Cancel culture has taken over the public discourse, but people don’t seem to be seeing the bigger picture. By: James Calidonna Whether it be a celebrity, person of interest, or some random person online, anyone who says something that is deemed “unacceptable” is at risk of being boycotted and essentially “cancelled” by people online. This […]
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Cancel Culture: What Does it Really Mean?
Over the last decade, incidents connected to this idea of cancel culture have only become more prevalent. Even with this being the case, though, the reasons for people being canceled are becoming harder to define and harder to justify. Growing up, I never heard of “getting canceled” or cancel culture. As I’ve gotten older, I […]
Everyone Hates Parking at SUNY Cortland, but What’s the Solution?
Everybody has a complaint about the parking on-campus at Cortland. Many of those people, however, don’t know where the solution lies. As we all know by now, the parking options at SUNY Cortland are not the best. Whether you have to park in D-lot and take the bus to get your car or you park […]
Do College Campuses Have a Toxic Culture Surrounding Sex and Relationships?
Hookup culture is one that accepts and encourages casual sex encounters, including one-night stands and other related activity, without necessarily including emotional intimacy, bonding or a committed relationship. College dating is hard. As a wide eyed freshman, I thought that I would meet my husband at college. Here I am three years later; still single and slightly more grounded into reality. The “hookup culture” […]
“This Is Why” You Should Listen to Paramore’s Newest Album
After a 5 ½ year hiatus from making music together, the trio of Paramore has returned to release their sixth studio album This Is Why. Led by Hayley Williams’ otherworldly voice, pop-punk has a new album to love. The Nashville trio, completed by guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro stepped away from the band […]
The NBA All Star Weekend: A Thing of the Past?
Last Weekend, we saw what many believe to be another lackluster NBA All Star Weekend. Many fans believe this year’s contest to be another bust. But is that true? By: James Calidonna The All Star Weekend has been a fan favorite for many years, as NBA fans get to potentially see their favorite professional players […]
That 90’s Show and Women’s Place in Hollywood
That 90’s Show has premiered on Netflix. As a fan of the predecessor “That 70s Show”, I’m not impressed. I love That 70s Show. It’s a television classic! Since the reboot release of That 90s show on Netflix, the original show has been back in the limelight. The cast of That 70s Show felt like […]
“ceilings” Isn’t the Only Track Off five seconds flat That’s Worth the Listen: a Review of Lizzy McAlpine’s Sophomore Album.
Lizzy McAlpine is a singer-songwriter who’s been around in the indie scene since 2018, but has recently blown up on Tiktok and gained many new fans of a wider variety. “ceilings,” the track that has gone viral on social media, is just one of the top-notch songs of McAlpine’s sophomore album five seconds flat There […]
Why is There So Much Litter in Cortland?
Have you noticed that our community isn’t being treated with the respect it deserves? So have I. If you have ever walked anywhere in Cortland, you know you’ll see trash on the sides of the road, in yards, and basically scattered everywhere. It’s annoying, right? We always have to see that junk on the side […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Ethical?
Artificial Intelligence services have been rising recently, but some are concerned that our freedoms are being put aside. Around the beginning of January 2021, a service called DALL-E rose within the internet. With this brand-new service, you can input any prompt and have art come out. For example, placing a prompt like “astronaut playing baseball […]