Category: Pop Culture
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Political Transitionalism: How Trump’s Proposed 100% Tariff on International Films Could Affect Cinema Forever by Avery Vilela ’26
Entering President Donald Trump’s fourth month in office, communities around the world are beginning to see the global impacts of his presidency. Among the several economy-based propositions, some failed, but many executed, Donald Trump has officially pulled cinema into the conversation. On May 4th, 2025, Trump publicly stated on his Truth Social platform that, “The…
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Removal of PBS/NPR by Emilia Sawicka ’25
As Donald Trump pushes to defund PBS and NPR, the debate often gets framed as a matter of budgets. He claims public media has a “liberal bias” and argues that taxpayers shouldn’t be supporting such things. But this isn’t just about funding, it’s about preserving one of America’s last shared public goods. Public broadcasting has…
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Opinion: My Endless Love for Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel by Emilia Sawicka ’25
There are many types of bookends available for purchase: from the head and behind of a cat, to dinosaur heads, and even perfectly split crystals. They serve a simple, practical purpose: to hold chapters of knowledge between them, keeping books in place, untouched by the outside world. Yet, through the brilliant minds of Simon &…
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How to Successfully Navigate Through the Difficulties of Buying Concert Tickets by Giana Nevarez Tevere ’26
These past few years have been groundbreaking for the music industry in many ways. For one, on-demand streaming of music provides listening access to all within reach of technology. Equally as significant, the massive surge of young women gaining quick recognition in the music industry. Historically, the music industry has been male dominated, but lately,…
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Super Bowl LIX: No Three-Peat! by Joseph Mendoza ’25
Defense, the coaches tell us, wins championships. And though the modern-day NFL sometimes makes that old saying sound silly, the Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles say otherwise. On Sunday, Feb. 9, in New Orleans that has hosted a record-tying 11 Super Bowls, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for history never got off the ground.…
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The Meaning of Valentine’s Day by Elias Frater ’26
Saint Valentine’s day. The holiday, filled with joy, appreciation, and most importantly, Love. It’s that time of year where everybody (mainly couples) get together to celebrate their affection for one another. Regardless if someone has a significant other to celebrate with, anyone can enjoy the holiday to its fullest extent. They can show appreciation by…
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2024 Emirates NBA Cup: Sin City ready to crown a new champion! by Joseph Mendoza ’25
Imagine sitting down on the edge of your couch watching an NBA Cup game that has playoff-like intensity. This is what the Emirates NBA Cup generates. It is an annual basketball tournament that occurs during the regular season. It was first introduced in 2023 with the Los Angeles Lakers becoming the inaugural champions. It consists…
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The History of Santa Claus by Elias Frater ’26
On the 25th of December every single year, the joyous holiday of Christmas takes place. From presents under the christmas tree to watching cheesy holiday movies, this holiday is iconic in every way. Though most of us have outgrown our childhood belief of the man who supposedly crawls down your chimney while you sleep and…
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul – Fight Debrief by Julia Robinson ’26
Overview: Hello Bard students! We’ve all heard about it, we’ve all seen it, and we all have thoughts on the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight. This boxing match stormed the internet on November 15, 2024 with 108 million viewers worldwide. The fight was held in Arling, Texas at the AT&T Stadium, contested with eight…
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Unwrapping the Holidays by Lily Seibert ’28 and Holly Hook ’28
As we enter the holiday season, certain traditions or plans are in full swing. This season is, to some, a very joyful season full of presents, cold weather, hot chocolate and special moments shared with close ones, but we all have different ways of celebrating, as well as our own unique traditions. Some go somewhere…