Archives for 2015

Engaging in BDSM behavior has oft been touted as one of the most vehement forms of erotic and societal deviance. Popular culture purports a monochromatic dichotomy between it and “vanilla” sexual preferences with regards to psychological health. Various mediums have been popularized in recent years, such as 50 Shades of Gray, which brought the erotic culture of BDSM to the … [Read more...] about Psychological Phenomena: Whips & Chains

Yesterday, two women in Queens were caught planning to remotely detonate a bomb at some kind of military or government facility. The two were both American citizens who had been talking to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. What was striking was one of the conspirators’ statement that she saw a limited future for herself: “I might get old here…or I’m going to be in solitary … [Read more...] about Invasion Upon Our Shores: Only Three Fates

  There’s usually a climate of excitement and criticism around film adaptations. An adaptation is a film that is made from a book, or even a short film, as was the case with Whiplash. Writing an adapted screenplay can be much like writing spin-offs and sequels. The world and characters are already created; all that’s left is transforming the story into screenplay … [Read more...] about The Adapted Film

Whether it is illegal drug use or alcoholism, addiction is an issue prevalent throughout society. It is not a new issue by any means, but we still lack an adequate solution. Society maintains an overall negative perception of addicts. While addiction causes many health and social problems, criticizing and judging those suffering from addiction only makes it more difficult to … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Addiction

Australia faces a unique immigration situation; as a continent and island on its own and with one of the most successful economies in the world, Australia attracts immigrants from around the Pacific Ocean. However, getting to Australia is not simply merely jumping a fence or walking across a border—legal immigrants are assessed for whether they would be suited for Australia via … [Read more...] about Invasion Upon Our Shores: Racking Up Points