By Valeria De Miguel demiv2@mail.broward.edu Image courtesy of Variety The world of pop culture was completely shattered on Friday, October 3rd, when Miss Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. This album completely shifts from the melancholic tunes of her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, into what she called…Continue Reading More Than Glitter: The Human Truths in Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl.
The Importance of The Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
By Donovan Macias macid14@mail.broward.edu The necessity of the arts, humanities, communication, and design is a frequently debated topic, with many critics referring to these areas as “useless” or a “dead end.” Many others, however, believe that these subjects are crucial to any society; historical and present. Before the revolutionary periods of the late eighteenth to…Continue Reading The Importance of The Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
How Classical Horror Literature Mirrors the Darkness of Human Nature
By Eliana Nunez nunee42@mail.broward.edu Monstrous, unearthly, inhumane: such are words that describe characters from classic horror literature. Most people see characters like Frankenstein and Dracula as Halloween icons whose only purpose is to frighten kids and be mascots of fear. They are considered villains and freaks of nature. However, these characters and others were not…Continue Reading How Classical Horror Literature Mirrors the Darkness of Human Nature
Balancing Academic and Personal Life in College
By Yulia Agurto agury1@mail.broward.edu The start of a new semester is always exciting, but it also brings a wave of academic stress. With new classes, assignments, and deadlines, many of us start to wonder how to balance our academics with our personal lives. As the fall semester begins, college students, including me, are already feeling…Continue Reading Balancing Academic and Personal Life in College