“Defund the police” became a staple slogan in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and when fighting against the current injustices against people of color....
Samantha Walker
My name is Samantha Rose (but everyone just calls me Sam) As someone who studies Global communications and Media, I aim to learn something different than the day before. Whether that be a trend, or simply a definition of a word. I find that I am a relatable person who has many thoughts that I would love to express on various topics ranging from metaphysics to something as simple as giving tips on how to stay motivated. Since I typically like to write in my free time, I want to strengthen my writing and become more vulnerable.
Usually, one of the first things I see when I start my day is another mass shooting occurring somewhere in the United States. The most...
As time moves forward, I can’t help but feel like we’re only going backward. Racism and social injustices seem to be at the forefront of...
The American culture dominates American society. The media we consume consists mostly of hetero-normative content. As time goes by, more and more inclusivity has been...
Time and time again, we hear about the latest scandals regarding the Kardashians, Addison Rae, Justin Bieber, and so on. But when these celebrities slip...
It’s no surprise in today’s current climate regarding media, there are various subcultures and main stem terminology (or slang) that have been incorporated into our...
With the celebration of Earth Day taking place on Thursday, April 22, there are many ways to do your part and celebrate. Although this event...
I think I speak for everyone when I say 2020 sucked. However, since the start of the new year, things are beginning to look promising,...
Disclaimer: The following article discusses signs of abuse and resources to seek help. This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute...
I’m sure you’ve scrolled through social media and saw ads regarding vaping, demonstrating tricks, or various ways to quit. Vaping has become one of the...
#StopAsianHate has become one of the most popular hashtags circulating the media today. In the wake of Robert Aaron Long, a 21-year-old white American, who...
I have this friend who ONLY swears by drinking Evian water. Of course, I thought to myself, “It’s not that big a deal…” as someone...
We shouldn’t be surprised that women dominated the 2018 Grammys. From Billie Eilish (only being 19) awarded 7 Grammys, including the two she received at...
Don’t worry; I got you. Breakups happen, and yes… they do, in fact, suck. You may feel like the world around you is crumbling, but...
It’s no surprise that African American culture has paved the way for many trends still present in today’s society. One of those being the fashion...
Ahh, Black Culture, so rich and influential. In history, the relationship between fashion, music, and overall aesthetics has been multiplex. From hair to clothing, the...
Have you ever wondered what it was like to taste color? Could yellow taste sweet? Does red taste sour? Now I know what you’re thinking…tasting...
I’m sure you’ve seen the famous pair of Jordan 1st or Nike dunks somewhere throughout your socials, regardless of the color. Similar to my article...
Perception can be difficult to define. Somewhat controversial too. There are many forms of perception, but the basics include our senses. (taste, touch, smell, sound,...
Microaggression Let’s say there are two friends — one Caucasian, the other African-American—who are going for a late-night walk around town. This was something they...
What is Gatekeeping? Essentially, gatekeeping or The Gatekeeper decides what information should move to a group or individual and what information should not. The gatekeeper(s)...
It has come to my attention that there have been numerous UFO sightings this year, yet the media isn’t covering it. Why is that? Well,...
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved music. Not only the sound but the way it makes me feel. Whether I’m...
Something I’ve noticed during quarantine is people have taken up new hobbies such as crafting or cooking. Another “not so common” common trend is smoking—specifically Marijuana. People...
On Monday, January 25, 2021, History was made. Two women referees were called to ref the same game at the same time. Natalie Sago and...
A common topic I’ve seen all over social media is the idea and concept of self-care. One might think self-care is taking a bath after...
Taking a closer look at black hairstyles It’s no doubt that black communities have created and cultivated hairstyles that are unique to black culture. Although...
Let’s face it, it’s been tough to find “the one” or date in general during a global pandemic. People have resorted to dating apps such...
Something I’ve noticed in media, is people tend to view content and mimick the aesthetic or trends to fit their current lifestyle or to replace...
What Is Tarot? Why Has It Become So Popular? Every time I open TikTok, there’s always some tarot reader telling me “the love of your...
I recently had a conversation with my older brother about the importance of numbers. We discussed a range of topics, which then shifted to Numerology....
Has anyone ever come up to you and asked “hey what’s your sign?” and you had no idea what they were referring to? Well, it...
