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Serial Killer fanatics Shouldn’t Minimize their victims

Over the years, there has been a rising infatuation with white male killers in pop culture. But why?

Universities Colder Than a Polar Vortex

The college system in the United States has many problems. From lack of funding to inadequate teaching staff, one particular issue has been affecting schools in the Midwest & East Coast - a polar vortex.

What’s the Deal with Brexit? There Isn’t One

Things are not going well in the negotiations for the British exit of the European Union (EU), dubbed “Brexit.”

Drake Needs to be Held Accountable for 2010 Footage

Celebrities have always lived according to their own rules, often ignoring societal standards.

Bryan Cranston’s Comments on Quadriplegics Show Hollywood Ableism

Days leading up to the release of “The Upside,” actor Bryan Cranston was widely criticized for depicting Philippe Pozzo Di Borgo, a quadriplegic, wealthy French businessman, as he himself is able-bodied.

Blizzard Deserves the Backlash for ‘Diablo: Immortal’ Announcement

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced the mobile game “Diablo: Immortal” at BlizzCon 2018 and was met with widespread backlash for several reasons— most of which stem from the game’s platform: mobile.

Erasure and Mischaracterization: Dia de los Muertos as a Latinx Culture

Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a custom that continues from Oct. 31 until Nov. 1, has recently ended.

Trump’s Comments on Birthright Citizenship Mostly Weightless

In a recent interview with Axios, President Trump mentioned that he plans to pass an executive order that revokes birthright citizenship to children of...

Ben and Jerry’s “Pecan Resist” Flavor Nothing More Than Political Pandering

Ben and Jerry’s, just a week before the midterm elections, released a new flavor of ice cream called “Pecan Resist” as a criticism of Trump’s presidency.

FYF: From the Underground to Coachella Jr.

FYF 2018 has been canceled, and the organizers explain that they “felt unable to present an experience on par with expectations of our loyal fans and the Los Angeles music community this year.” Other outlets, however, are reporting a more direct explanation: poor ticket sales.

Why Are We Even Listening to Kanye?

Celebrity is a powerful thing. Once we get it into our heads that a given public figure has earned our continuing attention, it becomes difficult to look at them from any other perspective.

Orange County’s Sanctuary City Amnesia

I was born in Los Angeles in 1995, and California has been my home ever since. I’ve always felt a lot of pride in...

Why does Unpaid Maternity Leave Still Exist in the United States?

Imagine being a parent in one of the world’s most advanced economies, and still having to choose between job security, your relationship with your...

The New Serial Killer: Laundry Detergent

An impaired driver, bombs, guns, and radiation. These are a few things in a long list of items that can harm children, but recently,...

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