Author: Jose Medina
The meme that is our Congress
When I was younger, I was told that I could rely on our government because the United States is a country that believes in freedom, justice and liberty. As I grew up, I realized that[more...]
Why be a ho?
With all the recent scandals coming out about celebrities cheating on their mega good-looking wives, I ask you readers, “Why cheat?” Ned Fulmer, a long-time “wife haver” and a member of famous YouTube group The[more...]
Why do we ban books?
I have been a person who reads my whole life. I love to read books with 30-plus chapters, even if I have to find the time to read because it is what I enjoy. By[more...]
Scary, fun times
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, even when I was a child. I love the free candy, seeing people dressed up and walking around Brownsville with my family as they trick or treat. And[more...]
Deadlines and demands
Arisbeth L. Rodriguez | THE RIDER While I love the extra time that working and studying from home has provided me, I am very tired. I do not like to vent or do anything that[more...]
One day at a time
Arisbeth L. Rodriguez | THE RIDER As someone who has spent most of the pandemic indoors, it gets difficult feeling like you’re not doing anything productive while the world around you seems closed off. From[more...]
Getting better with time
Over the years, I have been told many times by peers and friends that the reason they never draw or paint or attempt to try art is because they are “not good at it.” This[more...]