The Science behind the Horror Genre
By: Shiva Karmakar It may be past “spooky season,” however there is never a bad time when horror movies...
Category: Essay
Relevance of The Enlightenment In Today’s Society
By: Maddox Brown Salutations, When you initially think of the concept of the Enlightenment, what probably first comes to...
The Salem Witch Trials
By Waverly Winchester A new New York Historical Society exhibition seeks to ask: In moments of injustice, what role...
Personal Essay: “Hyperfixation”
By Zaren Hormuzdiar Sometimes I have looping thoughts that I use to put myself to sleep. I...
Sexism in the Perception of Boy Band Fans and Sports Fans
By Diana Sanchez *This article isn’t meant to bash the groups of fans discussed in this...
“Harrowing Dreams”
By Zaren Hormuzdiar I once woke up and seriously thought that an asteroid was going to hit...
A Guide to Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health
By Nicole Manning Introduction: Over the course of this past (2021) summer, I participated remotely in a one week...
RANT: “Flying Water Rats?”
By John Tustin Holy sh*t, there are a lot seagulls … literally hundreds of these f** kers. It doesn’t...
The Capitol Hill Riot: Domestic Terrorism or Attempted Coup?
By Nicole Manning Only eight days into the new year, and ten days before Trump...
A Close Reading of Joe Biden’s Inaugural Address
By Oscar Mata On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of...
OPINION: Protecting Black Innocence
*(Slideshow image source: The Huffington Post) By Fatoumata Drammeh Malcom X once said “The most disrespected person in America...
OPINION: The Double Consciousness of Being Both Black and Muslim
By Fatoumata Drammeh Islamophobia has become a serious and growing problem in non-Muslim nations today. Intolerance and aggression towards Muslims...
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS: Bizarre Beach
By John Tustin You know how a couple of times a year, at night, you’ll have those quiet hours...
Feature: Individuals Who Inspire Us
By Amen Dilawar For many who are facing a disability, it’s easy to focus on what you’re...
Colorism, Self-Hatred & “Blackfishing” in America
By Maymunah Ibrahim I have been wanting to do an article on these topics for a long time. I...
Can You Tell Who is Japanese, Korean, or Chinese?
By Soyoung Kim Asia occupies a huge part of the globe, and is home to...
Alexander Hamilton, my Dad, and Me
By Mamadou Moctar Traore When shadowing my father (Moctar Traore) during the winter break, I...
OPINION: “If You Don’t Want an Abortion, Don’t Get One”
By Amen Dilawar Pro-choice or Pro-life? It’s easy to find different perspectives on almost any topic....
BOOKS/DRAMA: “A Streetcar Named Desire”
By Khadija Rida If you have the time to read a legendary play this month, then you should read ...
FEATURE: Why Do Asylums Scare Us?
By Khadija Rida We hear stories from the late 1800s-1900s about insane asylums. All the horrors...