Unplugging from the Matrix
The Matrix (1999), directed by the Wachowskis, is ingrained in our modern understanding of the internet and pop culture. The film follows Thomas Anderson, also…
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Lessons from Desmond and Kristy Scott
My side of the internet was rocked on Jan. 10 by the news that Desmond and Kristy Scott are getting a divorce. The couple met…
A terrible woman is just an average man
In December, lists meant to catalogue the biggest celebrity villains were released, and some of the names were exactly who I expected to see. The…
Are you really no better than a man?
Often, when I see a video posted by a beautiful woman, I notice comments from other women saying, “I’m no better than a man.” These…
Coffee cups and conversations
The Scientific Revolution during the Modern Age is often remembered for its monumental discoveries, like Newton’s laws of motion and Kepler’s planetary motion. Ideas like…
Social media use linked to cognitive decline in youth
Newly published findings from the ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, one of the largest studies on youth development, links increased social media use…
Girl’s girls vs. pick mesGirl’s girls vs. pick mes
In recent years, social media has given rise to the terms “girl’s girl” and “pick me.” The first describes a woman who is completely down…
Are algorithms deciding our tastes for us?
As a student in the interior design field, I often find my social feeds showing me design-related posts, whether that be on Instagram, TikTok or…