Storytelling

A Merry Hype? A Natives Perspective on the Viral Black Forest Christmas Market

With a scenery almost to beautiful to believe, the Ravennaschlucht christmas market goes viral on social media. But is it truly that magical or just another tourist trap?

December 11th, 2024

From Resentment to Appreciation: How Being a Diaspora Child Shaped My Musical Identity

Many children of immigrants go through a similar journey, where the music of their heritage becomes more meaningful as they age. There’s something universally relatable about this experience, isn’t there? As children, we often push away the things...

November 24th, 2024

Hollywood hates Weird: The Strange Normalization of Abstract Stories

Within Hollywood`s large roster of stories, one noticeable trend is the insistence to make fantastical stories "normal" and less removed from our own world. This obsession has a large impact on how we view the stories being told, as well as how th...

November 18th, 2024

Barbie for President

It’s the Monday before November 5th, the eve of the U.S. elections. This little video slides across my For You page: a Barbie. But not just any Barbie. A 2004 President Barbie, created as part of the White House Project, a campaign meant to inspir...

November 7th, 2024

BATTLE OF THE BEATS #1: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” Ate 2024 Up For Lunch

BATTLE OF THE BEATS no. 1: Billie Eilish vs. Charli XCX In the Battle of the Beats, two writers challenge each other in a review of the best album. This time it is Billie Eilish vs. Charli XCX. Read the other review below and vote on who won the f...

November 5th, 2024

BATTLE OF THE BEATS #1: Charli XCX - "Brat"

BATTLE OF THE BEATS no. 1: Billie Eilish vs. Charli XCX In the Battle of the Beats, two writers challenge each other in a review of the best album. This time it is Billie Eilish vs. Charli xcx. Read the other review below and vote on who won the ...

November 5th, 2024