January 22, 2019
The U.S. Government Shutdown: A One-Month Recap
One month down, how many more to go? Here is everything you need to know about the first month of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.
Category: Blog
January 22, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #3: Lemon Boy – Cavetown
This Tuesday, we are tuning in to title track of cavetown’s latest album LEMON BOY.
January 16, 2019
What in the World Wednesdays #3: Wildlife Woes
The political climate grows more turbulent in the U.S. while President Donald Trump dodges allegations of his connection with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Across the waters, the UK is just 3 months away from their separation with the European Union.
Meanwhile, an egg has taken Instagram by storm, the host of this year’s Grammy Awards has been announced, and wildlife officials in Oregon have begun killing Sea Lions.
January 15, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #2: Interview with Chill-Hop Artist & Producer XtaSeay
Celebrating the recent release of his single Chipped Tea Cups across all major music streaming platforms, this Tune-In Tuesday features an interview with special guest XtaSeay.
January 14, 2019
The Downfall of Department Stores
The same department stores that shaped consumerism as we know it today are failing to evolve with the market. Big names such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney, and Sears have been forced to close their doors across the country. Not to mention, their stocks haven’t been worth more than mere pocket change in years. Who’s to blame? The brand or the consumer?
January 14, 2019
Calling all Creatives: Issue #1 of The Burgundy Zine
Calling all creatives! The Burgundy Zine is looking for content for upcoming issues of it’s digital zine. Whether you’re an artist, musician, writer, or advertiser, The Burgundy Zine is currently collecting content for it’s January and February issues.
January 13, 2019
Escape Room: Half Decent, but Trapped in Cliches
Escape Room is a psychological thriller in which six strangers must put their heads together in an attempt to navigate and survive a series of riddles and perilous hazards. The film is half decent, but unable to escape the stereotypical cliches of it’s genre.
January 11, 2019
The U.S. Government Shutdown: A Three-Week Recap
As promised, the 21st day of the partial U.S. government shutdown calls for a three-week recap. The shutdown remains out of sight yet weighs heavy on our minds, with tensions continuing to rise on either side of the isle.
January 9, 2019
What in the World Wednesdays #2: From Barriers and Taxes to the Golden Globes and Strangers Licking Doorbells
Going on to our third week of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump flails on television in an attempt to defend his wall along the border of the United States and Mexico. At least the IRS is adamant on distributing tax returns, regardless of the partial government shutdown! That’s something to look forward to… Right?
January 8, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #1: Kweku Collins Rocks the Stage at the Fillmore Philadelphia
Welcome to the first ever installment of Tune-In Tuesdays! This week, I will be publishing a college-essay I had turned in on a Kweku Collins’ concert I had attended in Nov. 2018.