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The Gothic Times

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The Gothic Times

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The Gothic Times

The Reality We Built: From Plato’s Cave To The Algorithmic Age

The Reality We Built: From Plato’s Cave To The Algorithmic Age

Matthew Beard, Contributing Writer September 29, 2025

What is reality? A quick search, and the answer offered is one of simplicity: “the world or the state of things as they actually exist.” Yet this definition is not to my liking, for it raises a plethora...

How To Be The Perfect Extrovert For Introverted Friends

How To Be The Perfect Extrovert For Introverted Friends

Isaael Sanchez, Managing Editor September 23, 2025

Somehow, despite my boisterous and loud presence, I have mostly acquired introverts as friends. I naturally love juxtaposition, so I enjoyed their calmer energy clashing with mine. Yet, as I grew up, I...

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Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Was Almost Perfect

Kendry Hilario, Contributing Writer April 23, 2025

Lady Gaga has been a notable hit maker, leaving her mark in various areas in her career whether it is music or film. The 14-time GRAMMY Award winning artist has spawned unforgettable hits ranging from...

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Billie Eilish and the Grammy Injustice

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

When Talent Isn’t Enough    The frustration we felt over Ariana’s Oscars outcome is something music fans know all too well. Just a few weeks before the Oscars, the Grammy Awards – music’s...

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A Personal Reflection on Talent, Passion, and Fairness

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer April 10, 2025

As a lifelong Ariana Grande fan, I was on the edge of my seat during the 97th Academy Awards. Ariana had earned her very first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, thanks to her enchanting portrayal...

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The Weight of Fear: The Struggles of Hispanic Immigrants

Valentina Pena, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

If you’ve ever sat at the dinner table wondering if this might be the last meal you share with your family, you understand the kind of fear many Hispanic immigrants live with every single day. If you’ve...

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FKA Twigs Has Another Masterpiece with Eusexua!

Isaael Sanchez, Managing Editor March 19, 2025

FKA Twigs is one of those artists with whom I feel grateful to exist at the same time. I've known about her since 2019’s MAGDALENE, but digging into her work from her first album LP1, from 2014 until...

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Review: Fantasy In Its Purest Form

Jaren Couvertier, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

Developed by Atlus, the creative team behind hits such as Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3 Reload, Metaphor: ReFantazio dives into fantasy in the purest sense, blending remarkable creature designs with a...

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The Book of Billford

Dio Stanfill-Evans, Contributing Writer December 4, 2024

Gravity Falls is a show by Alex Hirsch that uses adventure, action, and mystery to draw the viewer in. Every detail has a story behind it which makes it so enjoyable to watch and analyze. The show centers...

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The 2024 Election Landscape: America’s Mixed Emotions

Angifer Rojas, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

This year’s election might be the most important in United States history. That’s the collective thought in everyone’s head as Election Day drew closer. In the present day, with the world’s acknowledgment...

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The Continued Curse of Campus Elevators

Jaren Couvertier, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

It has been more than a year since we first highlighted the struggles with campus elevators, and here we are—still dealing with a  familiar sight: the dreaded Out of Order signs. Although the...

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Pizza Is Anything But A Pizza

Sara Kolenovic, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

People say Pizza is Pizza, but is it just Pizza? Well, I mean a pizza can be anything really; it can be a pie, cake, and a sandwich matter. For an example of how it can be a pie; a pie usually contains...

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