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Celebrities’ Private Jet Flights Are Contributing To The Climate Crisis

The relationship between celebrity-owned private jets and climate change have become a hot button issue on social media. Private air travel generates 5-14 times more...

Hollywood Is Undergoing A Creative Fatigue

In the past two decades, Hollywood has been churning out remakes and adaptations.  Warner Bros.’ Willy Wonka, starring Timothy Chalamet, was one of the highest...

Not Sure If College Is For You? Consider The Pros And Cons

“Should I drop out of college?” The question has troubled countless college students, including myself, for years. According to a study conducted this year by Sallie...

How Writing Sports Stories Reconnected Me With My Grandpa

I’ve never had a passion for sports.  But baseball, it’s in my blood—I’m Cuban.  My grandpa, Francisco “Pipo” Valiente, was a baseball fanatic who played second-base...

Looking At Autism Beyond The Spectrum

My name is Sean Yakobson; I’m a film student at North Campus’ School of Entertainment & Design Technology and I’m on the autism spectrum.  Although...

Made In America’s Image: How U.S. Ideals Have Shaped The World

The 19th and 20th centuries saw the United States grow from 13 states to an imperialist giant spread across three continents.  Patriots who had fought...

Contrary To What Employers Believe, Gen Z Is Not Lazy

Gen Z is entering the workforce. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, more than 25 percent of the workforce will be composed...

Social Upheaval In Cuba Reminds Us Of The Need For Change

Cuba witnessed a rarity on March 17—protests.  Hundreds participated in demonstrations throughout Santiago de Cuba—the island’s second largest city—chanting for electricity and food.  According to a...

Girls In Aviation Tech Day Inspires Women To Reach For The Sky

Women have faced persistent challenges in aviation.  They’ve also made notable achievements.  As a woman with 12 years of experience in the aerospace industry who is...

More Than Words: How Language Influences Our Decisions

People frequently ponder what life would be like if they could not see or hear, but they don't often consider how devastating life would...

Airbnb Contributing To Affordable Housing Crisis

Inflation is skyrocketing. The United States has seen rises in everything, from the cost of eggs to the housing market.  But what about rental properties, especially...

The Death Of Third Places In America

The concept of the "third place" was first introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in 1989. It describes informal gathering spots like cafes, parks and community...