To some, his actions remain unforgivable. But, for me, Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear, the antagonist of Toy Story 3, deserves a second chance: a chance to make it all right in the eyes of the public. Though he has committed grave atrocities—atrocities that may be difficult for many to excuse — I believe his heart is pure.…
Barbie® as the Princess And The Pauper > Hamilton The Musical
What up, I’m Simone, I’m 19 years old, and I have never listened to Hamilton. Yeah, I said it. I have never, nor will ever, see or listen to Hamilton and for that I remain unapologetic. It is my professional opinion as an expert witness of the court that Hamilton the musical cannot hold a…
Destroy Disparaging Senior Superlatives
Cherry Creek High School. 2016. Third period. I sat down in my chair on the stage for the dress rehearsal of my Wind Ensemble concert. We were just warming up when a freshman walked into the theater bearing a note in her hand. She walked up the steps to the stage and handed the note…
Harvest Moon is the best video game and here’s why
As we approach final exams and nearing due dates, it becomes more important than ever to pause for a moment and take a break from your stressful schedule. You may decide to take a walk by the river and bird watch or hike up to the fourth floor of Warch to do some wholesome crafting.…
Think before you schmooze
No matter who you are, you have probably come across people saying words or phrases like “Oy vey,” “tchotchke,” “chutzpah,” “mazel tov,” “shtick,” “shmuck,” “kvetch” and many more. These are all Yiddish words, dating back to the 9th century in Central Europe as a uniquely diasporic language. Yiddish is a German-based language combined with Hebrew,…
Nuclear Winter
I am sure that it is not just me who quakes in terror knowing that Trump probably has wet dreams where he launches the USA’s entire nuclear arsenal out of his Cialis® inflated d***. The threat of a nuclear war followed by a nuclear winter is becoming more and more of a reality with the…
What is a cedar closet and why should you have one?
The first time I smelled the tonic aroma of cedar wood was in November of 2004: my family had just moved into a new house right outside of Seattle. It was a center hall colonial home with an army of ivy ascending the brick walls all the way up to the sloping mansard roof, and…
“Holes” is the greatest western film in cinematic history
In April of 2003, the greatest Western film of all time was released to the world. The movie “Holes” follows the story of a young boy, Stanley Yelnats, who is sent to a juvenile detention camp after allegedly stealing a pair of sneakers. Once there, Stanley discovers the true history of Camp Green Lake and…
Give Back The Gold: Răducan’s Olympic Controversy
The year 2000—many things awaited us in that lofty year, but one of the most memorable events was the Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia. You may remember some controversies during this Olympics, most notably in the gymnastics competition. From allegations against Chinese gymnast Dong Fangxiao of falsifying her age, to the vault table being…