Opinions
social media
TikTok is more than just white girls dancing to ‘Cannibal’
As I see it, TikTok is changing the game. It is a democratic platform where anyone can participate in a conversation about anything.
art
Stop settling for ‘relatability’ in art and seek out the weird
It seems that all we want is more of the same. We will happily forgo the grander artistic horizons available to us for the sake of convenience.
MLK
Moderacy does not permit complacency
Moderates are not culpable for the actions of their extremist peers, but they are the only bridge between extremists and the rest of the world.
Bernie Sanders
The problem with political consistency
Unless a candidate’s voter base is static, they cannot be lauded as “consistent” in the Sanders fashion.
cheers and jeers
Cheers and jeers: Valentine’s Day edition
Cheers to Valentine’s Day candy going on sale after February 14. Jeers to the jacked up candy prices for the month preceding the holiday.
draft
The military draft is overtly problematic
The draft has rarely worked out positively in America.
sodastream
CT SodaStream attacks fall flat
It sounded like college students looking for something to complain about and then turning it into argument-less journalism, and I know CT can do better.
birthday
My birthday, my brother, and me
Ultimately, I think both of us are afraid of getting older. Our birthdays are a time for bittersweet reflection.
humor
Humor doesn’t exist in a bubble
We need to be sure we bring this attitude into other conversations as well.
half time
Super Bowl halftime show is dangerously sensual
Let’s transform the halftime performance to entertainment that doesn’t promote sex, tight clothing, and pornography.