Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is an autobiographical comic book that follows the journey of its author, Marjane, as she grows up in Iran during the Islamic revolution in the 80s and 90s. The book is now more important than ever as the current human rights protests in Iran remind us that the people of Iran are still fighting for their rights and humanity, just as Marjane did 40 years ago.
While The Cuphead Show may emulate older cartoons in terms of art style, it’s anything but old. Between the art style, a wide cast of interesting characters, and chronological episodes that build off each other, The Cuphead Show creates a cartoon that is entertaining for both younger and older audiences. The Cuphead Show is a … Read moreThe Cuphead Show breathes new life into video game
With the pandemic spread of COVID-19, athletic seasons have come to a halt. Featured image illustration by Elisabeth Oster. Logo courtesy of NCAA. Growing up in a zealous, athletic family, I’ve attended more sporting events than I can keep track of. As the baby of the family, I watched my siblings compete at both high … Read moreCoronavirus shocks athletes and fans
We Need to Think Twice About What News is Worth Our Time Getting wrapped up in media such as TMZ, ENews, or EXTRA has been an ongoing issue worldwide since the internet started to become a stronger source of gossip rather than research. Besides TV channels, social media sites that are filled with influencers boasting about … Read moreKey Into Something Greater Than Gossip
Caring for yourself means more than purchasing face masks at the store and sharing a bottle of “pink wine” with your friends while watching movies. Those activities may help for a couple hours, and your skin may be “glowing” the next day—but keeping a glow inside you, and having a high you don’t have to … Read moreStart Caring About YOU
“I can’t believe that people are okay with this, it’s mind-blowing to me… Just be prepared to have your mind blown.”-Daniel Green Everyone finds their niche in some way, somehow. Through trial and error, mistake, or new-found glory, everyone finds it. There are multiple outlets we discover throughout our lives that allow us to indulge … Read moreBlue Moose Tap House is THAT place
A “modern classic.” Over the course of our scholarly careers, we’ve heard of this type of book over and over again, and yet the idea of a modern classic means something different to each reader. Some of us think of books we had to force ourselves to read in high school or gen ed classes, … Read moreThe Bell Jar: A Truly {Modern} Classic
It would be impossible to count how many times my friends or I have said the words, “I don’t want to be that girl.” This is the unwritten rule among girls to avoid exhibiting certain qualities, specifically directed at boys. “That girl” is needy, clingy, demanding, whiny, and overdramatic. Guys supposedly hate her and girls … Read moreWho’s That Girl?
