Welcome to The Rival American, a university-unaffiliated media publication run by students, for students. We produce opinion editorials, culture critiques, student journalism, and even silly jokes.
With classes held online for the first month of the semester, we’ve been partying like it’s March 2020. Which is to say we’re avoiding each other like the plague (because, you know, the plague). While we wait for next week to resume in-person classes, here are some blasts from the past that have kept us busy during our time back at Zoom U.
Read MoreTrick or treating can be tons of fun, but malicious actors might try to hide something in your candy. Here are some things to watch out for when you’re collecting candy around the District this year!
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: The night before Halloween you’re scrambling to put together something that will make that one special person notice you at a party. Fear not because I have four easy and sexy costumes you can do to show you’re not like the other girls!
Read MoreIt’s a question that will determine the future -- nay, the survival -- of the country. Will Trick-or-Treaters and candy buyers alike choose to support right or left Twix in the upcoming Halloween season?
Read More“I don’t necessarily know why I’m writing this. It’s pride week. I am proud.”
Read MoreFollowing the recent release of the trailer for the film Cruella, sources tied close to the production are opening up about their harrowing experiences in working on another soulless Disney live-action remake.
Read MoreCome on, who doesn’t love Tom Hanks as a weirdly attractive cowboy?
Read MoreIn today’s pandemic ridden world dorm hook-ups and Tinder “dates” are risky propositions. At the same time exclusively asking people in your “bubble” to have casual sex apparently leads to a ruined socially distanced outdoor picnic. Who knew?
Read MoreIf you see me on Spotify listening to Taylor Swift on Valentine’s Day, you no longer need to wonder “are they okay?”
Read More"I thought we were done having sex with Republicans, why are you even considering this? The neck gaiter is the face version of a MAGA hat."
Read MoreAnother semester, another set of zoom crushes. Who will be the lucky person that inspires you to tell them you will be their spaniel, which Romeo’s zoom window will you throw pebbles at?
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