Super Bowl LI comeback reflects more than football
Everyone thought it was over. In Super Bowl LI, the Patriots were down 28-3 with just over 23 minutes to play. Tom Brady dejected, eyes wide, shoulders on his knees,…
Sarah Dolan
New Year’s resolution for FIFA: ruin the World Cup
If FIFA were a person, what would their New Year’s resolution be? Perhaps they would wish to turn a new page after multiple scandals gripped their organization by starting an…
Democratic Party needs to embrace grassroots organizing
With the various protests, marches and rallies following the election and inauguration of President Trump, young people and liberals have served notice they wish to be a vocal and active…
Freedom of speech under attack in the era of Trump
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s controversial policies, I felt compelled to share some of the thoughts I’ve had since the President got elected into office and the first…
Democrats must embrace working class
In 2002, a book called “The Emerging Democratic Majority” was published by John Judis and Roy Teixeira. Its argument was simple: due to natural demographic shifts in the United States,…
Gallery echoes discontent, unease of political climate
As chants of “not my president” echo across the nation, millions gather around the globe to protest our new administration and hot pink yarn flies off the shelves of craft…
Annual Cabaret Night reaffirms genre’s undying spirit
You’ll never find Drake on a standards album or a cabaret rendition of any Chainsmokers songs. Though while time still has yet to tell whether or not these musicians will…
‘Sense8’ breaks down borders, promotes inclusivity
Normally I am very hesitant to start a new show. It doesn’t matter if that means tuning in once a week at the same time and on a real television,…
Gorillaz debut eerie, politically-charged song after hiatus
Aday before Donald Trump’s inauguration, Gorillaz released a song and music video, “Hallelujah Money,” featuring British artist and musician Benjamin Clementine. The song, a slow-paced, majestic lamentation on America’s current…
Migos disappoints, “Culturally” speaking
If I had to give the music Migos makes a movie equivalent, it’d be a big, dumb action flick. Not a schlocky B-tier one, but not an excellent one either.…