What it’s like to live with someone on the front lines
My daughter is a healthcare worker at Parkland. She runs – actually runs – through most of her 12-hour shifts. I envision her shifts like...
How the COVID-19 response prioritizes corporations over individuals
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic,
the U.S. has seen a sharp increase in unemployment claims, with nearly 17 million...
How Joe Biden’s cult of personality harms women
As Joe Biden’s political campaign was
resurrected just over a month ago, so were conversations about his
inappropriate touching. From YouTube compilations...
Why Asians in Hollywood movies need to move past token characters
I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a casting director
for a movie. Do they merely cast minorities to appear racially progressive...
When profit takes precedence, students suffer
Cranes, orange street signs, dirt and neon yellow jackets
have all become sights UTD students see while making their way to class while
walking and riding...
Why supporting homeless shelters is critical during quarantine
While many of us are
safe within our own homes during the novel coronavirus pandemic, these times
have become especially difficult for...
How porn degrades women, distorts the mind
“Abby” — we’ll call
her — has what you might call the ideal husband: loving, intelligent and
attractive. But no matter how hard they try in the...
'Being Mortal,’ rethinking end-of-life care
Unfortunately, you’re going to die. However, through modern
medicine, that can be postponed — risk of death from common infection, injury
and disease...
How to stay grounded in a foreign country during COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has disrupted the lives of billions
and sent strong economies crashing. There are several challenges that
international...
Why graphics are crucial to video games
What makes a video game good? Entertaining?
Memorable? One might say “Well, duh, Ben it’s the gameplay that makes a game
good,” and while this is correct,...
Why ‘The Invisible Man’ is the dark horse of the Dark Universe
Both before and after the release of “The
Invisible Man,” there was some speculation about the film serving as a
potential reboot...
Heeding social distancing and other ways to save the world
The new strain of coronavirus has rapidly
spread worldwide — blurring the line between irrational panic and rational
caution. Empty aisles...
