In his New York Times review, critic A.O. Scott concluded “American Sniper” is ultimately, “just a movie.” This seems to have been forgotten in the media clamor following its release. Unfavorable...

It feels like just yesterday we were groping through dark clothing stores with thumping music, squinting our eyes through a fog of perfume for an overpriced T-shirt with the store’s logo printed across...

Religious intolerance continues to evoke violence in our contemporary world. If you are Jewish, however, this is nothing new. On Jan. 9, as reported by the Associated Press, four French Jews were killed...

What is it about Super Bowl commercials that make us want to watch three-minute advertisements? Do we watch them to make us laugh like the famous Doritos commercials do? Do we watch them because of their...

“Anything can happen tonight, so many different possibilities,” Ellen DeGeneres said during her opening monologue at the 2014 Oscars ceremony. “Possibility number one: ‘12 Years a Slave’ wins...

This month marks five years since the Supreme Court’s controversial decision regarding Citizens United. The United States Supreme Court held that the First Amendment prohibited the government from...

As a journalism student at DePaul University, primed to graduate in June and get set loose into this chaotic world, I must say I have never been more proud to be a journalist and a DePaul student. The...

President Barack Obama recently unveiled a long overdue plan to provide a free college education to qualified students. The plan, entitled America’s College Promise, pledges to cover tuition costs...

Last week, few people knew of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Now, in the wake of a horrifying attack resulting in 12 fatalities, hysteria has been unleashed, leaving the future of free...

Decline in gas prices excites consumers, but environmental concerns should be considered Starting Dec. 31, 2014 gas prices were in decline for 96 days. While this may seem wonderful for the average...

For the upcoming 2015 Grammy Awards, hip-hop artist Iggy Azalea has been nominated four times. However, Azalea is far from worthy of joining the ranks of Beyoncé and Adele. Born Amethyst Amelia Kelly...