Ritu Patel is currently a freshman studying psychology here at Penn State Abington. She plans to complete her general studies and then transfer to University Park to finish her degree. Aside from school and work, Patel also makes YouTube videos with her friend, Sneh Patel, which they recently started. “I definitely plan on graduating and getting my degree with the hopes that it would … [Read more...]
Experience the magic of watercolor art
From March 1 until May 14 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you can view and experience some of the greatest watercolor paintings at the “American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent” exhibit. This is the largest watercolor exhibit in America. Most of these paintings will only be available right here in Philly. The exhibit has a wide range of paintings that includes portraits, … [Read more...]
Jordan Peele nails racism in ‘Get Out’
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt deceived? Lied to or used? If you have, don’t feel bad because Jordan Peele’s new thriller movie, “Get Out,” portrays the ultimate worst situation of deception. Just imagine being in love with someone and believing you’re having a healthy relationship. That was the case with a young black photographer, Chris (played by Daniel Kaluuya), who was … [Read more...]
Women’s march on Capitol a hopeful sign of resistance
After a long presidential campaign, filled with slurs, prejudice and insults, followed by an unexpected outcome, certain people feared for the future of our nation. When Donald Trump was elected, the well-being of many Americans was being questioned, as they woke up the next morning wondering if their lives were going to be threatened due to their race, gender, religion, and/or sexual … [Read more...]
Successful award season for ‘La La Land’
“Every so often, there comes a movie that takes your breath away,” the trailer for “La La Land” says, and quite honestly, it’s not wrong. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, starting Emma Stone as Mia and Ryan Gosling as Sebastian, the movie follows the two as they fall in love while they overcome the struggles of life as an aspiring actress and jazz musician. “La La Land” is the perfect … [Read more...]