it may seem like a futile act to sit through a film when you know the horrifying outcome. especially when there is still ongoing violence (it is estimated that the IOF has violated the ceasefire 282 times since Oct 10) and the IOF occupies Gaza, refusing aid and claiming territorial gains. similar to the protests’ function, which have done little to actually stop the bombings and murders of citizens, this is more based on feelings of mourning and anger. i…

upon arriving to college, many students inevitably try to create a new, ~~cooler~~ persona. they'll speak of how much they smoked weed in high school (they probably did it a few times), how quickly they can throw beers back, how good and edgy their music taste is, how they watch gaspar noe movies, etc. it's all in a superficial effort to seem cool, creating a false past self, and no longer be the lamos they probably were (and i'll admit…