We can all agree: sometimes the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parse through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. So, I’ve handpicked three of the most important stories you may have missed this month: He’s Done: Robert Mueller III concluded his […]
On March 22nd, 2019, former FBI director Robert Mueller III delivered his findings from the Justice Department’s probe into President Trump’s potential collusion with Russia to the Attorney General William Barr, ending his almost two year stint as special council. This was an event that seemed impossible to a nation engrossed in the investigation, the […]
Another year means more news to sort through, Macaulay! We can all agree: sometimes the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parse through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. So, I’ve handpicked three of the most important stories you may have missed […]
I, Too by Langston Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They’ll see […]
Black History Month is centered on recognizing the important people, figures, and events in the history of African history, and celebrating African heritage. Outside of The United States, it is also celebrated in Ireland, the Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. We must shed awareness on the extremely difficult struggle that was forced on inhabitants of […]
February is the month of celebrating and commemorating the success and struggle of African-Americans throughout history. While much of the attention is on the instrumental black, male trailblazers that have shaped the foundation of American society through art, politics, science, and philosophy, we can also look to the various young women who are changing the […]
A year ago, the makeup brand Tarte released their Shape Tape foundation and received immense backlash for their limited shade range from the beauty community. Media platforms like YouTube called out the company for releasing several variations of foundations for light skin tones, but only two options for darker skin tones. Recently, Tarte once again […]
We live in a strange time when journalism and democracy seem to be threatened everyday — despite protections from the First Amendment. Again and again, I hear: “We need journalism now more than ever,” and journalism is increasingly being tied to the concept of democracy. (Last year, for The Excelsior, I wrote about a graduate course that […]
It is important to step back and look at truly every experience we had as individuals in order to decide on what we are most thankful for. Being thankful for the beautiful and standard articles in life — including family, friends, shelter and meals on the table — each day are tokens of gratitude we […]
“What are you thankful for?” Ever since my pre-kindergarten days, I have spurted out a rather programmed response, “I’m thankful for my family; I’m thankful for my friends; I’m thankful for my pets.” The list prattled on as I said every tangible thing that budded from my head. But were these ideas truly budding and […]
