Picking out the perfect costume is hard. People overthink it or throw something together last-minute, and that either ends up being totally disastrous or completely genius. I applaud creative and punny Halloween costumes, but they can quickly become distasteful. I think a fantastic indication of…
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The media is not perfect by any means. With constantly evolving mediums within a short span of time, it is becoming more and more difficult to adapt. The ethical standards of new media platforms are often up for interpretation, and the result is a lack…
First, a disclaimer about how I go about critiquing movies. I consider myself a movie fanatic, but when recommending movies to others, the only factor I base my opinion off is whether or not it made me feel something. I don’t analyze the typical aspects…
Shaq Shoes BY JAYLYN COOK Ever since Michael Jordan signed his then unprecedented sneaker deal with Nike in 1984, it’s become a relative right-of-passage for the top NBA stars to follow suit at some point during their careers. However, not every pair of footwear a…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about all of the governmental action against Planned Parenthood and the corresponding backlash from the supporters of the organization. Discussion about cutting funds for anything is always a surefire way for people to become vocal…
I’m a fan of strong, funny women. On SNL, I’ve always been particularly blown away by the performances of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Kristin Wiig, Rachel Dratch and Maya Rudolph. My classic response when asked what my wildest hopes and dreams were was “to be…
If the bloody sorority sister in the bathtub during the first five minutes of the show didn’t turn you away, the pilot of “Scream Queens” was full of other creepy surprises, sure to leave your jaw dropped and sides aching from too much laughter. Just…
Seasonal puns have always been my downFall. I’m sorry, I’m just autumn-atically awFall at them. Since its inception in 1967, the Morton Pumpkin Festival has transformed from a local fundraiser to an event that draws in statewide visitors. Eighty-five percent of the world’s canned pumpkins…
Stick-on earrings Lisa Stemmons Accessories of the ‘90s were innovative and irreplaceable. It’s normal for what seemed to be an exclusive fashion style to make reappearances, but I can’t imagine a day where stick-on earrings make a comeback. The concept had good intentions. Many of…
It’s September, which means Apple fanatics everywhere are on the edges of their seats waiting for the latest and greatest products to be released. Apple has a tendency to create a new iPhone every 12 months and, as predicted, the ninth generation of the iPhone…