“For me, I used to be shy towards journalism because it wasn’t poetry. And then I realized that the events that I covered in essays that became journalism were actually great because they inspired me, and they became my muse.”
Essays
Essays on specific topics where the writer outlines research trying to persuade the audience and shares information with a specific purpose.
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Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 4: ‘All Eyes On Me’
Celebrate Earth Day with the 4th part of my climate crisis song series: ‘All Eyes on Me’ by Bo Burnham from his ‘Inside’ Netflix special!
Aaron Bushnell: “I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”
On February 25th, Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty Air Force member, self-immolated to protest the genocide in Gaza.
Smart Solutions for Food Waste: Reduction and Proper Disposal
Food waste is a worldwide issue. While you may not be able to change the world, using a few sustainable practices at home can make a difference.
Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Free Palestine
Founded in 2018, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation (NPL) fights for a free Palestine and educates people about Palestine and its history.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
In part three of my climate crisis song series, we’ll dissect the song, ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 2: ‘Split’
Continuing my climate crisis songs series, I discuss ‘Split’ by 88rising & NIKI, and extreme weather fluctuations from the climate crisis.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’
For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with ‘Feels Like Summer’ by Childish Gambino.
AI Art and The Detrimental Impacts On Artists
Art has evolved over time, from the first cave paintings to digital art. Today, no artistic medium receives as much criticism as AI art.
The Wonderful, Sublimating, Incredible End of LGBTQ+
A huge component of capitalism is the endless array of profitable identities for people to attach to themselves, from their Harry Potter or Game of Thrones house, to their very gender and sexuality. Read more about this concept as Vera breaks down the impacts of labels and otherism in our society.
Women’s History Month
Throughout March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and pay homage to the many contributions of strong and powerful women. Read more about this celebration, some local history, and more!
Comparing Translations of ‘Bring in the Wine’ by Li Bai
For World Poetry Day, Christy compared two translations of the famous poem by Li Bai – ‘Bring in the Wine.’
COVID-19’s Impact on Nevada’s Outdoor Recreation Economy
Outdoor recreation accounts for one of the country’s largest economic sectors. In Nevada, it’s one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, touching every part of the state.
The Storytelling Power of Music in ‘Game of Thrones’
Music has a profound effect on us, especially when paired with media we are consuming visually. A great example of this is how the music of Game of Thrones adds to the storytelling of the series. Marc Orkins breaks down these effects in his latest essay piece.
‘REC’ & ‘Quarantine’: The Problem with Remakes
The American film industry is notorious for their remakes of previously successful movies and franchises, including ones that were originally foreign films. And that success of the original film is almost never translated into success for the remake, as is the case between 2007 foreign-film, ‘REC’, and 2008 remake, ‘Quarantine’. Marc breaks down where the remake failed and why the original was such a success.
“The Obesity-Hunger Paradox” Response
Despite America being one of the wealthiest and overweight countries, the levels of hunger and food-insecurity occurring at the same time are cause for concern. Marc Orkins breaks down his response to the Obesity-Hunger Paradox (by Sam Dolnick), covering the issues at hand and how to address them.