The glass ceiling and sexual harassment are only a few things feminists are fighting against. Feminism in the 21st century does not mean burning bras or not shaving your legs. Being a feminist in the 21st century means standing up against the belief that femininity is inferior and undeserving of basic human […]
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A Commentary on Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
here has been much international controversy over groups like the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS. These groups and similar ones try to justify and motivate their persecution of Christians in Iraq and elsewhere. Canon Andrew White, Vicar of the Anglican Church in Baghdad, experienced the horror firsthand […]
Singer Audrey Assad Charms with Ecclesia Performance
On the night of Oct. 2, I walked into Ecclesia Church for an Audrey Assad concert and immediately felt uncomfortable. Ecclesia, a renovated warehouse on Elder, is the trendiest place I have ever seen. Everyone was wearing flannel shirts and thick-framed glasses. The place had its own coffee shop inside […]
British Musical, God Help the Girl, is Fun, Thought-Provoking
Photo Courtesy / Amplify I suppose judging a film based on its trailer is just as frowned upon as judging a book by its cover. However, I was too easily persuaded by the trailer for Stuart Murdoch’s British musical drama God Help the Girl. I thought it would be a […]
The Skeleton Twins: A “Dramedy” That Defies Expectations
Photo courtesy / Sony Pictures The word “dramedy” has become an irritating word to me recently. So many films describe themselves as dramedies, and in their attempt to be comedic and dramatic they end up at least one and not the other, or neither. The really terrific thing about […]
A Walk Among the Tombstones Fails to Impress
One of the great things about actor Liam Neeson is his ability to elevate even the most standard material he is given. Ever since Taken, he has reinvented himself as the experienced grizzled action star. Neeson is often the best thing about many of these gritty action thrillers he signs […]
Boyhood Takes Storytelling to Another Level
One of the unique things about film is its ability to show the passage of time in ways other mediums cannot. Many filmmakers before have used film to chronicle the lives of characters over numerous years and decades. Francois Truffaut did this with his protagonist Antoine Doinel, and Richard Linklater […]
Living on Campus: A memorable and worthwhile experience
The question, “Is living on campus really worth the expense?” is short and sweet, but the answers given are not. Many would say yes and many would say no. Living on campus has its advantages and disadvantages. There are only two residence options on campus: Guinan or Young Hall. However, […]
Yes Means Yes: A Bill for Sexual Consent
The California legislature approved SB 967 on September 2, also known as the “Yes Means Yes” bill. It essentially means that affirmative consent is required between students for sexual activity on university campuses. This is to ensure that both male and female students are not being forced into any sexual […]
The Perks of Shea Butter
Fall is around the corner, and that means football, colder weather, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. However, fall and colder weather can also make your skin very dry. If you are looking for a cream that can heal the dry skin, shea butter might help. Shea butter is an effective […]