The archive
A year ago, you could not have convinced me that we would be facing a Donald J. Trump presidency. All of my political science professors were telling me that their colleagues’ equations and algorithms were predicting a Trump win, but none of them could really…
In 1978, Robert Redford began what would become the largest independent film festival in North America, as well as the most prestigious film festival in the world. 39 years later, Redford’s dream is still alive. After the Sundance Institute committee pored over thousands of entries,…
The beginning of the spring semester here at Ouachita always starts the same way: Rush Week. There is never a dull moment. It’s a busy time for those trying to decide if they want to make a social club part of their college experience. Many…
Tinder. Not many people have tried it, and if they have, would they actually admit it? While this popular app has some success stories, they are often overshadowed by the many negative stereotypes that go along with it. This quick-paced dating app is based strictly…
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole doesn’t he?” – Clarence, “It’s a Wonderful Life” With a bleeding lip and a broken spirit, George Bailey stares longingly at the tossing and turning…
It’s a typical Saturday evening at the Wheatley household. With her tail wagging and mouth watering, our 11-year-old Shih Tzu, Maggie, paces frantically around Mom as she prepares dinner in the kitchen. The smell of buttered potatoes and Maggie’s incessant barking greet you as you…
After nine excruciatingly painful years of wondering what happened to one of the most famous mother-daughter duos of all time, Netflix provided many answers for anxious fans with its recent reboot of “Gilmore Girls.” Over Thanksgiving break, many fans, including myself, binge-watched the whole series…
Every four years our country elects a man or woman who claims they will meet the needs of America. Our role, as citizens of the United States, is to cast our votes for the candidate we believe will lead our country best. After a day…
To Sacrifice After a day devoted to cleaning the house and tutoring my sisters, I adjust the pillows, snuggle under the blankets and, as the movie credits roll across my computer screen, begin to relax. The setting sun outside my window sends a warm glow…
Ever since its debut in 2011, Snapchat has taken the world by storm, especially here in America. It seems that every time I walk outside, particularly among those under the age of 18, I watch these kids contort their faces for the strangest pictures. Yeah,…
The umbrella term of “the holidays” was, for me, like any other child, one of the greatest times of the year. Everybody was at home. We were warm, taken care of and together. For me, though, one holiday really stood out the most, and I’ve…
It’s that time of year again. In just one short week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving, and after that we will celebrate many people’s favorite holiday, Christmas. Although both of these holidays include some much-needed family time, they also include tons of scrumptious food. At…
