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FKA Twigs’ ‘Eusexua’ evokes contortionist, raunchy imagery
FKA Twigs’ “Eusexua” uses downtempo trip-hop sounds to portray sensual themes. Read More »
‘The Bear’ struggles to hit previous highs, resolve storylines in new season
Season three of “The Bear” left many storylines unresolved and created new ones that remain open going into the fourth season. However, our screentime columnist argues that the show still has beautiful moments. Read More »
Our humor columnist defeats their fear of the dark thanks to the solar eclipse
Somehow our humor columnist survived the total solar eclipse, even though she’s scared of the dark. She spent months preparing for the darkness the totality would bring. Read More »
Kung Fu Panda 4 falls short with recycled jokes, lackluster screenwriting
The “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is back with its fourth film. Unfortunately, its story is a let-down, full of recycled jokes and predictability, our screentime columnist shares. Read More »
The new ‘Ted’ show outshines the movies it spins-off
This year, Peacock introduced Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” spinoff sitcom. Our screen time columnist details the series’ humor and inspiration and applauds the unforgettable R-rated teddy bear. Read More »
Our screentime columnist predicts an ‘Oppenheimer’ heavy 96th Academy Awards
This year’s award season was marked by mixed feelings from movie fanatics. Screentime columnist Jack Steinberg recaps wins, misses and snubs. Read More »
Jan. 1 isn’t everyone’s New Year’s Day
Our columnist argues that the American tendency to focus on self-betterment for the new year can be harmful, and points to Jewish, Muslim and Sikh practices of reflection as healthy alternatives. Read More »
TikTok furthers generational political divides, fuels conflict
As governments and international bodies grapple with these challenges, the conversation around TikTok's influence is a microcosm of larger discussions about the power and responsibility of digital platforms in the modern world and throughout our generation. Read More »
The 5 stages of pulling an all-nighter
Juggling midterms, essays and a healthy sleep schedule is a struggle for our humor columnist. Read More »
Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' blends heartbreak with emotional beats
Rod Wave's new album mixes heartbreak with soulful beats. Read More »
Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice” falls short both as a horror and mystery movie
‘A Haunting in Venice’ repeats the mistakes of Kenneth Branagh's earlier films. Read More »
When you bet on sports, the odds aren't in your favor
When betting becomes a must, either to make money or to fuel addiction, the results will falter in the long run because of how volatile the practice is. It’s unwise to rely on money that might not be there. Read More »
'Bottoms' revives teen comedy with a queer twist
Leaning into teen movie tropes, “Bottoms” has the potential to become a queer comedy classic. Read More »
Police won’t prevent violence, systemic change will
The ultimate goal should be mending the social fabric of our society to a place where everyone is able to thrive regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background. Human life should be valued more than profit. Read More »
In the face of an overdose crisis, SU needs mandatory Narcan training
Having students and faculty equipped with Narcan will undoubtedly save lives on and off-campus. Read More »
Luxury student housing doesn't deserve subsidies
The city should prioritize subsidizing affordable housing options for low-income residents who are being displaced due to the development of luxury student housing. Read More »
After 50 years, hip-hop is still denied a seat at the table
Reinforcing anti-hip-hop notions, whether malicious in intent or not, discounts the ingenuity and storytelling of so many unbelievably talented artists. Read More »
Trade in your bedsheets for cinema seats, return to theaters
With theaters and public spaces continuing to reopen, it's critical that people take advantage of public viewing spaces once again. Time away from the cinema experience should have made viewers more appreciative of what they were missing. Read More »
Inaccessible public transportation prevents residents from employment opportunities
Poverty is not the result of a single barrier, but an accumulation of many. How can individuals take advantage of employment opportunities when they have no way to reach their place of work? Read More »
Stronger steps need to be taken against swatting at SU
Although DPS knows that swatting affects the community, it has taken little to no action in creating well-deserved penalties for those sending this campus into a state of fear and anxiety. Read More »
The shortage of stimulants is met with negligence from the DEA
Beyond making everyday tasks unreachable, unmedicated ADHD can exacerbate or cause conditions with serious health consequences that may prove fatal. Read More »
My Tourette syndrome isn’t your source of entertainment, educate yourself
My disorder is not something to be laughed at, yet our society’s view of Tourette’s makes everyone think otherwise. Read More »
Efforts to ban TikTok are rooted in Sinophobia, guided by profit
It would be one thing if consumer data protection was prioritized across the board and this was one of many efforts. But targeting one platform, or really, one country, is counterproductive and a waste of our officials’ time. Read More »
As Ramadan begins, Muslim students deserve to be highlighted on SU's campus
A drive to include religious diversity within DEIA training can limit cases of Islamophobia on campus and religious bias. Including an emphasis on a diverse religious education within training can provide the opportunity for faculty to broaden their understanding. Read More »