The Farquhar Honors College hosted its annual “Murder Mystery Dinner Party.” I heard so many mixed reviews about this event – the good and the bad – so I had to experience it for myself. I immediately RSVP’d in hopes that there would be a spot left for me. Usually, events for the Honors College […]
Author: Gerianne Salamanca Gamez
Identity in fashion: Expressing yourself one fabric at a time
Life is a game and every single one of us are the main characters in our own reality. We are constantly customizing and upgrading our characters, forming a more complex identity. One of the easiest ways we can customize ourselves is through our fashion choices. Our personal style choices are a form of nonverbal communication […]
“Marry Me” will make you want to avoid marriage
Every romantic comedy is usually easy to digest. The tropes are familiar and although the movies may be a bit bad, it comes with comedic relief. That wasn’t the case with “Marry Me.” From the start, the promotion for this film gave the audience an understanding of how terrible it was going to be. Having […]
COVID-19: Salary over safety
Just when everything seemed to be returning to a relatively normal state, Omicron made an appearance. In January, COVID-19 cases in Florida had been on the rise and continued to rise as the weeks progressed. What does this mean for amusement parks and concerts? What does this mean for the people wanting to get involved? […]
Don’t “Add Yours”
Instagram has been hectic recently with the addition of the “Add Yours” story update. This story sticker allows you to post a prompt with a photo while inviting your friends to add their take on the same prompt. The concept seems like an easy and fun way to interact with others, however, it has developed […]
Is the opposition making a change in Venezuela?
The Venezuelan opposition has won Barinas, the home state of Hugo Chavez, in the regional elections. Barinas has been governed only by the relatives of Chavez since 1998, making this an influential win for the opposition. The victory of the opposition in this state demonstrates the public desire for change, but how far will this […]
That time I… had a Cinderella Story
My family has always been big on nicknames. Mine is “princess,” and at two years old, I had my own version of a Cinderella story. It all took place on my first trip to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. My mom wanted to make my first experience at Magic Kingdom a memorable one, so she […]
Soundbite: The soul of “Silk Sonic”
The wait is finally over. “Silk Sonic” has released their debut album and it is better than we could have ever imagined. “An Evening With Silk Sonic” is the artistic work of singer-songwriters Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. This super duo has topped the charts individually and are now working together to take us back in time with a […]
Christmas and COVID-19: How 2021 will be different
Christmas is approaching a lot faster than you may think and the preparations for the festivities are continuing to become more challenging due to the pandemic. Underlying circumstances like in-person shopping regulations, travel restrictions, supply shortages, inflation and an unprecedented Santa shortage are to blame. These issues are not only individually problematic, but as they overlap, […]
Feminism is failing
Feminism is a complex movement with a multitude of subsections that are often overlooked. In itself traditional feminism isn’t malicious. However, the complete disregard for intersectionality causes traditional feminism to fall behind and fail to protect the people it was made for. The objective of traditional feminism is to advocate for women’s rights on the basis of the […]