Many of us in this election are under the impression that this is one of the worst presidential elections in U.S. history. In some ways this is true. Everything that has been held to criticism, however, can be seen in a positive light. This election has increased millennial interest in voting and politics in general. […]
Last Monday, women and men in the United Nations and United States celebrated International Day of the Girl. The movement is one that stands for gender justice and youth rights, and those involved aim to dismantle the patriarchy and fight for social justice for girls across the country. Dr. Heather Hoover, an English professor and […]
“The Sound of Music” actor Charmian Carr died at the age of 73 on Sept. 18. She played Liesl, the eldest von Trapp daughter, in the 1965 musical film, and is remembered for her classic “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” performance. Carr died in Los Angeles after complications from a rare form of dementia. Miss Arkansas, […]
Seven gunmen in the Old West gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke Rated PG-13 for extended and intense sequences of Western violence and for historical smoking, some language and suggestive material “The Magnificent Seven” is a remake of the 1960 […]
1. Presidential election kicks off In case you missed it, the first debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton took place on Monday. And the highly anticipated debate between two controversial candidates lived up to its expectations. The evening consisted of sparring jabs between the two candidates as they criticized each […]
The NSA’s illegal surveillance techniques are leaked to the public by one of the agency’s employees, Edward Snowden, in the form of thousands of classified documents distributed to the press. Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo Rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity “Snowden” is quite possibly the most conventional Oliver […]
It’s 4 a.m., and I’m tossing and turning in bed. I’m surrounded by walls made of sticks and mud; feeling overwhelmed. My perspective on life is changing. So many of my opinions and beliefs had been shattered on this four-month study abroad trip to Uganda. “What did it mean to love my neighbor as myself? […]
Netflix has a wide variety of shows that you can watch in an instant. If you are looking for a new series to watch, here is a short list to get you started! Stranger Things “Stranger Things” is a suspenseful show about a group of four elementary boys. One night, one of the boys goes […]
Runtime: 1 hour and 36 minutes Tom Hanks doesn’t like to play it safe. In his latest film, “Sully,” Hanks takes on the role of Chesley Sullenberger, a heroic pilot who isn’t quite ready to show off his cape. Directed by Clint Eastwood and based on a true story, the film wastes no time introducing […]