This article will be split into two parts: an overview without spoilers for those who want to learn about the show and a more in-depth review of the show for those who have seen it. Overview Image via IMDb Wednesday is a Netflix original series released on November...
Worldwide Political Songs
Music has been known to unite the world in song. Here is a collection of political songs that displays how weird politics can be. Some are educational to a certain degree. One lost an election (in my opinion). Some are just weird things that exist on this...
The Mexican Pizza is So Mid
Icon and musical artist, Doja Cat, stirred up a large commotion surrounding a missing Taco Bell product, the Mexican Pizza. The popstar filled her well-known, combative Twitter feed with many remarks begging the beloved fast-food chain to bring the item back. Guess...
Rating Trader Joe’s Foods: Cacio E Pepe
Trader Joe’s grocery store has been around for quite some time. They engage the public with their unique products that “you can only find at Trader Joe’s”. A new fandom has arisen among TikTok where many people review different products from the store. I decided to...
No Turkey at the First Thanksgiving?
EDITOR NOTE: This is a repost of an article published 11/27/18. BUnow wishes all a peaceful and meaningful Thanksgiving. It’s probably not all too shocking to find out that the first Thanksgiving, which may have occurred as early as 1607, (though historians are...
Best Thanksgiving Scenes in Movies and TV Shows
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in 2018 on BUnow. BUnow wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving. You know, with Halloween over, most news organizations begin to celebrate the Christmas season with lists about the best songs, decorations, and scenes from...
Opinion: Demographics Will End Republicans
This opinion article does not reflect the opinion of BUnow, and reflects only the opinion of the author. After much talk of a red wave during the midterm elections, the Republican Party did not see more than a puddle. Contrarily, the Democrats performed astoundingly...
Opinion: Trump Will Win Republican Nomination in 2024
45th President Donald J. Trump (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore) This opinion article does not reflect the opinion of BUnow, and reflects only the opinion of the author As the midterm elections inch closer and closer, people are already looking forward to 2024. Regardless...
Hot Take: Marijuana legalization will promote the betterment of the United States
As the Democratic party has made its way into the White House, marijuana users hope for a push toward legalization. However, like most of President Biden’s generation, he is not fond of the idea. Yet, that is a crucial mistake because cannabis usage will change the...
Black Studies Minor, Honors College and Consolidation
*Editor's note: BUnow is publishing the following letter received from Dr. Julie Vandivere, former director of the Honors College at Bloomsburg University. She is currently a professor of English at BU. In the letter, she outlines her reasoning for stepping down and...
BSM: Explicit Letter to Provost
*Editor's note: Three students, Keiana Blanco, Brittany Stephenson and Kharie Wilkins, authored the following letter addressed to Bloomsburg University provost Dr. Rodgers-Adkinson regarding the proposed Black Studies minor. Dr. Saracoglu sent the letter to all...
An open letter to President Hanna and Provost Rogers-Adkinson
*Editor's note: The following letter is an open letter received from Dr. Safa Saracoglu of the Bloomsburg University Dept. of History regarding the controversy and confusion surrounding the proposed Black Studies minor. According to the BU NAACP chapter, the "Black...
Hot Take: Stop trying to control women’s bodies
On Monday night, a draft from the Supreme Court was leaked indicating they have voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that guaranteed abortion access. Many Americans are now fearing a future where their reproductive rights are being taken away as the...
‘The Batman’ released on HBO Max
One of the most anticipated movies of the year was Matthew Reeves’s “The Batman.” The film features a Bruce Wayne who has been wearing the suit for two years prior to the events on screen. Robert Pattinson's portrayal of the Dark Knight has piqued the interest of...
Satire: Block Party attendees to be euthanized
Partiers are no longer welcome at Block Party because of the mess they leave behind. BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — People who spend time in or around Bloomsburg know all too well about the menaces who trash Fetterman Avenue each spring. Credit: John Blutarsky's personal photo and...
You
You were such a big part of my life. Some days it just feels normal, without you. Other days it's the worst pain I've ever felt. The gap in my heart will never be fully filled. Temporary things and temporary people in this world will never be able to fill your shoes....
Carly’s Conspiracy Corner #4: Prince Charles is a Vampire
Welcome to my fourth article of this series on BUnow, Carly’s Conspiracy Corner! It has been a while! This is a series that introduces and emphasizes all sorts of conspiracy theories throughout the world. None of these theories are a matter of my own opinion but found...
Daily Life in War-Torn Ukraine
*Editor’s note: This is a statement written by Dr. Mykola Polyuha, a professor of languages and cultures at BU, regarding the situation in his homeland of Ukraine. Dr. Polyuha will periodically submit updates on his friends and acquaintances in Ukraine. Read his first...
BU professor shares thoughts on his homeland Ukraine
*Editor's note: This is a statement written by Dr. Mykola Polyuha, a professor of languages and cultures at BU, regarding the situation in his homeland of Ukraine. Dr. Polyuha will periodically submit updates on his friends and acquaintances in Ukraine. Following the...
Professor reacts to dissolution of philosophy department in letter to provost
*Editor's note: Dr. Wendy Lee is a professor of philosophy at Bloomsburg University. This is her letter to BU Provost Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson. BU administration killed the university's philosophy major today—along with physics and anthropology. As a thirty year...
MLB Wild Card Games Include Four Aces
It took all 162 games but the teams are set for the MLB playoffs. Before the Divisional series starts there’s going to be two epic matchups to determine which Wild Card teams advance. Yankees vs Red Sox (Tuesday, 8 p.m.) One of the best rivalries in...
Remembering Michael Brooks
Wednesday, July 20 marked the one-year anniversary of Michael Brooks’ passing. Michael was one of the most influential voices on the left, not only to me, but to thousands of leftists today. He was only 36 years old. Brooks was the co-host of "Majority Report.FM,"...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘As if I am Not There’ (2010)
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING for anyone considering watching this week’s film, "As If I Am Not There." This film depicts a young woman’s journey during the beginning of the Bosnian war. I cannot understate enough, this film features some of the toughest scenes I’ve ever...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘Battleship Potemkin’ (1925) & ‘Man with a Movie Camera’ (1929)
Today Foreign Film Friday is a bit different. I will discuss two Eastern European silent films. The first is a 1925 movie called "Battleship Potemkin" and the other is a documentary from 1929 called "Man with a Movie Camera." These were the first silent films I’ve...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘Cairo Station’ (1958)
This week for “Foreign Film Friday,” I watched the 1958 Egyptian controversial classic, "Cairo Station." I say “controversial” because the movie was banned in its own country of Egypt for 11 years. Directed by critically-acclaimed Youssef Chahine, this was his...