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I Saw the Worst Band in the World and Had an Existential Crisis.

In my 26 years on this earth, I have come to learn a few universal truths: 2+2=4, the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, and the guac always costs extra. I have also come to learn another universally shared truth: Nickelback sucks. In a world of Limp Bizkits, Creeds, and Insane Clown Posses, no band gets worse flack than Nickelback, the undisputed titleholder of … Continue reading I Saw the Worst Band in the World and Had an Existential Crisis.

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Why We Let Male ‘Geniuses’ Get Away With Bad Behavior

Woody Allen is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of all time. Throughout his career, he has received a considerable number of awards and accolades in film festivals, and award ceremonies that have praised his work as a director, screenwriter, and actor. He has won four Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, and ten BAFTA Awards. He is a recipient of the prestigious Cecil B. Demille … Continue reading Why We Let Male ‘Geniuses’ Get Away With Bad Behavior

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The Choice is Easy. Vote For Yeezy.

(Written Spring 2016) I love the spectacle that is election season, and engage in it with the same fervor and fanaticism that some would for the World Cup. This cycle, however, is an anomoly. The entertaining, turbulent, and terrifying nature of it can be attributed to Donald Trump – the sexist and xenophobic reality star/billionaire who declared his candidacy in June 2015. As the general … Continue reading The Choice is Easy. Vote For Yeezy.

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