The fatal shooting of Michael Brown involving Police Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri covered headlines in news outlets across the country.
Think Twice Before You Hit ‘Share’
In 2012 , the name Joseph Kony spread like wildfire, largely due to social media. Used thoughtfully, social media can have a positive impact; that is not always the case.
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Fails to Impress
Wes Anderson’s new film “The Grand Budapest Hotel,”an aesthetic wonder, dazzles viewers with big stars and fabulous cinematography, yet proves to be another vapid disappointment.
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How the Season Ended
How I Met Your Mother came to an end last month after airing for nearly a decade. During its air, it gained a cult following.
Breaking Traditional Gender Roles
by Athena Whitty Editor in Chief There has been a flood of news lately over children being bullied for wearing…
A Review of Bluff City Grill
I was ecstatic to see a new restaurant, The Bluff City Grill, open in downtown Alton.
Photoshopping Reality Out of the Media
Turning an eye to magazine covers, television, or the big screen for beauty isn’t something new. Society tries to keep up with celebrities featured in magazines, movies and commercials.
Coming Out of the Locker Room
Earlier in 2014, after defensive end Michael Sam completed his football career at the University of Missouri, he publicly came out as gay. If he is drafted into the NFL, which is likely, he will be the first openly gay active player in NFL history.