Opinions
Marvel Cinematic Universe needs hail mary to save it
The first article I wrote for Pipe Dream was about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It’s crazy how it’s been about a year since then. In that column, I wrote how the...
Opinions
An age cap is needed for politicians
This is an expansion of a point made by a previous column titled “Aging leaders should pass the baton.” The past presidential election featured two candidates — Donald Trump and Joseph Biden....
Opinions
The case for optimism in political discourse
I’m tired. I, along with the nearly six-in-10 American adults, feel that political conversation with those who have opposing views is “stressful and frustrating.” This number has been steadily climbing over the...
Opinions
Consumerism perpetuates the child labor crisis
When you hear the term “child labor,” do you picture America? The reality is that child labor is a pressing, local issue. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) noted a 283 percent increase...
Opinions
Artists should be free to express themselves without pressure
I find it interesting when a piece of media garners controversy or negative attention. Now yes, there are certain cases in which art is made in a hateful way. That’s unfortunately a...
Opinions
Physical media's slow demise is awful
Video games have been a huge passion of mine since I was a kid. I have great memories of getting a game at the store, holding onto it during the ride home,...
Opinions
Anonymous sources are used too often as a cowardly escape
“The president feels good about this decision, sources say.” “They have come to their divorce amicably, close sources say.” “The king is taking time off to recover, sources say.” Sources say this...
Opinions
FAFSA needs to go
Perhaps the most irritating experience of the school year is having to fill out the FAFSA, the Department of Education’s “Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” that students must fill out if...
Opinions
Why I shadowbox in my room alone
Speed. Agility. Power. These are just a few of the many qualities I exude when I put on my metaphorical boxing gloves and step in the imaginary ring, all of which can...
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Me Too unless you're a Jew
A Letter to the Editor is a column written by a writer not affiliated with Pipe Dream, sent in for publication in response to a column or article previously published. In this...