It has been about two years since Martin Scorsese made waves by declaring the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as “not cinema.” It sparked controversy, as various filmmakers and actors involved with the Marvel Cinematic Universe came out and defended their product. Even two years later, it seems as though filmmakers […]
Month: November 2021
Achtung Y’all: U2’s Achtung Baby: The 1991 album celebrates its 30th anniversary this November.
On November 18, U2’s 1991 album, “Achtung Baby,” will celebrate its 30th anniversary. It may not be the band’s most well-known album, but it is the album that completely changed the band U2 is. After “Rattle and Hum,” which was accompanied by a concert film and received a lukewarm reception, […]
The Art of Cooking: A student explains the benefits and pleasures of cooking.
Cooking is an art that encompasses the world. It requires passion, precision, and most of all, love. The culinary arts are a complex mixture of balancing a variety of tastes and aromas, combined with beautiful plating. Cooking allows the artistic side of anyone to come alive. Cooking is an essential […]
It is Too Early to Celebrate Christmas: And here’s why?
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and everyone is excited to get to it. When you walk into stores they have their Christmas decorations up and their holiday themed clothes out for people to buy. The lights, the songs, the decorations and the food is what makes […]
The Trojan Horse of Social Media: An in-depth look at Facebook’s newest social cover-up.
Social media platforms have been the crux of modern day communication. Whether it be Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, WhatsApp, or the like, our connection with people is dependent on these platforms. However, especially in recent years, how social media platforms have handled their newfound influence has been questionable to say […]
Most romantic Season: Deciding once and for all the most romantic time of the year.
What is the most romantic season? Fall, winter, spring or summer? I think it is safe to rule out spring and summer, but the race between fall and winter is tight. With fall activities being increasingly romantic, between apple picking, couples halloween costumes, and drive in movies, fall romances are […]
Hard Pill to Swallow: The ranch chicken flatbread is better than the chicken caesar flatbread
Back in Jan. of 2021, Eastern opened their Starbucks affiliated coffee shop, Zime. Before the renovation, Zime was called, “Jammin Java.” With the renovation, Zime put a significant emphasis on their drinks menu because it has Starbucks main menu and some of the specialty drinks. However, I am not going […]
Pineapple on Pizza: A lighthearted perspective on the opinions and origins of Hawaiian pizza.
Pineapple Pizza–my ears hurt at its mention. How does that even work? Have you heard of people putting raspberry jam on asparagus? Or caramel on sausages? It is so simple. Fruit does not belong on pizza. Just like vegetables do not belong on ice cream. For example, brussels sprout ice […]
Home of the Brave(s): Atlanta wins its first World Series Championship in 26 years.
The MLB season is over, and the Atlanta Braves have taken the 2021 World Series Championship. They defeated powerhouse Houston Astros in six games to claim the title. The MLB postseason had a lot more to offer than just the World Series, though. A handful of wild card games and […]
Players Tribute: Eli Manning: A fan shares his thoughts on his favorite retired quarterback.
Eli Manning, the former New York Giant, and two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, is hosting the “Manningcast” with his older brother Peyton. Eli was a staple of the NFL during his career and was the main reason I ever watched the New York Giants. For sixteen seasons, Eli Manning […]