I never thought politics would come between me and my family, however, that’s exactly what happened. Growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania… — I never thought politics would come between me and my family, however, that’s exactly what happened. Growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, I’ve always had some interest in politics. Mostly, I kept my opinions and beliefs to myself. If someone asked, I always said I was a proud Democrat. …

This is not your typical love story, however, there is nothing typical about love. Love is a hodgepodge of feelings and emotions that can… — WHAT IT’S LIKE TO DATE SOMEONE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA This is not your typical love story, however, there is nothing typical about love. Love is a hodgepodge of feelings and emotions that can cause someone to experience intense highs and extreme lows. A few years ago, I was depressed. This was…

On his first full-length album, Poems of the Past, Canadian rapper Powfu navigates the trials of growing up with clever, poetic writing… — On his first full-length album, Poems of the Past, Canadian rapper Powfu navigates the trials of growing up with clever, poetic writing complemented by a catchy indie vibe. Although the album only has six tracks to its name, with most of the songs clocking in at less than three minutes…

As far back as I could remember, I have always been an introvert. While the other school children were busy playing dodgeball at recess, I… — As far back as I could remember, I have always been an introvert. While the other school children were busy playing dodgeball at recess, I was more concerned about dodging human conversation. Not to say that I don’t enjoy people, I just prefer their company from a distance. My mother…

Shopping for groceries has become a nightmare. I never really enjoyed it, to begin with, but now I despise it. One needs to prepare for… — Shopping for groceries has become a nightmare. I never really enjoyed it, to begin with, but now I despise it. One needs to prepare for shopping as if they are about to enter a warzone. But how do you fight an invisible enemy? I put on my latex gloves, my…

When people think back to the 90s, they tend to think of Bill Clinton, O.J. Simpson, The Gulf War, Friends, and Seinfeld. But Just like… — When people think back to the 90s, they tend to think of Bill Clinton, O.J. Simpson, The Gulf War, Friends, and Seinfeld. But Just like the 80s, the music of the 90s was an explosion of diversity. Whether it was rap, rock, grunge, or R&B, there was something to appease…

The 1980s was a decade of unbridled creativity, and nothing showed the diversity of the era more than the music. The 1980s, more than any… — The 1980s was a decade of unbridled creativity, and nothing showed the diversity of the era more than the music. The 1980s, more than any other decade in history, gave us a variety of music in every genre. With the launch of MTV on August 1, 1981, Generation Exers’ could…

As the Raiders prepare to leave the Bay Area and head for Las Vegas, questions remain on who will be their starting quarterback come… — As the Raiders prepare to leave the Bay Area and head for Las Vegas, questions remain on who will be their starting quarterback come September. It remains to be seen if Derek Carr is a franchise quarterback in the NFL. The three-time Pro Bowler has broken some passing records, but…

In 1992, Jon Krakauer was working as a journalist for Outside magazine, when he was asked to write a nine-thousand-word article about the… — In 1992, Jon Krakauer was working as a journalist for Outside magazine, when he was asked to write a nine-thousand-word article about the life and death of Christopher Jonson McCandless, a young man who gave away most of his money and possessions and headed into the Alaska wilderness, alone. The…