Gretchen Cortez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 7, 2024
In the ancient halls and serene courtyards of Viterbo University, the visual arts serve as more than decorations; they pulsate with the heartbeat of creativity, expression, and cultural significance. From...
It's an open secret that many Americans no longer trust their government. The rise of populism sparked by the MAGA movement and the increased criticism of “mainstream media” that followed it have created...
There are hundreds of them. The Lululemon line is an hour long. They’re… just standing there. Abercrombie and Fitch 50% sale. We’ve got to get out of here! Get to the food court, we can refuel there…...
Generations Z and Alpha are born into a social norm in which technology is deeply integrated into many people’s lives. Every day, I see instances of my peers struggling to stay in the moment, consuming...
Three years ago, students around the world returned to semi-normal classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the post-pandemic era, ripple effects are being felt, and the consequences may...
My first semester at Viterbo I took VUSM-100 with Josh Lichty, an assistant professor in the School of Education. Throughout the course, we created a book of reflections titled “Understanding Life’s...
The increasing popularity of social media platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and others, has led to many people relying on it as a news source. As digital media continues to grow, so does the...
Perfection is often viewed in our society as something for which we should strive. Although when we make it a continual point of importance it has the potential to increase anxiety and lessen our enjoyment...
In recent years, TikTok has become the world’s top social media platform. Once a place for lip syncing and dance challenges, the platform has now become a guidebook for generation Z and beyond. While...
As the semester comes to an end, the Lumen is preparing to say goodbye to Arts and Entertainment Editor, Nathan Janzen. The Lumen recently sat down with him to reflect on his experience.
“I didn’t...
Parasocial relationships aren’t a new phenomenon. My own mother talks about her days as a Duran Duran fangirl, how she’d fawn over their posters and become invested in their lives. The very essence...
There are some aspects of higher education that create an environment where students are constantly competing against each other. Competition in post-secondary has its pros and cons, with the bad outweighing...
