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Female Agency in John Hughes’ Films

””Coming-of-age movies have always been my favorite genre of film; not only did they showcase the tumultuous and relatable moments of teenage life, they provided me with the comfort that everyone faced struggles during their formative years. I was specifically a fan of John Hughes’ classic coming-of-age films from the 1980’s. I was absolutely obsessed with the charm of Ferris Bueller, the fashion of Andie Walsh, and the aesthetic of The Breakfast Club. While stuck inside during quarantine, I decided to have a John Hughes marathon. I thought I would simply re-watch and enjoy some of my old favorite films; however, this was not the case. In reality, I ended up being shocked and horrified with the way that these films, some of my all-time favorites, portrayed females and normalized sexual harassment.

Have the Times Really Changed? Looking Back on Bob Dylan’s Career

””In November 2019, my opinion on music changed forever. As dramatic as that statement may seem, it is true. On this freezing autumn night in New York City, I was fortunate enough to have tickets to Bob Dylan at the Beacon Theatre. Unsurprisingly, I was the youngest person in the audience by far. Strangers in the audience chatted with one another about the impact that Dylan’s discography has had on their lives. While I have been a Dylan fan since my early teen years, it was remarkable to witness first-hand how Dylan’s career has influenced lives for over sixty decades. In the last month, I have found myself listening to Dylan more than ever before, and I cannot help but wonder, how is Dylan’s music still so relevant?

Have You Heard of Ice Scream?

””In the list of trending video game livestreams on YouTube, after PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Minecraft, and Fortnite, there is an indie game with a humble seven thousand viewers. Since the promo art faintly resembles another famous title – Five Nights at Freddy’s – and it’s free on the App Store and Google Play, I was intrigued enough to give it a try.  

23 Games to Play Online with Friends!

””Quarantine would have been a lot harder without Wi-Fi. Imagine playing Charades in Morse code, or sending your buddies a messenger pigeon with a tic-tac-toe table. Fortunately, we have better options these days and a vast variety of them too. Below is a list of 23 games that you can play online. They are split into categories so it’s easier to find the kind of game you’re looking for.  

GTA V Is that Crazy Uncle Who Will Outlive Us All

””I cannot believe I am writing about Grand Theft Auto V seven years after it was released. The game’s popularity became very clear when it was available for free in 2020. From May 14 to 21anyone could claim GTA V for free at the Epic Games Store. The demand was so great, the store was brought offline. In a tweet, the Epic Games Store acknowledged the problems with the site – “slow loading times, 500 errors, or launcher crashing” – and promised a swift solution. The amount of attention this spree attracted brought up the question of how GTA V is still popular.

What is Happening with the Last of Us Part Two?

””Leaks. Leaks everywhere. If you’re interested in the details of this scandal, but haven’t read much in order to avoid spoilers, then you’ve come to the right place. This is a spoiler-free compilation of information from several different sites, including Forbes, Polygon, IGN, Screen Rant, and Twitter. There is also a timeline of events created by a member of the ASLC’s Game Committee, Parker Chojonowski, along with a few thoughts about leaks involving popular game franchises.

The Yellow Wallpaper in Rosemary's Baby

””To some people, Rosemary’s Baby is a timeless, eerie classic that deserves to be shared. To others, it may just be that strange movie that Blair and Dan watched together over the phone in Gossip Girl. To me, it was the movie with the most amount of yellow and perhaps the most unintentional amount of allusion I have ever seen. I read Charlotte Perkin Gilman’s dark short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” in high school, not long before watching Roman Polanski’s cursed movie for the first time. I remember noticing a pattern and then pointing out every single yellow item onscreen. There were so many that I became an unbearable company. Yet the parallels between these two works run much deeper than the shared color.