Judas and the Black Messiah: Heightening the Contradictions
Director Shaka King brings the raw truth behind the Black Panther Party and Chairman Fred Hampton to the foreground with his new film Judas and the Black Messiah.
Avery Coffey (FIU ‘21)
Avery Coffey (FIU ‘21)
Hey y’all! My name is Avery Coffey and before you ask, I love coffee. I reside in Florida, but Kentucky is where my heart is. Coffee is one of my few addictions. I love creating and painting; there’s no other feeling than accomplishing a vision of your own. I’m studying Creative Writing at FIU and hope to get a certificate in Film Studies so I’ll have a purpose to analyze movies! I hope you’re able to find some guidance and helpful tips through my writing!
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How Hulu's 'Bad Hair' Conveys the Horror of Our Society
Bad Hair , directed by Justin Simien, provides a thought provoking tale of a black woman’s insecurities being preyed on by an American...
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FIU: Centuries Behind
Summer of 2020 was a season of injustice and civil unrest. Black American’s were murdered in their own homes and in the streets of their...
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The Book You Never Knew You Needed
One of the hardest things for women our age is finding a happy medium between wifey material and taking no BS. We find it difficult to put...
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Say Their Name
This is going to be unlike any article we’ve written to this day. A major shift has taken place this past week in light of the murder of...
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Liam Said What About Harry?
It’s been roughly three years since the boys of our teen/pre-teen years have been together on one stage. One Direction ‘took a break’ in 2016 to see friends/family and work on solo projects. However, it seems that they’re addicted to the taste of solo work because they haven’t been back since.
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Victoria's Secret: Clipping their WIngs
There are many things to love about the fall season. Pumpkin spice lattes, cool weather, cute sweaters. These are the staples of autumn time.1995 was the year of a new staple, though. It became one of the most viewed televised events for years to come. For the first time in 24 years, however, the Victoria Secret Fashion Show was cancelled .
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T.I. Takes Trips to the Gyno
While we stray further away from the patriarchy and misogyny that this country was built on, women still face criticism today. It’s easier to avoid when you’re walking the streets or at work. What happens when you’re own father has control over your body?
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"Ok Boomer": What About It?
So much goes on in just a week on the internet. In case you missed it, the latest controversy that has sparked a battle between elders of our society and the younger generations is the term “ Ok boomer”. It’s coined from the name of the baby boomer generation but is being used out of humor and irony.
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Freshmen Year Is Over: Now What?
Freshman year of college was probably an eye-opening experience. You saw things and felt things that never existed in high school. These new experiences helped you grow into the person you’re meant to be. Freshman year, however, is about settling into the next four years of your college career. It’s the time for feeling out college classes, friends, and the fun that college has to offer. What happens after the first year though?
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Culture is Not a Costume
Halloween has finally approached after such a long and excruciating wait. Now, we’re adults and we are forced to move onto more mature festivities; it’s not “acceptable” to trick or treat for whatever reason. Anyways, regardless of what your plans are, you’re probably thinking of potential costumes as you read this. However, don’t make the mistake of choosing an offensive one.
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How to Be Enviromentally Conscious
Whether you believe in climate change or not, there has been a drastic change in the environment over the past decade. The weather has been acting differently; temperatures and UV indexes have increased. More trash has been found in the ocean within the past year than ever before. The changes in our environment have caught the attention of many young people who look for ways to help. The most publicized eco-friendly tool is the reusable straw, but in what other ways can you help?
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The Underlying Reasons for Hollywood Breakups
It might be safe to say that we all had a time in our lives where we wished to be famous. We dreamt of the fancy clothes, cars, and houses; what a breeze life would be. While celebrities live lavishly, most aren’t able to live… normally. That is, they may not have experienced high school, college or a calm date night with their significant other. Several different stresses are thrown at celebrities regarding their love life and it’s all from the public eye.
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Mario Kart for IOS
Summer of 2010 was a time of running around outside and playing the Wii with neighborhood kids. With all of the game choices, Mario Kart was the top choice every time. Oh, how the nostalgia hits when you think about how stressful Rainbow Road used to be. And the time has come to re-live the endless summers of Mario Kart with a mobile app.
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TikTok: The New Vine?
2013 was a year full of some of the most memorable pop culture occurrences to today's date. Beyonce released her infamous Drunk In Love , Miley Cyrus gave the performance of a lifetime on the MTV Awards , and the Harlem Shake was everyone’s favorite party trick. But the one symbol of 2013 that will go down in history: Vine.
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A New Generation of Charlie's Angels
Comedy has always been seen as a place for men, hence the phrase: “Women aren’t funny”. Comparing past films with an all-male cast and all-female cast, the latter never do as well. But that will never stop the women of comedy!
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Jennifer Aniston in Blackface?
A photo recently surfaced on Instagram of actress Jennifer Aniston from her recent shoot with InStyle Magazine. The internet was quick to spot the difference in the skin tone of Aniston. This brought a storm of negative comments and one word: “blackface”.
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Preparing for "It: Chapter 2"
Spooky season has arrived and with that comes scary movies! You’re lying if you say you’re not looking forward to all of the horror movies set to be released in the next two months. The first release of the season is the sequel of ‘It’. Who doesn’t love a good killer clown movie?
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`It: Chapter Two' Review
When ‘It: Chapter One’ was released to the public, the reviews were stuck between liking it but wishing it were scarier. The movie held more comic relief than horror; something the gore couldn’t make up for. With 14-year-olds defeating a demonic clown, there’s bound to be comedy in there somewhere. But now they’re all grown up and Derry is calling them back. Will the return of the Losers bring excitement to more than just Pennywise?
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Adjusting to Change: High School to College
You never thought it would happen; high school is over. The days of 8 am to 3 pm classes and nasty cafeteria food seemed to never end. However, you made it through and you’re now on your way to bigger, better adventures. Some people may feel anxious about the big move; but for the most part, it’s all excitement. What lies ahead for you?
