On October 31, 2024 there was a shooting on the San Diego State University campus. This was following an already chaotic Halloween day in which a nearby brush fire caused traffic, power outages, and filled the air with smoke. Being an SDSU student myself, I experienced all of the confusion
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The gladiators of ancient Rome performed in a spectacle that garnered the attention of entire cities. These battles were not only a test of each combatants skill in combat, they were glorious events with beautiful armor detailed with golden accents and horse hair. Gladiators were made victims of their own
On November 6th, 2024, former president Donald Trump was elected into office for the second time. After countless speeches, tweets, and rallies his campaign has won him not only a devoted following but two presidential elections, running against Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris respectively. Boasting a bold personality and strong,
Music serves as a platform for self-expression, rebellion, and storytelling. The music industry, often shrouded in mystery, is filled with scandals and crimes. Many artists reveal these truths through their lyrics—truths they can’t speak aloud but can sing about. Over the years, musicians have used their songs to expose the
Between the years of 1970-2005, Samuel Little murdered an estimate of 93 victims. This makes him one of the most prolific serial killers to exist. In 2012 he was arrested on a drug charge that would lead to one of the most shocking plot twists in United States criminal history.
In a world where rising stars are idealized, sexualized, and obsessed over, capitalizing on these behaviors and invoking them would seem to be a sure path to fame and fortune. Over the course of the 21st century, sex scandals have left a lasting impact on our memories and aided in
Taylor Swift is the queen of pop and has many accolades to prove it: her Era’s Tour is the highest grossing concert tour of all time, she has 14 Grammys and 58 nominations, and is the female artist with the most charted songs. Her success alone is very impressive, but
There are so many styles of art and techniques used to paint that, there are no paints that are alike. Well almost. You have so many styles to choose from Expressionism, Abstract, Realism, Cubism, Surrealism, and so many more. There are artists like Van Gogh who had their own style,
In recent years, activists have begun targeting famous artworks to protest the fossil fuel industry. While these acts might seem random, they are designed to draw attention to the climate crisis and expose the ties between major art institutions and oil companies. Whether you view these actions as necessary or
The online global retail company, Shein, sells a very large range of products, from clothing to furniture, to beauty products. Shein is a very popular site due to its low price point and trendy styles. However, Shein is also known for its track record of human rights violations and its