As a kid watching the show, “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives,” I wondered how lucky you’d have to be to land a job eating at restaurants for free. One person that lives this dream of mine is Johnathan Gold, restaurant reviewer for LA Weekly. Through Johnathan Gold’s writing, many businesses have from struggling to make …
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I can admit that I don’t know enough about the government. I have complained about many things within the government, but I can’t lie when I say that I know that I haven’t done enough research on my senators to vote for changes that I would like to see happen. It’s our job as a …
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Since the moment I stepped foot on a college campus, I was eager to do one thing: turn 21. Well, I was definitely eager for a lot of other things too, but the idea of college life at the bars seemed so exciting to me. I wanted so badly to be able to order these …
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When I was in 6th grade, I walked into the living room of my dads house to see a show on the TV I had never seen before. On the screen, I saw several people hanging on for their lives to large bananas hanging from the ceiling. Curious to see what was going on, I …
Although I have really enjoyed past assignments within my #JMC406, I’m pumped to finally be able to write about topics that I really find fun. Entertainment writing allows you to share your view on movies, music, shows, etc. that you either loved or hated. You get the chance to sway someone into watching or listening …
“I need to start working out more because it makes me feel better, but I just don’t have the time” “I want to learn a new instrument, but that would probably take way too much time and effort” “I love cooking but I’m just way too busy for that” Everyone has something, whether it be …
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I really do not enjoy talking about most things related to politics. There's many controversial topics I am willing to talk on, but I am not hugely interested in politics so I don't feel confident talking on most topics related to politics. It is also a very sore subject for many people, so I tend …
I didn't know that the simple act of putting ketchup on a hotdog could make someone so angry. Angry enough to write an entire column dedicated to bagging on a Chicago senator for the idea that she puts ketchup on her Chicago hotdogs. I read two columns this week from Mike Royko. The first column …
Continue reading “It is said that power corrupts. I didn’t know that it brings on utter madness.”
As a relatively skinny white girl, I didn't struggle finding someone that looked like me in the shows and movies that I watched as a kid. In Nickelodeon shows, Cartoon network cartoons, and princess movies, I always had a character I could relate to and look up to because I looked very similar to them. …
Continue reading Representation matters: we need more diversity in children’s media
From Old Town Road to Industry Baby, Lil Nas X has released several record-breaking songs that have made a significant impact on the music industry. His debut album, MONTERO, features a variety of songs with different styles that include Lil Nas' life experiences. This album features some really great songs, but there are a few …
Continue reading MONTERO: the worst to best songs of Lil Nas X’s new album
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