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Each character has their own separate arc, and it’s almost hard to keep up with the shifting alliances. With each passing episode, my roommate and I found ourselves asking the same question: what would the characters of Succession be like as American University students?
Read MoreYou DO NOT want to miss out on getting in at the ground floor. Think of it like investing in Amazon when Jeff Bezos started his company with NOTHING except for a $300,000 investment from his parents. Or like befriending Elon Musk when he was just a scrappy South African teen walking around with quarter million dollar emeralds in his pocket from his father’s apartheid-era mine. Remember when everyone made fun of Bitcoin? This is a lot like that. Join now!
A very small, independent, underground film that had almost zero marketing or drama surrounding it was released this weekend. I couldn’t tell you what it was, though, because I was in theaters watching Don't Worry Darling.
Read MoreThe many excuses a man chooses to exhaust to avoid therapy
Read More“For how fucking gay this schools is, we’re definitely going to make sure we have the most LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and resources” is certainly a thought you’d hope would go through administration’s head. That’d be a pretty good start in building a community of care and instilling that changemaker spirit. Challenge accepted, right?
Read MoreIt’s time to talk about Barstool
Read MoreWe at The Rival are feeling quite generous right now during finals week, so I’ve personally taken on the task of channeling the spirit of Janice from Mean Girls will give you a middle school cafeteria tour of all of the college students’ seventh graders to watch out for.
Read MoreI am not him. I wasn’t able to find myself until we were done. for good.
Read MoreGay pirates being unhinged as they traverse the seven seas together— what more do you need from television?
Read MoreWhile there are great options for Pride merchandise out in the world, I have decided to hunt down the worst of the worst.
Read MoreAnother Pride Week is here, and we cannot wait to share with you some of our favorite songs by queer musicians!
Read MoreYes, to everyone who I know who has wondered, I am queer. Surprise, what a shocker, who would have guessed!? Just about everyone, apparently.
Read MoreI’ve determined I have no choice but to become the messiah of AU and throw my hat in the ring and run for AUSG president to bring real change to campus. Here are some brilliant suggestions I’ve decided to incorporate into my platform.
Read MoreI simply cannot remain silent on this matter any longer. It is time for the world to face my wrath. Amy Schumer is the capital-W Worst.
Read MoreAll of these rules of etiquette can be applied to any class, regardless of what school they are in, but they will be most effective in any classes within the School of International Service.
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