Category: February 2017
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Satire is a Woman’s Weapon
News flash: women aren’t funny—they’re hilarious. This may come as a shock to some people, so we wanted to highlight a new kick-ass, women-led satire publication. Meet The Belladonna. Helmed by four female editors—Caitlin Kunkel, Brooke Preston, Fiona Taylor, and Carrie Wittmer—The Belladonna accepts submissions from cis and non-cis women,…
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Adele Initiated Into Illuminati
On February 12, 2017, something historic occurred at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. An ancient goddess known to the public as Beyoncé was nominated for Best Album of the Year against Queen Adele and other irrelevant nominees at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. According to the Book of…
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In Wake of Women’s March, Questions Remain about Symbols
On January 21, less than a day into the Trump administration, a protest of 500 thousand gathered in Washington D.C., joined across the world by nearly 5 million . These marches represented a wide range of progressive issues, from reproductive justice to LGBT rights. Though the protests drew together diverse,…
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Your Horoscope For This Month
Aries (March 21 – April 19) Look, this month went one of two ways for you Aries—either it was fabulous or the worst mental health month you’ve had in a long time. Possibly it fluctuated between the two, confusing the hell out of you. But you’re a spring babe! Your…
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America’s History On Display At New Smithsonian
Walking down the national mall towards the Smithsonian Museum of African American history, I was struck by how much the architecture of the building seems to scoff at the surrounding Greco-Roman fare and create its own kind of style and gravitas. It’s the sore thumb of Smithsonian museum architecture. And…
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Alternative R&B Spotlight: Artists to Check Out
Names like Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Usher, Beyonce, and Alicia Keys have defined the contemporary R&B genre. Hits like “Ignition” and “Confessions” are examples of the greatness that this genre has produced since the new millennium. However, since the 2010s, the indie R&B subgenre has taken the spotlight. The typically upbeat…
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You Won’t Believe These Celebrity Look Alikes
A group of Champlain College students got together to show that Vermont has the highest population of celebrity doppelgängers in any state. It’s quite remarkable how much they all look like our favorite stars! Tony Hawk While this Digital Filmmaking student may lack the sick, radical skateboarding skills of his celebrity…
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Proof Climate Change is Real
Club Penguin is shutting down. God, that was hard to say. I’ve been trying to find the exact words to use for weeks, but I think that just about does it. Since 2010, our Earth’s average temperature has gone up by 400%. Wind is only a product of the fire-breathing…
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For Progress, We March in Protest
Huddled in a tight pack with barely enough space for my roommate to maneuver her crutches, we slowly march forward to the State House amidst chants and cheers from fellow protesters. The air is cold and damp, but the atmosphere is charged and the crowd is buzzing with electricity. On…
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Terrell Owens Robbed of Football Hall of Fame Legacy
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious awards that a professional football player can receive. Former Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, single-season rushing touchdown record holder Ladainian Tomlinson, and Denver Broncos all-time leading rusher Terrell Davis are just a few names that have received a…
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