Film literacy provides queer representation
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One of the most hauntingly beautiful movies I have ever seen is “I Saw The TV Glow,” a film that made me feel so incredibly recognized and represented as a queer person, and a movie that is misunderstood by many people. “I Saw The TV Glow” presents a story of life and escapism for…