After nearly 60 years since the release of The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein has remained one of the most beloved, respected, and enigmatic names within children’s literature. His books and collections of whimsical poems have delighted many loving fans across the world, yet despite the success and acclaim, Silverstein has
Month: December 2021
For years, companies have used celebrity endorsements to build their brand and appeal to wider audiences. There is a proven psychology that shows celebrities can push customers to buy things regardless of product efficiency, expert opinions, or morals of the company. These endorsements can easily become both unethical and risky
For many years, there has been an ongoing argument as to why women do not receive the same compensation as men do for similar jobs. There have been several suggestions as to why women may not do as well in the work field including having family duties, not having the
Everyone with an Instagram account has probably seen them. In the wake of tragedies and discussions involving racial violence, restriction of rights, and sexual assault, you’ll most likely see a bold, eye-catching infographic calling attention to the event on numerous Instagram stories. Infographic activism is a phenomenon that has taken
Disney is a greedy company. From reworking the fast pass system at its theme parks, raising the prices for theme park tickets, and the creation of Premier Access on Disney+, it is clear that Walt Disney’s vision of affordable entertainment is long gone. So gone, in fact, that now the
To Live and Die in LA is a podcast by Neil Strauss investigating the 2017 disappearance of Elaine Park, a 20 year old girl from my hometown, La Crescenta, CA. Strauss quit his job and dedicated his life to helping find Elaine, or at least find answers for this missing
As kids, we grow up fearing sharks, but who is more in danger? After watching movies like Jaws and The Meg, humans are trained to think that sharks are at the top of the food chain, but one delicacy in China has completely changed the species. Since the 14th Century,
What are Culture Wars? It is what people yell about on social media, what we protest about, what we believe in, what we fight for. Jon Ronson, a Welsh journalist and author has recently created a podcast short series called “Things Fell Apart” about the culture wars that plague our
Who decided that your personal artifact from your home country was to be considered illegal? Why is it now a crime to buy or sell your items of value to others? Isn’t the point of cultural exchange to broaden our horizons while maintaining our sense of cultural identity? It might
On Friday November 5th, Travis Scott hosted the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. At this event 9 people died and over 300 were injured. Among the deceased was a 14 year old boy. This was considered a mass casualty event by the authorities and yet for 30 minutes, Travis Scott