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Media's stereotypical and harmful portrayal of teens

Media’s stereotypical and harmful portrayal of teens

Madi Esmailbeigi April 28, 2021

In today’s world, movies and TV shows are an integral part of pop culture. Whether it’s a Netflix movie or a show on the CW, entertainment media is being consumed by people around the country. It...

Breaking Down Netflix's Seaspiracy

Breaking Down Netflix’s Seaspiracy

Sofia Trevino April 28, 2021

With Earth Day approaching us, I decided the least thing I could do was to finally watch “Seaspiracy”, a Netflix documentary I kept seeing people promoting all over social media, commenting on how...

Sustainably Slipping into Spring

Sustainably Slipping into Spring

Bettina Mateo April 27, 2021

Burnt X Writer Bettina Mateo creates a thrifted slip dress lookbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ABQ7hjwTv8

an analysis of john hughes' work

an analysis of john hughes’ work

EmilyGift April 26, 2021

John Hughes was a filmmaker in the 1980’s and became well-known due to his creation of unique coming-of-age films. He showcased teenage problems in a light they deserve: with respect and validity. He...

A Review of "Allen v. Farrow"

A Review of “Allen v. Farrow”

Thalia Menchaca April 22, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article includes discussions of child sexual assault, abuse, and trauma. HBO’s docuseries “Allen v. Farrow,” directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, finally gives Dylan...

Top Tracks on “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”, in my humble opinion.

Top Tracks on “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”, in my humble opinion.

CarolineZwillenberg April 21, 2021

Photo by: Beth Garrabrant In case you have been living under a rock, Taylor Swift fans new and old have been awaiting the re-release of “Fearless” , Swift’s sophomore album since it was first...

Styling Your Unconventional Clothing Items

Styling Your Unconventional Clothing Items

Kunika Trehan April 20, 2021

Go take a look at your closet. Now, push aside your everyday t-shirts and jeans. What do you have back there? An old, billowy white shirt from your Halloween costume three years ago? A pair of green overalls...

Art Series: Reflecting on the “Gothic” Genre

Kate Truman April 20, 2021

It seems a fascination with the uncanny, skin-crawling sensations of the gothic narrative has led to this genre’s continuation and success throughout the centuries. First characterized by Horace Walpole’s...

K-Pop Through the Eyes of a Novice

K-Pop Through the Eyes of a Novice

Skyler King April 19, 2021

So you mean to tell me...there’s more to K-Pop than learning all the names of BTS’ members? My first exposure to K-Pop dates back to sophomore year of high school. My friends and I were sitting...

The Top 10 iCarly Episodes to Watch Before The New Reboot

The Top 10 iCarly Episodes to Watch Before The New Reboot

Lucero Lopez April 19, 2021

Wake up the members of my longhorn nation! It’s your time to be up to date on everything iCarly. So I know I’ve been binge watching iCarly since it came out on Netflix and Paramount+, but have...

Justin Bieber “Justice” Album Review

Justin Bieber “Justice” Album Review

Tara Phipps April 14, 2021

At just 16, Bieber released his first studio album. He created a whole demographic of kids and teens that sang along to his first single in 2009, “One Time”, and then “Baby” , in 2010. Since then,...

Top 10 Comfort Films Sure to Induce Nostalgia

Top 10 Comfort Films Sure to Induce Nostalgia

EmilyGift April 13, 2021

Comfort films are heartwarming, magical, they fill your body with nostalgia. They keep me going on a somber day. They have to be easy to watch, maybe a bit sad, but overall light and happy and can fill...