Why matriarchy isn’t the answer—what “Barbie” was trying to teach us
“Like and equal are not the same thing at all.” —Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
Perhaps you’ve seen some of the reviews for the “Barbie” movie. They range...
The faces behind JPII’s “The Jeweler’s Shop”
On Thursday, Feb. 29, the class of PHIL 4351: The Thought of John Paul II put on a dramatic reading of “The Jeweler’s Shop,” written by Karol Wojtyla, known as St. Pope...
Groundhog Guidance
Dear Groundhog,
I have heard that the minds of men are not fully developed until they are 25 at the earliest. Is it worth investing in someone who clearly...
Why “The Godfather” is a movie about the human soul
The film “The Godfather” is rightfully considered one of the greatest movies of all time. It is one of those rare cases where the movie is better than the book. If there...
Humans of UD: Grace Stepek
As comprehensive exams finish and midterms rise around the corner, students have their hands full, to say the least. Seniors especially have pressures at an all-time high as graduation is soon approaching...
Reckoning with late-stage Kanye
After twenty years, the Kanye West experiment is over. No, Kanye himself isn’t finished; he’s still making music, selling out arenas and providing headline fodder for tabloids at your local Kroger. Yet...
The relatability and intrigue of Jane Austen’s “Emma”
Acclaimed by scholars as her finest novel, Jane Austen’s “Emma” is a compelling and humorous tale about misunderstandings, clandestine romance and the errs of hubris. Austen’s longest novel, “Emma” creates a name...
The Half Dozen
1. Dallas Arboretum — The Dallas Arboretum welcomes spring with “Dallas Blooms: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words”. It features 500,000 flowers of over 120 varieties. Dallas Blooms also features an abundance...
“Texas Hold ‘Em”: A reaction to Beyoncé’s official country debut
Due to my growing up in Oklahoma, I have a love-hate relationship with country music. Over the years, I have found it increasingly difficult to enjoy the country hits that have played...
The Stanley cup frenzy
A cautionary tale of excessive American consumerism
In the annals of American innovation, few inventions have left as lasting an impact as William Stanley Jr.’s steel vacuum-sealed bottle,...
The Grammys
The Grammys are in! And like any award show concerning celebrities, there is lots of debate and discussion surrounding it. But first, how exactly do the Grammys (officially known as “The Recording...
The Oh Hellos: sin, death, and the hope of an eternal victory
The Oh Hellos are an indie folk-rock duo created by siblings Maggie and Tyler Heath in 2011. Their sound is a unique blend of lyrical storytelling, acoustic guitars and floating vocals. Their...
The Half Dozen
1. Dallas Opera -
The Dallas Opera presents “Elektra,” the retelling of the classic Greek myth. Elektra has one thing in mind – revenge. Together she and her brother...
Humans of UD: The Drs. Berry
This Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting a professor couple, Dr. Sarah Berry and Dr. Matthew Berry, who are beloved by all who take their classes. Many students have been impacted by their example...
La La Land: An artist’s perspective
“Here’s to the fools who dream”
When I first watched “La La Land” in the back seat of my family’s minivan on the long drive home from a...