The downfall of Disney: Why the “House of Mouse” is in decline


From movies, to TV shows, and even theme parks, most of us have grown up with Disney in some way, and many of us feel a strong sense of nostalgia for the era of Disney that defined our childhood. In contrast, we look at the Disney of today and scoff at the unoriginality and blandness. But, is the company actually in decline? Or are we simply blinded by bias for what we grew up with?

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Can anything be art?


What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…

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The epidemic of 10 year olds in Sephora


You may have heard about the recent epidemic of 10 year olds storming Sephoras, ruining products and being rude to employees. Or maybe you have seen little kids addicted to their ipads, with their eyes glued to the screen. Regardless, Generation Alpha has drawn a lot of attention for displaying outrageous behavior. While many are quick to bash the children, it’s also imperative to understand what made Gen Alpha the way they are.

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Is getting into Harvard really such a big deal?


We can all agree that college applications are a tedious and draining process. The grueling essays and paperwork make the application process complex enough. Yet, applicants will put themselves through even more labor and spend enormous amounts just to apply to a prestigious university, in the small chance that they get in.

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