Art by Chris ChenPicking up your phone, you tap the Facebook icon, and scroll through your news feed. CNN has an interview about the rise in police violence. Cat video. Someone shared a Fox piece about some new abortion bill, and there’s an argument brewing in the comments section. #Jenner is trending. Baby video. Your friend posted something on your wall; it’s John … [Read more...] about American Trust in News Fails
Perspectives
Syrian Crisis: Take the ‘Journey of Death’
Art by Christine NelsonWhen I think about the crisis in Syria, like most others, my heart stops and my stomach sinks. Sadly, it’s embarrassing to admit that I wasn’t fully aware, nor did I fully understand, what was really going on in this foreign country, 6,677 miles away from the United States. Like many, it wasn’t until the image of a lifeless Syrian boy … [Read more...] about Syrian Crisis: Take the ‘Journey of Death’
Emojis: Create Your Speech
Art by Christopher ChenAnyone with parents will realize that the meanings of words change. For instance, just the other day, my friend’s mother complained that “they came up with a new word: binge-drinking.” She hilariously ranted about it being unnecessary. “To us back then, it was just the weekend!” Since the meanings of words are not inherent in … [Read more...] about Emojis: Create Your Speech
The End is Coming for Postmodernism
Art by Christine NelsonIn 2015, everything is described as subjective, from the news (which is supposed to be objective) to our sense of fashion. We are taught and imbued with the need to express ourselves. We are a subjective people in a world that no longer believes in objective truth nor objective facts. Graduate students at the University of Alabama said in a guide to … [Read more...] about The End is Coming for Postmodernism
Stop Walking in Everyone’s Shoes: Thoughts on Judgment Culture
Art by Kris HarperWith all the categories available for us to sort and shelve ourselves, it’s no wonder why we love Buzzfeed quizzes so much. It’s pretty embarrassing how excited I get over a few indiscriminate questions that promise to tell me what breakfast food I am (French toast) or which character from “Parks and Recreation” is most like me … [Read more...] about Stop Walking in Everyone’s Shoes: Thoughts on Judgment Culture