Every year, Valentine's Day comes around, and people mess it up in some way, shape or form. Unfortunately, this happened to my friend. I want to clarify that I have her permission to share this, although...

"Labels, we got you, but do you got us?" This was the closing line of Chappell Roan's speech at the 67th annual Grammy Awards ceremony this past Sunday. Her speech stood out because, instead of thanking...

At the heart of modern contemporary Black cinema lies the undeniable presence of Tyler Perry—a true jack of all trades as a playwright, director, actor, and producer. Yet, within this notoriety lies...

First album review of the year, and (for once) a recent album, at that. Hayden Anhedonia, otherwise known as Ethel Cain, has just released her fourth EP by the name of Perverts on January 8th. I have...

When I opened Canvas this morning, I found that all of my class modules had mysteriously disappeared. Poof! Gone, like my motivation to do homework. My first thought was, "Who dropped the ball on this...

Dear Santa, On December 1, State Senator David Gregory (R) introduced Senate Bill 72 to the Missouri State Legislature. The bill would push for the establishment of a bounty hunting program allowing...

Today is International Human Rights Day, created by the United Nations in 1948 when the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that outlines the inalienable rights every individual is entitled...

The "Wicked" press tour has been a mainstay in the social media algorithm of millions, including myself. You’ve most likely seen on set pictures, bore witness to the sensationalization of some of its...

The amount of food recalls that have happened this year cannot be counted on your own hands, unless you have 382 of them that is. The media is always flooded with new information about yet another item...

Every year around this time, my family puts up Christmas decorations. Through past experience, I've realized that one thing can make my 6-foot-4, ex-army uncle break down: a string of plastic lights with...

“It’s the happiest time of the year,” or so the holiday slogan claims. I’ve always found that a little hard to believe. Sure, there’s joy, but there’s also enough stress. Families can bring...

It's no secret that the results of the Election were met with reactions of surprise, shock, disgust, and even horror. I felt all these emotions and nothing simultaneously. I didn't know how to cope. Despite...