Christmas music is arguably the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year. The season is home to the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bing Crosby, centuries-old hymns and carols, and never-ending and constantly overplayed sounds of Mariah Carey and Wham! But the holiday […]
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A call for change, the Indian farmer protests
On February 1, 2021 the internet was, yet again, divided. This time it was over singer and businesswoman Rihanna’s tweet in support of the Indian farmer protests. Following the internet breaking tweet many more celebrities voiced their support. For many this was the first time these protests were mentioned but […]
A poision is spreading– and it’s going by the name “patriotism”
The year that will live in infamy. I don’t know about you, but I was hoping that after the craziness the world has endured, we could all agree to bring in the new year with peaceful resolutions and maybe some champagne-popping with close friends. I could not have been more […]
The Roar Reviews: A Face Mask
by Ian Curtis, staff reporter It’s no secret that Covid-19 has brought many changes to how we live, work, and survive. But one of the most visible is the widespread use of face masks to prevent the spread of the virus, especially from people who may not be aware that […]
The Roar Reviews: Parasite
Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” is definitely a must-see movie. From the quality acting to the movie’s well-devised plotline, “Parasite” is a near-perfect piece. The movie is set in modern-day South Korea and is based around the financially struggling Kim family. The son of the family, Ki-woo, manages to get a job […]
The Effects of Scheduling
I have changed my lifestyle to work around the looming virus, but the quarantine has affected my mindset for the time being. The longer I have been quarantined, the less effort I put forth in my work. It has been helpful to begin a routine, instead of spending my days […]
Review: Green Eggs and Ham on Netflix
Dr. Suess is a beloved author of mine and I was super excited when Green Eggs and Ham was made into a show on Netflix. I’ve grown up with reading Dr. Seuss, and I was a little skeptical, at first, about how well they would transition the story into TV […]
Reviews: Podcasts
by Medha Sarin, staff reporter Source of photos: NPR Podcasts are like friends: they come and go, but the best ones last forever. They’re talkative but fun to listen to, and they help you grow and learn. So, whether you’re an avid podcast listener, or you’re just looking for some […]
Review: Original Content on Streaming Services
Streaming services, such as Hulu and Netflix, have become more popular. Netflix has released more new original content, while Hulu is expanding their movie selection. But how do these new original works compare to traditional cable television? *** Fantasy shows can be pretty hit or miss. However, “The Witcher” did […]
The Roar Reviews: How Restaurants are Handling Takeout During the Coronavirus
by Ian Curtis, staff reporter While the Coronavirus shutdowns have hardly left any business unscathed, restaurants have been some of the hardest hit. In order to keep their doors open and profits flowing, many places have switched to takeout only or are heavily relying on takeout revenue amidst widespread forced […]
