For years, weekday-weary folks have been praising the arrival of Friday with “TGIF.” But since Shonda Rhimes’ complete takeover of ABC’s Thursday primetime slots, another day has taken its rightful place in an acronym: TGIT–Thank God It’s Thursday. Last season, Thursday nights were stacked with Shondaland’s trifecta: “Grey’s Anatomy” at …

Usually, heaven for a TV-addict is found in the Emmys. Binge watchers everywhere see their favorite series and stars get the recognition they deserve, with an extra brutal episode of “Fashion Police” to follow.  This year’s awards, however, fell a little flat. Only a few new shows received major recognition. …

In between third and fourth period yesterday, by the K-building lockers, junior Lynne Brianson was faced with one of the most difficult decisions of her life. After several moments on the verge of tears, Brianson was finally able to divulge the story of her trauma. “I saw a girl who …

Rape cases seem to be all over the news these days, and among these, one of the most publicized is Brock Turner’s story. Turner, a Stanford University freshman, has been charged for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster outside of a fraternity house in January of 2015. His …

  Most of the hottest summer songs came from artists we all know: Drake, Nicki, Beyoncé, and the like. Hayley Kiyoko, a 25-year-old recording artist from Los Angeles, doesn’t have that name recognition. In fact, most of us only know her from her short Disney Channel career, as Stevie from …

We’ve all seen them—in everything from Old Navy commercials to college brochures to superhero movies. When the diversity quota just isn’t being reached, you can always count on The Ethnic Friend. What does it mean to be The Ethnic Friend? Usually, this person of color is inserted into a TV …

This summer’s hottest party was not a beach bash or a drunk rager. Instead, it was a birthday celebration for Harry Potter, the world’s favorite wizard. My friend and I counted down until midnight, July 30 at the Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble, ringing in Harry’s birthday and the arrival …

Be a man. Man up! Boys don’t cry. Nearly every guy has heard these words from parents, coaches, and bros alike. The question, then, begs to be asked: what does it mean to be a man? Among thesaurus definitions for “masculine” are the words macho, muscular, bold, gallant, rough, hardy, …

Since the beginnings of the vegan movement, society has struggled to rehabilitate the poor souls who go without animal products. The disease, however, is only growing stronger, gripping our brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, and hippie cousins. The most recent symptom has raised incredible awareness for the plight of …

In a colonial-style building downtown with big white columns and a brick entryway, 25 young women gathered onstage to showcase their best selves. With family and friends watching proudly from the audience, each contestant competed to be a representative of San Diego’s Distinguished Young Women. The DYW program, housed in …