Tag: Arts and Culture

#FreeBritney: USD students help the movement gain momentum

Two weeks ago, The New York Times released a documentary on Hulu called “Framing Britney Spears.” The film puts a new spotlight on the Free Britney Movement, through which fans and celebrities have spoken out about Britney Spears’ unjust treatment, especially pertaining to her long-standing conservatorship. Though Spears has endured several court battles over her conservatorship since 2008, the Free Britney Movement wasn’t sparked until over a decade later.

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Black History Month: ‘It should be every day’

Black History Month is a month of celebrating the beauty of Black culture, recognizing the multitude of Black figures and voices that shaped society, and never forgetting the pain and hurt that the Black community has withstood in silence for centuries and still withstands today. While this month appears to be a time where Black culture and history are the most highlighted and recognized, many hope and strive for the time when Black culture and history will be highlighted, recognized, and respected every single day.

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The culture of New Year’s resolutions

For many people, all focus turns to New Year’s once Christmas and other holiday festivities pass. People everywhere bid farewell to the year ending and celebrate a brand new 365 days on the horizon. It’s a time to reminisce on the past while dreaming about and planning for the future. Many would agree this past New Year’s celebration was unlike any they have experienced before.

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Best and worst dates of USD

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many people have love on their minds, whether they like it or not. In the age of dating apps, Instagram DMs, and Snapchat etiquette, the dating scene is shifting toward an online focus, which can be both a good and bad thing. Rather than official, pre-planned dates, people are having their initial introductions on their devices.

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The best Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day

Regardless of a person’s feelings about Valentine’s Day, it’s still the ultimate excuse to sit back with some sweets and binge classic rom-coms. In the wise words of Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” (so they might as well be heart-shaped!). Once a sufficient amount of chocolate and candies are bought, you can stream these movies on several platforms.

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“Drivers License:” from crying through the suburbs to debuting at No. 1

Everyone knows the all-too-familiar feeling of what it was like to finally get our driver’s license. The liberation that came with this new chapter of life was unmatched. Many can recall very fond memories of what they did after receiving their license. Some remember driving alone down the Pacific Coast Highway, blasting the song of the year, while others think back to finally driving to school without their parents. However, for one particular person, getting her driver’s license brings back a not-so-fond memory: driving through the suburbs crying over an ex, and wishing she could drive home to them. Namely, overnight teen sensation Olivia Rodrigo turned this heartbreaking experience into what would be acclaimed the “song of the year,” by Rolling Stones, who predict that Rodrigo and the power ballad will “completely dominate 2021.”

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Back to school playlist

For many college students, music carries them through their day-to-day activities. Whether it be driving to the grocery store or simply running along Mission Bay, students are always tuned into their devices, allowing someone else’s voice to flood their minds. It’s an emotional release, an uplifting motivator, and even a welcome distraction to never-ending Zoom lectures posted on Blackboard.

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