Tag: columns
How to write an honest cover letter
Humor columnist Patty Terhune is sick of sweet-talking the hiring manager and wrote a cover letter without all the professional frills. Read More »
LA has changed humor columnist Ian McCourt
Humor columnist Ian McCourt is spending this semester abroad in Los Angeles. Needless to say, he is now a changed man. Read More »
Grimes is not a sellout and never has been
Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read More »
Election humor columnist slides into Donald Trump ghosttweeter's DMs
The Daily Orange scored an interview with Donald Trump's ghosttweeter, a former employee of the 45th St. AT&T. He was recently fired from the campaign. Read More »
Body Positivity now having a long overdue movement
Refinery29 partnered with Lane Bryant and Aerie, launching a campaign to promote plus-sized women and their bodies, something style columnist Darriea Clark believes is overdue. Read More »
'Patriots Day' release too soon after shock of 2013 Boston bombings
"Patriots Day," a new Mark Walhberg production chronicling the events of the Boston Marathon bombings, is a poorly timed theatrical release just 3 years after the attacks. Read More »
The Chainsmokers have evolved from EDM to pop
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that The Chainsmokers have moved away from being an electronic duo to a pop duo. Read More »
'Pitch' addresses feminist issues, but has notable shortcomings
Fox's new hour-long drama "Pitch" revolves around a woman playing in Major League Baseball, but some issues with it's production take away from the weight of the show. Read More »
New live-action Lion King poised to be smash hit
Disney announced it will make a live-action adaption of their classic film "The Lion King," and movie columnist Erik Benjamin can't wait. Read More »
Radio is dead and corporations killed it
According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read More »
Abroad students should research how gender norms affect life in host country
As abroad columnist Katelyn Faubel learns more about how Jordan operates, she realizes the importance of patriarchal rule and gender specific roles in her host country. Read More »
Human Rights Film Festival will bring together social and academic community
This weekend, the Human Rights Film Festival will bring together a selection of films curated by 23 academic departments. Read More »
'Hell or High Water' becomes best western since 'True Grit'
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin is a fan of old-school westerns, movies where the hot desert is often a character in and of itself. Read More »
New Keaton Henson album reiterates sad introspection of earlier records
Music columnist Emera Riley takes a look at Keaton Henson's latest release, "Kindly Now," which proves to be quite similar to his previous albums. Read More »
Mermaid crowns emerge as alternative option to cliche flower crowns
Style columnist Darriea Clark reveals that mermaid crowns, a new trend in response to flower crowns, might be the perfect accessory to your Juice Jam outfit. Read More »
Visiting less Westernized parts of Amman, Jordan proves valuable
Abroad columnist Katelyn Faubel discusses the remainder of her week off for Eid al-Adha and discusses the importance of full immersion when studying abroad. Read More »
A Survival Guide for Seeing Adults and Children On Campus
Humor columnist Patty Terhune explains what to do and what not to do when you see adults and kids on campus this weekend. Read More »
Q&A: Zack Feinberg dishes on his band The Revivalists before their Westcott show
The D.O. sits down with the guitarist of New Orleans-based act The Revitalists before their upcoming show at The Westcott Theater. Read More »
New Britney Spears album "Glory" has fast, catchy beats
Music columnist Phoebe Smith reviewed Britney Spears’ long-awaited, newest album, Glory, and thinks it’s worth a listen. Read More »
Drop of the year: Gaga’s new song “Perfect Illusion”
After spending the last 3 years virtually silent, Lady Gaga has released "Perfect Illusion," her first new track since her 2013 album, "ARTPOP." Read More »
My goals for senior year and also getting out of this quicksand
I want to make like LinkedIn and establish connections with people I can trust and share lifelong memories with. I did not make that connection with national parks guide Richard, who promised he was going to get help and has since left me here to die in this quicksand. Read More »
Archambault: The walk of shame should be renamed walk of triumph
Sex and Health columnist Alex Archambault says the phrase "walk of shame" is a form of slut-shaming. Read More »