“Sharknado” and “Piranhaconda” are parodies of poorly-produced science fiction action movies from earlier decades. They mimic the lack of plot of those earlier movies and have very predictable...

With the immense pressure of coursework, jobs, monthly payments and trying to maintain some form of a social life, it is easy to fall into detrimental habits that affect our grades, savings and quality...

“We’re all addicted to something that takes the pain away.” -Belle Aurora, “Raw” When you are a child, your school often bombards you with anti-drug campaigns using scare tactics, guest...

See a live show. Music can be one of the easiest and most fulfilling ways to learn more about yourself and others. Despite common belief, live performances can be found just about anywhere without shelling...

As students approach the upcoming fall semester, remaining organized will be the key to success. The modern young adult has a lot on their plate. In between work, classes and a personal life, it can be...

Hands down, my favorite thing to do in Hammond is eat. I’ve tried food from a lot of restaurants downtown and in the city overall.  Tommy’s is most known for its stone baked sweet sauce pizzas...

Many before me have referred to The Lion’s Roar as a baby. However, I do not personally view it this way. A baby is something you create and then nurture into maturity. The Lion’s Roar is more like...

I am a person. This is who I am, but people tend to set their own labels on me without knowing my story. I have an olive skin tone, green eyes, curly hair and strong facial features. With all these factors,...

I am extremely proud of the goals that I have met over the last year as editor-in-chief. However, I am even more proud of the progression of the staff that I was able to lead and watch flourish.  Among...

All throughout my childhood, I have only seen the sun rise from behind the hills and rays of light slowly peek from gaps between trees. As the day passed, the sun slowly disappeared behind the trees...

The first amendment has become the greatest accomplishment and curse of our nation.  In the time of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, you would think that a woman in the entertainment business,...

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization in the United States formed in 1909 to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality to everyone...