On a rainy night in March, my roommates and I decided to watch the entire “Hunger Games” series from beginning to end. With all of us on the brink of graduation (and soon post-grad life), we sought comfort in the nostalgia of our middle school days through Young Adult (YA) dystopian movies, which I personally believe were at their peak in the year 2014.
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I can’t remember the last time I did anything without music. You will rarely catch me without my headphones. Music is everywhere. Whether you are driving down the street blasting it from your car speakers or tuning out the world as you go about your day with your headphones on — music is always there.
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Last semester I was enrolled in 17 units, working a part time job, writing for The Vista and participating in various extracurriculars. At that same time, I was trying to juggle my social life, finances and physical health. I had bit off more than I could chew, and eventually felt so overwhelmed that I started seeing a therapist through the Wellness Center.
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The 95th annual Academy Awards, more commonly referred to as the “Oscars,” took place on Mar. 12 in Los Angeles, California.
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Pornography, also known as “porn,” is a taboo word that refers to the highly lucrative industry that produces and creates sexually explicit content for viewers. Revolutionized by the internet, anyone with a wireless connection and computer is able to experience their sexual fantasies at any time, anywhere. Much of which is entirely free.
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I love love. If I am reading a book, nine times out of ten it is a romance novel. Picking a movie to watch? I am searching through the romance category. My Spotify playlists or top artists? Mostly love songs.
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If you’ve ever read “Fahrenheit 451,” you know that banning information is a dangerous form of control. It is evident that Florida lawmakers haven’t read Ray Bradbury’s book. Last month, the Florida Department of Education sent a letter to the College Board stating that they had decided to ban the AP African American Studies course. The course is still brand new, with the 2022-2023 school year being its debut.
Read moreThis past Tuesday was Valentine’s Day. For some, that means a day of romance, hearts and chocolate. For others, it means eating a bowl of ramen alone in your dorm and doing homework.
Read moreSince the dawn of the digital age, streaming your favorite movies or TV shows has been a prevalent part of our culture. Companies like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max have secured themselves as top streaming services in the country. These networks are known for their original and exclusive content, but recently more streaming sites are getting rid of that content to cut costs.
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Ticketmaster lawsuit should change how artists sell tickets Zoe Marie Zapanta / Asst. Opinion Editor / The USD Vista Last November, Taylor Swift fans across the country flocked to Ticketmaster to purchase tickets for Swift’s upcoming tour. After waiting in the website’s online queue for hours, many fans had tickets […]
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