The Therapy of Cinema
I sat in the silence of my dark living room this morning after reading the news of the day. Right now it feels like every day there is something else
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Just a Month?
Hispanic people say one month of remembrance isn’t enough. Aaron Cardenas, a graduate of Oklahoma City Community College, said he would consider still himself a Tejano, a Mexican American who
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Fake News For The Real Mind
“Are you sure you want to be a journalist right now? With how volatile it is out there, are you sure that this is a good profession for you?” In
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Journalism’s future is in good hands
Savannah fights injustice. Chris is loud and funny and, when he wants to, he can bring tears to your eyes as he speaks about what it’s like to be a
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Are We All Outsiders?
This past week was the end for Banned Book Month. I’ve read through the lists trying to narrow down my favorite. Harry Potter, The Bluest Eye, Their Eyes Were
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Gun Control: A Needed Conversation
Today, I want to have a conversation with you. But I warn whoever reads on, this conversation won’t be fun. For those who know me, I’m the smirking smartalec with
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Myanmar: They Ran Begging, Screaming For Food
The truck drove slowly among streams of those who were starving and distressed. Cigarettes burned, flinging ashes on our truck, as our driver told us about the refugees. His words
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Death and Grief for the Modern Mind
In life, if there is one thing you can take away, it’s that people are people. When I say this I don’t mean to imply that people are perfect or
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Fenty: The Makeup for 2017
The foundation that love built is at Sephora. As a person whose isn’t really that into makeup, I have found myself entering a store plagued by enthusiasts. I had not
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