Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. "Do I keep the light on or do I gracefully bow?" — thus ends the first track of Tyler Okonma’s, better known by his stage name Tyler, the Creator, seventh studio album "Chromakopia." … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tyler the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is Authentically Fantastic
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The Beauty of Podcasts: Advocating for Self-Care and Realness in ‘She Talks’
Senior Ale Hurtado sits at her desk. Hurtado said she shares her life experiences on her podcast, "She Talks," to inspire others to embrace their true selves. Photos by Lucian HimesWhile beauty and wellness play a different role in everyone’s lives, senior Ale Hurtado said she uses her podcast to inspire people to be the most authentic version of themselves.“She … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Podcasts: Advocating for Self-Care and Realness in ‘She Talks’
Don’t Water It Down: Hard Stories Deserve to be Heard
Sharing trauma is hard. It is hard to be vulnerable and hope that the person one is sharing with is able to listen and understand the experience. It is hard to listen to someone expose a wound in their life and to maturely respond to it. It is hard to share and connect on an intimate level between individuals, but it is much harder to see your story watered down to be easily … [Read more...] about Don’t Water It Down: Hard Stories Deserve to be Heard
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Kaci Courtright“I know a lot of my friends struggled growing up with low self-esteem, caring about what everyone else thought. It’s really how you view yourself — I grew up thinking, ‘I’m pretty cool for who I am; I really like who I am.’ And I wouldn’t want to change for anything.”Born and raised in "The Windy … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Sincerity Beats Sarcasm
Art by Peau PorotesanoI’ve only recently discovered "The Big Bang Theory." (Scandalous, I know.) Like most people after a few episodes, I noted Sheldon Cooper's inability to understand sarcasm despite his genius-level IQ. Sarcasm seems to hinder Sheldon from relating to his friends. I could be overthinking things, but it got me thinking: Is there a damaging effect sarcasm … [Read more...] about Sincerity Beats Sarcasm