The Gospel According to J.J. Warren
Warren, a gay man and aspiring Methodist pastor, is attempting to reconcile his sexuality to his faith and his faith to the world.…
Otis Roffman, Beloit College
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Otis Roffman
Beloit College
Creative Writing
To Fight Racism, America Needs to Teach Proper History
Racial issues can’t be solved if people don’t understand them.…
Trump’s DACA Decision Is Cruel and Nonsensical
Reversing DACA means exposing 800,000 young people to deportation, and the president himself may not fully understand the extent of his act…
The Importance and Inefficiencies of Language
Boost Linguistics, co-founded by Ethan Bresnahan, seeks to optimize human communication to prevent misinterpretation.…
The False Equivocation Between Fascism and Those Who Oppose It
One side wants to murder everyone; the other wants to stop them.…
‘Hinterland’ Haunts and Excites Netflix Viewers
The lesser-known mystery series is one of the best in the genre it claims. …
PC Culture Isn’t Killing Comedy
The rift between comedians and their audiences is nothing new, but the internet is.…
4 Books That Seriously Need Screen Adaptations
Whether for their elegant universes or unforgettable characters, each of these books would be perfect as a television series or feature film.…
Stephanie Houten Is Mobilizing Artists to Promote Sustainability
The MassArt student and founder of the Green Arts Network brings Boston-area artists together to spur conservation-oriented change.…
Why You Should Be Excited for the Thirteenth Doctor
With a serious writer at the helm, and a superb actress as the lead, the future of “Doctor Who” has never looked so exciting.…
The Alt Right’s Fear of Getting ‘Cucked’
The far right’s favorite insult is a reflection of what scares them most.…
In ‘Okja,’ Subtlety and Veganism Finally Coexist
Loving your animals is best thing you can do for them, but saving them from being slaughtered is a close second.…
Meet the Inventor of Runaway, a Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Resource
Satvik Sethi, a sophomore at SUNY Binghamton, is working to create a community of friends for those suffering with mental illness.…
5 Problems with YA Literature and How to Fix Them
Young adult books have been a disappointing echo chamber since 'The Hunger Games,' mostly because authors are underestimating their readers.…
The Sad Truth About Depressing Memes
If meme culture reflects the emotional zeitgeist of the internet, then the rise in self-lacerating, nihilistic content could be a funny symptom of a serious problem.…
The Podcast That Puts You to Sleep on Purpose
Eyes won’t shut? Open your ears to Drew Ackerman's 'Sleep with Me.'…
Lessons from ‘Oryx and Crake,’ Atwood’s Other Dystopian Masterpiece
If you liked 'The Handmaid's Tale,' you'll find many of the same themes, with a few crucial twists, in her 2003 novel.…
Why the Twelfth Doctor Has Been the Best in ‘Doctor Who’ History
Peter Capaldi’s incarnation of the famous character is special precisely because he is unlike any of his predecessors.…
