College Acceptance

…And what to do afterward For some, deciding what college to go to after having concrete options is easy, but for many, it can be quite complicated. When making the decision, consideration has to be given to potential majors, school-specific opportunities, living situations, and overall finances. For example, if someone who wants to study marine biology was accepted into an honors program with one college … Continue reading College Acceptance

Local Black-Owned Restaurants

Where to get seasoned food Are you interested in some black culture just in time for Black History Month? Check out these businesses throughout Baltimore and Columbia. It is incredibly important to help support all businesses, big or small, within the black community. Busboys and Poets is found in Columbia near Merriweather Post Pavilion. It thrives because of its culture, entertainment, and environment. This restaurant … Continue reading Local Black-Owned Restaurants

The Importance of Black History Month

Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated by POC (people of color) to look back and honor the achievements of black activists and look back on how far we have come to give us feeling of relief. To give a very brief history of BHM, it all began in 1915, almost a century after the passing of the 13th amendment that made slavery illegal. … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month

“Her” Movie Review

The Tale of Semi-Sentient Love On December 18, 2013, the mature Spike Jonze wrote, directed, and co-produced the film, Her, which was initially released limitedly in North America, then widely released on January 10, 2014. The strange launching of the movie parallels both its content and creator. You may recognize the name Spike Jonze from the 2009 live-action โ€œWhere the Wild Things Areโ€ movie, Kanye … Continue reading “Her” Movie Review

Europe Amid an Energy Crisis

How Europe Handled Winter Amid a Looming Energy Crisis At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, many western nations sanctioned Russia, banning the import of Russian natural gas. It was significant because Russian natural gas keeps European towns and businesses running. Everything from manufacturing goods to heating homes is fueled by Russian natural gas. Initially, prices spiked, but it was not anything of serious … Continue reading Europe Amid an Energy Crisis