The United States is nicknamed the “melting pot” because immigrants from all over the world come to share their cultures and live out what is known as the “American Dream.” Though many people say they support culture and diversity, once the term “undocumented immigrants” is…
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Although it’s not a psychiatric diagnosis, according to clinical psychologist Josh Klapow, doctors far and wide do acknowledge its existence. It has been heavily stigmatized due to horror films featuring individuals who are cooped up over long period of times and “go crazy,” but it’s…
On Tuesday morning the Academy announced the list of Oscar nominations in all 24 categories. What follows are some hot takes from yours truly, as well as fun facts and firsts for this year’s list. Christopher Nolan finally got an Oscar nom! After “Interstellar,” “The…
BOOM … and just like that, millions of hearts were shattered by two handsome, British men. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, naturally. If you were planning on “dancing in the dark” with Ed Sheeran “between your arms,” you might need to find a last-minute…
What would millennial culture be without its sleep deprived, overworked young adults thriving on caffeine? It’s no surprise caffeine is the most abused drug in the U.S. This addictive substance has caused physical dependency in millions across the nation, and it’s a necessary evil for…
When expectations are at a minimum, everything greater becomes a maximum. In less obscure terms: when the bar is set low for a movie, it becomes an added bonus if it ends up being decent. During the previews prior to “Lady Bird,” the theatre showed…
Celebrity gossip is all around us. From tabloids at the grocery store to whatever is trending on Twitter, society eats up every latest celebrity scandal it can get its hands on. Everyone knows fame and fortune comes with a price to pay: privacy. Some don’t…
After Halloween, we should plummet straight into the Christmas season to avoid the worst holiday of the year – Thanksgiving. Sure, the idea behind it is pretty harmless – giving thanks for what you have instead of focusing on what you don’t have. Other than…
Vine may be dead, but the co-founders were busy making a live trivia app, “HQ.” Each trivia game – two per day during the weekdays, and one during the weekends – provides players with a chance to earn real cash money. There’s no denying the…
Whether by mere coincidence or an actual influencing factor, it’s safe to say Maroon 5’s music went downhill as soon as they gained more than five members. While evolving as a group and adapting to new trends may sound like a reasonable and strategic move,…