Social Media Impacts Dating
Sandra Romero, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Being a millennial there are so many pros and cons about this generation and most of it have to do because of social media and the ways it has impacted our lives. Dating wise it is not easy because people have started this perception of what a relationship should be by posting insta-worthy pictures and...
The Detective Who Came From Mars
Stephen Lyons, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
In 2004, TV screens across the globe were introduced a teen noir mystery drama series. Veronica Mars, also the name of the protagonist of the series. Kristen Bell plays Veronica Mars, a high school and later college student, who after many years of helping her private investigator father, also wor...
Kacey Musgraves Voice is Vibrant in Her Golden Hour
Matt Reich, Associate Editor
April 24, 2018
“Keep me in your glow / Cause I’m having such a good time with you,” Kacey Musgraves sings in the title track of her newly released album Golden Hour. The fourth album released by the 29 year old singer-songwriter from Golden, Texas showcases her at her most carefree state of mind and throwing...
Sorrow’s of a Fight Fan Part 1: The Madness that was UFC 223
Michael Dunnings, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Just as a parent would say to console thier young child awoken by a nightmare, the same can be said about UFC 223; “it’s over now”. Now that the storm winds have subsided, and the UFC has moved on to it’s next event in Poirer vs. Gaethje, it would be an opportune time to analyze all the sub-plots...
Spring, Are You Coming? (Winter Takeover)
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
Spring is said to start March 20th every year. Its already more than half way through April and its still cold and ugly outside. This is the longest winter I can remember. Even though it's already past March 20th and technically considered Spring this weather feels like winter. Is Spring ever coming? This...
The Fear of the Future
Tanisha Esprit, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Graduation is quickly approaching and I am excited for that. However, I am nervous at the same time. Now is time to try to find a job in my field but I have doubts. The question that haunts me at night is “will I be successful in the future?” Some people are confident about where exactly they...
Adventure Has a Name
Stephen Lyons, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
As readers of this column have noticed, I've done all TV series, it's time to change things up. The first movie series I've decided to watch, in this columnist's humble opinion, is the greatest franchise in the history of franchises. Indiana Jones is my favorite franchise of all time and I will s...
Let’s Talk About Your New Worst Friend
Chelsea Renay, Social Media Editor
April 16, 2018
I was in the stairway between the dining concourse and the main floor at Grand Central Terminal. It was about 7:30 in the morning and I was on my way to my orientation for my internship when it happened. I had an anxiety attack. The thought of how huge of a step I was taking in terms of trying...
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a CW show that lasted 10 Seasons
Stephen Lyons, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
In October 2001, a program launched that not only lasted a multitude of seasons but also kick started the young adult superhero drama that dominates many channels. Smallville was a 10 season spanning drama with over 200 episodes becoming, at the time, the longest running North American science fiction ...
Do Internships Prepare You?
Waheed Burns, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2018
Internships are a huge deal in today's society. Most good paying jobs after college require a person to have internship experience. This is because they don't want to hire somewhere who has experience on paper but rather someone with experience in the field of their career. The more internships you've...
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