What You Need to Know About Antisemitism in the United States

HANNAH ROBINSON It can be easy to think that antisemitism is a thing of the past.  Put simply, antisemitism is hostility to or prejudice against Jews. We talk about the Holocaust in our classes, write papers on the horrors that occurred in other countries decades ago, but few of us realize that antisemitism never stopped. In fact, it’s happening right now in our own backyards. Last month, on October 27th, a man armed with an assault rifle and three other legally purchased handguns opened fire in the Tree of Life Congregation, a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He killed eleven … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Antisemitism in the United States

Michael Jackson: A Retrospective on a 60 Year Old Icon

FORREST IRVINE On August 29th, 1958, one Michael Joseph Jackson was born. A few months ago would have been his 60th birthday, had he not tragically passed away in 2009. This past October, I got to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where many exhibits showed his iconic costume pieces and props, as well as highlighted his pure undeniable influence and impact on the history of popular music. Here I want to take the time to delve into the legend’s history with some insights into his continuing relevancy and sheer importance in the cultural zeitgeist … Continue reading Michael Jackson: A Retrospective on a 60 Year Old Icon