A Quiet Place focuses on a family that has adapted to a new world in which they must remain absolutely silent to survive—or else they’ll be killed by large creatures that have killed off most of the human population. These creatures lurk in the woods and
It’s a characteristically cool March night in 2014. My best friends and I are waiting for a table in the cramped waiting area of our favorite Denver eatery, City O’ City. The ambiance is calm yet arrogant—a vibe that 17-year-old me couldn’t get enough of—and
Last week, I had something happen to me that’s never happened to me before. My headlight went out. The experience I had was a humbling one. Ever since I have moved out and been “on my own”—whatever that means in college—I’ve been able to lean
There’s necessary discussion about the representation of women in Hollywood (and everywhere) right now, especially with the emergence of women actually having a say in how their stories are written. Shocking, I know. Female empowerment and recognition is important. These are two things I’m incredibly
This is my first Marvel love letter. I don’t even know where to begin, Marvel. You did it. You showed everyone what accurate representation looks like and how much we need it. In 135 minutes, my entire existence was completely redefined. All I want to
Last week, a 19-year-old terrorist shot rampantly through the halls and classrooms of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He killed 17 people, including students and staff members. He killed daughters and sons with an AR-15 that was purchased legally. He reminded us that we are
Jong Jin Kim left South Korea for America in 1982 hoping to find his version of the “American dream.” Kim quit his job as an engineer when his daughter was eight years old to support her snowboarding career after recognizing her talent and growing potential
Between close scores and—my personal favorite—Tom Brady getting sacked, Super Bowl 52 was not a boring game, by any means. The Eagles put up a good fight and came out victorious with a much-deserved win, proving that sometimes the best way to be viewed is
I have learned how to do most things from YouTube. With one click and a little bit of effort, a “How to” video is always available to teach me a new skill set. And when I’m bad at something, a search for “fail” videos makes
There was an alarming amount of white women still wearing Pussyhats at the second annual Women’s March this past weekend. If you’re unfamiliar with this new and trendy “symbol of feminism,” it’s seriously okay. The Pussyhats are knitted pink beanies that have cat ears on