How the Forgotten Borough Reacted to Zohran Mamdani
By: Ameena Khan On Aug. 13, democratic socialist and future mayor-elect of New York City (NYC) Zohran Mamdani would arrive at Staten Island (SI), “which […]
Opinions
Fonso’s Interlude: Hip-Hop Isn’t Dying, There’s a Disconnect Between the Mainstream and Underground
By: Alfonso Abreu Hip-Hop is not dead, and is far from ever dying. It is easy to look at Billboard’s last week report of there […]
SNAP Funding is the Latest Battle in Decades-Long War Against Welfare
By: Samuel Mortel Over 40 million people were at risk of losing their SNAP benefits and going hungry. Conservatives online, in the media, and even […]
Modern Day Slavery: The 13th Amendment Did Not Abolish Slavery
By: Serena Edwards The 13th Amendment is famously known as the amendment that prohibits slavery; however, millions of inmates are subjected to slavery conditions because […]
“Video Killed the Radio Star”: MTV and the Lost Art of Music Videos
By: Jaida Dent Music is the cornerstone of pop culture. Many viral moments that circulate throughout modern media often share the common trait of music, […]
Black People are Tired: Why the “No Kings” Protest Didn’t Work
By: Serena Edwards Protests have occurred for decades, but the impact has differed depending on tactics. Since Trump’s second presidency, there has been an increase […]
Where Halloween Began: History of the Spooky Holiday
By: Elianna Tsigler The tradition of Halloween has evolved greatly over the years, its meaning completely shifting from a sacred ritual to a commercialized celebration […]
In Defense of “Elevated Horror”: Why Are So Many Fans Against It?
By: Samuel Mortel Over the past decade, we’ve seen a cultural revolution; some of the most critically acclaimed, culturally relevant films are in the horror […]
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Fading Right To Due Process
By: Serena Edwards In the United States (U.S.), the Constitution serves as a framework for how the government should treat and respect people’s rights. During […]
Heartbreakingly Human: The Long Walk and the Reality We Choose to Ignore
By: Mars Marte In July 1979, a young writer by the name of Richard Bachman, who later revealed his true identity to be Stephen King, […]