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Emily As The Subject of This ReviewBy Alex Carrigan  The last time I reviewed a poetry collection by Darren C. Demaree, it was his collection of prose poems written following the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. A Fire Without Light captured his feelings in the immediate aftermath of the election and in the months that followed, showing what events and moments were shaping his fears and concerns as a father, husband, and American. The collection was poetic, dark, but still hopeful, showcasing how Demaree, when given time to really analyze and translate his thoughts and feelings on a particular matter to paper, would reveal himself as a poet who could cover a wide range of emotional states but never lose his sense of identity at the core of it.
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No Ordinary Romcom
By Ryan Brunt
Warner Brothers
There are few movie genres more unfairly maligned than the teenage romantic comedy. Sure, they can be a little contrived with some questionable writing, but most of the criticism on these fronts comes from people holding them to an unfair set of standards. To truly enjoy this kind of movie, a certain degree of suspension of disbelief is required; in a way, it’s supposed to be a little cheesy and silly. The Sun is also a Star is no exception, although to call it a typical romcom would do it a disservice.
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An Album of Perfect PopBy Joanna Patzig  Good news - Carly Rae Jepsen has dropped an album full of fresh synthy pop so summer is officially here! Dedicated was one of many hot releases on Spotify May 17th, and fans and critics are lauding it as one of CRJ’s most relaxed and fun albums yet. A lot has changed since “Call Me Maybe” swept through the summer of 2012, but Jepsen’s signature innocence and bubblegum sound remain infectious.
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Toxic Masculinity is a lot of Things—a Chronic Illness is Not One of ThemBy Erynn Porter  Dear Mr. Sexton,
I’m writing to tell you that while your journey going against toxic masculinity is valid, your comparison to a chronic illness is not. I know your article was published a bit of ago, but my chronic illness makes it hard to get things done in a timely manner. Unlike toxic masculinity. Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one that’s getting heat for this article. Salon and Ms. Keane should be ashamed of themselves. Really? You decided “Toxic Masculinity is like ‘a Chronic Illness’— but it Doesn’t Have to be Terminal” for the title? This is insulting on many different levels. It’s obvious no one on the editing team has experience with a chronic or terminal illness. It’s a mockery of what people with these types of illnesses have to go through on a day to day basis. Whether you meant it to or not, it also appears like you are mocking people who know they are going to die. I’d like to think this wasn’t your intention. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
The End of the Line: Bidding Farewell to a Ten-Year Legacy By Rachel Rivenbark  Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons There’s a strange kind of grief that comes with saying goodbye to one who is somehow both a stranger, and a longtime friend. That always accompanies the end of an era, no matter how promising the future may otherwise look. Upon his death in November of last year, countless fans across the world grieved the loss of Stan Lee, one of the leading figureheads of Marvel Comics since his first contribution to Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s very first Captain America comic in 1941. His subsequent posthumous cameos in the films “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018), “Captain Marvel” (2019), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) have been bittersweet for those who know that the end of an era has finally been reached. In much the same way, Marvel fans across the world have been grieving the end of The Avengers as we know them, with the irreversible developments that have been brought forward by Endgame. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Alabama’s New Abortion Law is a Giant Leap Backward Into the Pre-70s Dark Ages By Leah Mueller  I’m a Northern girl. Alabama, for me, is a place that has mostly existed in song. In the 1970s, Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd fought over it. Neil bemoaned its deficiencies (“Banjos playing through the broken glass, windows down in Alabama, see the old folks tied in white ropes”) and Ronnie Van Zant penned a song in its defense. That’s the story, anyway. Many folks insist the two men were friends, and the feud was apocryphal. In the end, Neil wound up apologizing to Alabama for depicting the state in such a negative light.
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Interview: Jude Valentin (MermaidQueenJude) Is The Fat Positive Influencer The World Needs5/22/2019 Body Positive Mermaid MagickBy Ghia Vitale  Jude Valentin (also known as @MermaidQueenJude) is a latinx fat influencer and content creator in NYC. She’s also a mermaid who blesses your social media feed with body positive magic.
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Why Mr. Ratburn's Wedding Proves that LGBTQ+ Representation Isn't DifficultBy Rachel Rivenbark  "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" | PBS It’s a truly rare occasion which in the hustle and bustle of everyday life fully draws one’s attention back to a book or show from childhood, often long since outgrown and brushed aside. When such occasions occur, they are usually the result of tragedy, such as the unfortunate death last year of Lazy Town actor Stefán Karl Steffánson - otherwise known as the nefarious but well-liked Robbie Rotten - after a long battle with cancer. With the grim realities of adult life and mortality ever encroaching upon us, we often find that these sudden harkenings back to our childhood pastimes rarely end in happy news… gratefully, today has proven to be an exception for the books.
Mr. Nigel Ratburn has been an imperative main character of the much-beloved children’s cartoon Arthur since his very first appearance as Arthur Read’s third-grade teacher in the 1981 book Arthur and the True Francine. Appearing in nearly every episode of the series, Mr. Ratburn is well-established as one of the primary non-parental role models for Arthur and his peers. Although they initially perceive him to be a harsh, strict teacher who gives out too much homework, the whole gang quickly comes to learn that he simply has a great deal of passion for his job, and wants to do the best he can by his students, often mentoring and aiding them even outside the classroom. He is a kind, well-meaning, well-educated, and devoted teacher and guide to all the children on the show… ...and he’s gay. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
A Thunderbolt To The BrainBy Ghia Vitale  Photo Credit: DenofGeek.com Pokémon Detective Pikachu is Pokémon’s first live-action movie. This movie gives viewers a taste of what reality would look like if humans actually lived alongside Pokémon. Warning: Light spoilers ahead!
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5 Things I Learned About Consent at Catholic School Last year, I followed the Brett Kavanaugh case pretty closely. I watched the most powerful man in the world mock a sexual assault survivor, the crowd around him laughing and nudging each other — and I was amazed to see that many of them were female. I replayed that video several times, looking at those women and wondering what was going through their minds as they scoffed.
When I looked in their faces, I saw the teachers at my Opus Dei Catholic School in Sydney. The “c” word was never mentioned in my sex education class, because we didn’t even have one. But I learned a lot about consent anyway: The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Some Classmates Are ToxicBy M. Alouette  You've probably heard before that you will get as much out of an M.F.A. as you put in. If you don't take it seriously, you could end up with a whole lot of debt (or at least a couple years of decreased income), a piece of paper with your name on it, and not much more. If you do take it seriously, you could end up with a transformed way of thinking and new approach to writing or art-making. You might also come away with publications, exhibitions, productions, awards, fellowships, internships, and professional opportunities. If you're really lucky, you'll get lifelong mentors, friends, and collaborators, too. But you have to give in order to get—and if all you give is trash, don't expect to get treasure in return.
In almost every M.F.A. program, there's at least one toxic classmate—someone who doles out trash like it's their job. What "toxic" looks like will vary, but there's no doubt that this person presents mainly negative qualities and habits in an environment where most students are excited to grow. This toxic classmate may be habitually late to class, unprepared for discussions and critiques, and unwilling to participate in department events. This person may also be bitter, rude, and just generally unkind and unproductive in formal and informal interactions with faculty and students. This person may also be ruthlessly cutthroat and hyper-competitive to the point where they think they are the only one deserving of anything. More often than not, they feel entitled to awards and other department honors and privileges. This person makes their classmates feel bad about themselves, their creative work, and their honest efforts as students. Well, that is if their classmates aren't proactive in dealing with this toxic person. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Mission AbortionBy Ghia Vitale  Ctrl Alt Delete is a pro-choice comedy web series. This series takes a serious topic like abortion and spins it into an entertaining, quirky perspective. New episodes are being released this month (May). Both seasons of the series are totally worth checking out.
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Enchanting and All-Natural  I had been eyeing Crimson Sage Apothecary's products for a while. I love handmade and natural products and supporting the small businesses that make them, so I decided to give their products a try.
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Kawaii Bear EnergyBy Ghia Vitale  Photo Credit: Netflix Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a simple yet heartwarming anime on Netflix. Its cuteness is overwhelming in the best way possible. |
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