Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Morgana Faye Most people should be familiar with the term “dark romance.” This term is synonymous with a particular style of writing within mainstream culture. It encapsulates desires tucked away in shame. The sweet temptation of all things society deems wicked. It is a malevolent whirlstorm of wanton, carnal desire,…… Continue reading The Shadows of Dark Romance
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We’re Getting the Band Back Together: Bands that Broke Up (or Almost Did) and then Revived
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Ryland McGinniss We all know the feeling of when your favorite band posts a square on Instagram with a bunch of text, or makes a video, thanking their fans for the support on the journey for however many years they’ve been together, before they announce a hiatus or breakup. Sometimes…… Continue reading We’re Getting the Band Back Together: Bands that Broke Up (or Almost Did) and then Revived
The Magic of a Good Bad Movie
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Rory Rucker From The Room to Showgirls, audiences have a fondness for uniquely bad movies. There is almost a sense of magic in creating a film that is so bad, it’s good. What are the factors that make that lightning strike? There are bad movies made everyday, but what makes…… Continue reading The Magic of a Good Bad Movie
How I Fell In Love With Reading in Adulthood
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Aidan Hurley I learned to read at a time that was tumultuous for early readers. As I have been listening to the podcast Sold A Story, which dives into the way reading is taught in the United States, I have been reflecting on my relationship with reading. On the podcast,…… Continue reading How I Fell In Love With Reading in Adulthood
Conan Gray Certainly “Found Heaven” With His Poignant 80’s Pop Album
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Ryland McGinniss Conan Gray, best known for his powerful pop songs that resonate with the phenomenon of coming of age in Gen Z, such as the song “Heather”, released the album Found Heaven on April 5th. Found Heaven marked Gray’s third studio album, following up the critically acclaimed Kid Krow…… Continue reading Conan Gray Certainly “Found Heaven” With His Poignant 80’s Pop Album
Joey’s Season of “The Bachelor” Gets My Rose
Photo by Tracy Fuentes By Brigita Przybylski If you’re like me, you tuned in to this past season of The Bachelor and found yourself glued to your TV screen every week, experiencing an unexpected wave of emotions. After taking a break from The Bachelor last year and not watching Zach Shallcross’ season 27, I was…… Continue reading Joey’s Season of “The Bachelor” Gets My Rose
Ari Aster and Innocence
Photo by Aidan Hurley By Aidan Hurley ** Warning: Spoilers ahead! ** Content warning: discussion of fictional death, homicide, suicide Innocence in horror is a divine tool, a weapon wielded by horror creators across the board. No one utilizes it to evoke as much panic and disgust as Ari Aster does in his films Hereditary (2018)…… Continue reading Ari Aster and Innocence
Pan’s Labyrinth: A Fairytale of Disobedience
By Ahri Vi ** Warning: Spoilers ahead! ** Guillermo del Toro is upheld as one of the most visionary horror directors of the modern era. His distinct brand of horror emphasizes that those traditionally labeled as “monsters” are often the most vulnerable, while the true threat to mankind is man himself. Instead of demonizing the…… Continue reading Pan’s Labyrinth: A Fairytale of Disobedience
Why “Bluey” Heals My Inner Child
By Brigita Przybylski Bluey is an Australian children’s animated show created by Joe Brumm for Disney Plus. The show centers six-year-old Bluey Heeler and her family: dad Bandit, mom Chilli, and 4-year-old sister Bingo. Although the show’s target audience is kids, I discovered Bluey on social media, after seeing videos of parents saying that they…… Continue reading Why “Bluey” Heals My Inner Child
Magic Tree House and the Innocence of Imagination
By John Ollado I was an avid reader throughout my childhood. Whether I was tucked away between the aisles of the Scholastic Book Fair, guided by the moonlight filtering through an overseas airplane window, or cuddled up with the dog at a loud and pointless family party, there I was, always reading. As an adult,…… Continue reading Magic Tree House and the Innocence of Imagination
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