Written by: Niloufar SaririanCopyedited by: Sophia Eberhard You may find yourself having read the title and asking: Why are you, as a college student, getting emotional over PG-rated children’s movies? A valid question but also one that indicates a lack of good taste on your part. I first found myself watching the two movie masterpieces … Continue reading Sobbing While Watching “Paddington” In Library West
Category: Editorials
Halloween Horror Movie Recommendations
Written by: Brian PaulsenCopyedited by: Tara Kari Halloween is growing ever closer and that means the season’s festivities are kicking into high gear. For some people, that means pumpkin patches and corn mazes. For others, it means costume parties. For me, it means watching horror movies. Horror media is one of the staples of the … Continue reading Halloween Horror Movie Recommendations
Uncommon Reads Highlights
Written by: Brian Paulsen Copyedited by: Tara Kari Ask any UF Honors student about the Uncommon Reads and, more likely than not, they’ll have something positive to say. The Uncommon Reads are a standout part of the Honors program and many Honors students have fond memories from their experiences with them. The Uncommon Reads are … Continue reading Uncommon Reads Highlights
PRISM’s Guide to Freshman Year
Written by: Joyce JiangCopy-Edited by: Jordan Harrow I can scarcely believe it myself, but three years ago I first arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman, wide-eyed and excited to begin my collegiate career. Since then, I like to think that I have grown in maturity and in my “adulting” skills. Here are … Continue reading PRISM’s Guide to Freshman Year
Wonder Woman 1984 Review
Written by: Stephanie CobbCopyedited by: Sofia Anrecio In 2017, the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film “Wonder Woman” introduced audiences to a new version of its famous titular character. The movie, which stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, was a critical and commercial success. It also marked an important milestone in cinematic history, as it was the … Continue reading Wonder Woman 1984 Review
Instructors’ Look on Online Education
Written by Emma Bissell Many students, frustrated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its toll on their education, give their instructors a hard time and are very critical of everything their instructors do. However, they do so without acknowledging how hard their instructors and advisors are working to adjust to these unprecedented times. The current pandemic … Continue reading Instructors’ Look on Online Education
Uber Memoirs: Good Samaritan Edition
Recurring Column by Noah Towbin, Illustration by Grace Dooley Apparently, not all Uber drivers respond with obscene horror stories when prompted to reveal the most interesting things that have happened during rides. So, with the world making social distance the new status quo, I thought we could reminisce on the stories of these good samaritan … Continue reading Uber Memoirs: Good Samaritan Edition
College Students and Credit Cards during COVID-19
Column by Amanda Smith, Illustration by Grace Dooley Amidst the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, many spenders are looking to their credit cards to keep them from draining bank accounts while awaiting stimulus checks. College students (most of which are excluded from the recent stimulus bill) feel stuck as they consider ways to manage … Continue reading College Students and Credit Cards during COVID-19
Eco-Friendly Living: Tips to Limit Waste
Story by Joyce Jiang Being environmentally friendly can seem intimidating, but here are some easy ways to help the planet that go beyond simply using the recycling bin. Use canvas bags instead of plastic bags. Canvas bags help reduce the amount of plastic you use, as regular plastic bags add up quickly. Not only will … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Living: Tips to Limit Waste
‘Little Women’ Review: A Fresh Take on a Classic Story
Story by Miranda Ingram Greta Gerwig’s 2019 “Little Women” is a fiercely heartfelt adaptation of the 1868 novel by Lousia May Alcott. Although over the years the story has been adapted into multiple movies and even a musical, it somehow feels fresh and different in this most recent remake. Gerwig, the writer and director, is … Continue reading ‘Little Women’ Review: A Fresh Take on a Classic Story
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