By Gaby Leung It infuriates me seeing an entire group of friends on their phones instead of talking to one another. With bowed heads and fingers flying, they make me wonder what is so important on their devices that they … Continue reading Commodifying the Human Experience
By Elise Cording The subtleties of human contact have never been better contemplated than they were in the tumultuous days of middle school. A potato chip shared during recess could be a token of utmost romantic attraction, a brief moment … Continue reading Thirteen and Thriving: A Tale of Two Tweens
By Laura Kern In his 2013 Oscars acceptance speech, Ben Affleck choked up thanking his wife and children. His tears charmed the world as viewers dabbed at their eyes like proud grandmothers. In the fifteen years between his two Oscar … Continue reading Villain or Victim? After 13 Years, Ben Affleck Returns as the World’s Worst Superhero
By Annika Bjerke Since the introduction of Facebook in 2004, the past twelve years have been a whirlwind of social media. You have the popular platforms — Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter — as well as the alternative Tumblr, where, according to … Continue reading What it Means to Be Thirteen in the Age of the Selfie
By Carina Chien If you’ve ever walked into a Starbucks, dead from exams and homework assignments, you’ll automatically feel at home in that community of languishing souls. Even as Ithaca’s water supply diminishes, you’ll notice them drowning their sorrows and … Continue reading Don’t Call Me Kitsch-Mael: On Misspelled Names
By Julia Shebek My name is Julia Camille Shebek, and this is a problem. Julia Camille Shebek is a really fantastic name. My parents nailed it. The problem is, I haven’t exactly hit the target they gave me with that name—that target being maturity. Just take a moment to imagine someone named Julia Camille Shebek. You may be imagining a brilliant scientist, or a queen, or someone who brings her three perfect children to her awards ceremonies to meet her good friend Meryl Streep. Now imagine a raccoon in a potato sack. I’m somewhere in between. I can write a … Continue reading I Still Haven’t Grown Into My Name
Compiled by Jael Goldfine “Two pumpkin pasties, please? Thank you.” “Harry, erhm, watch yourself on the stairs, it’s a bit icy at the top.” “Yes?” “Sorry, I didn’t catch that.” “Oh, uhm, Harry, I’m sorry but someone’s already asked me. … Continue reading Every Line Spoken by Cho Chang in all 8 of the Harry Potter Films
Either way, you’re probably still a douchebag By Thelonia Saunders You may meet one at a party, standing around, looking deeply into their glass as if to absorb the oh-so-alluring alcohol percentage through eye contact alone. Your heart may begin … Continue reading Connoisseurs: Beer or Wine?
Which is the greatest obsolete viewing experience? By Yana Makuwa and Nathaniel Coderre VHS Price: At their prime, VHSs were a very reasonably priced product. You could buy a blockbuster film and have it in the comfort of your home … Continue reading VHS versus DVD: The Face Off
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