A recent study evaluating twenty-five years of news coverage in America found that only eight percent of news regarding Islam can be characterized as positive (Ghattas). The media portrays Islam in a more negative manner than cancer, alcohol, and cocaine (Ghattas). Muslims are a religious minority in America who are subject to constant discrimination as a result of unjust … [Read more...] about Islamophobia in Media
Archives for October 2019
Vegan Baking: The Absence of Butter, Eggs, and All Things Good in the World
Anyone that has ever met me can attest to the fact that, within an hour after our initial introduction, mention of my legendary brownies is inevitable and, usually, welcomed with open arms. I owe their popularity to the eggs that triple in volume when I whip them up in my stand mixer and all the butter that is melted with the chocolate to reach the decadent, creamy consistency … [Read more...] about Vegan Baking: The Absence of Butter, Eggs, and All Things Good in the World
Jexi
“Hey, Siri” or “Hey, Alexa”, two phrases that when one hears, they already associate it with the product it represents. These products represent the new age of technology, and how much we rely on these products to help us out in our everyday life. Jexi, is a newly released film that tells the story of Phil, a man who relies on his phone “ Jexi” to get through the day. This … [Read more...] about Jexi
Trouble in Mind Review
Trouble in Mind is a play that focuses on a number of issues pertaining to race, set in a Broadway theatre during the civil rights movement. As the white director Mr. Manners directs a production of Chaos in Belleville, the largely African American cast starts to question the meanings and motivations of the play. Wiletta, an experienced actress, especially struggles … [Read more...] about Trouble in Mind Review
Ad Astra
“Ad Astra” when translated from latin means “to the stars,” and that is an accurate title to represent the movie that portrays a futuristic space drama. Ad Astra, a film that came out not to long ago, follows the story of Roy McBride, who is in search for his missing father, who he believes is dead. Brad Pitt portrays this character beautifully, and acts to get across a deeper … [Read more...] about Ad Astra