AOC On Sexism and Verbal Abuse: “This is not acceptable”

By: Emily Papleux Earlier in the year, Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio Cortez struck back to statements made by representative Theodore Scott Yoho after he had spoken to her on the steps of the Capitol. He had used demeaning and aggressive language, calling her a “fucking bitch”. She would have decided to let it pass if only Yoho had not made it worse with his apology on … Continue reading AOC On Sexism and Verbal Abuse: “This is not acceptable”

Boycott Mulan (2020)

By: Emily Papleux The live action remake of Mulan was something most Disney fans were looking forward to, but there are many things that most of the audience does not know about this movie, or what it represents. No matter how much people or companies promote this movie, the best thing to do, is just not watch the movie at all. Liu Yifei, the actress … Continue reading Boycott Mulan (2020)

Films to Stream in Quarantine: Mulan is Still Magic

By: Emily Papleux (I will not be talking about the live action remake.) The movie I will be reviewing is Mulan. I love how she has a romantic aspect in her story, but also how the story isn’t driven solely on that aspect. She, as a woman (in her setting) is expected to pour tea perfectly, or have perfect posture and elegant silk dresses. But … Continue reading Films to Stream in Quarantine: Mulan is Still Magic

Echo Presents: Mr. Tubs

By: Emily Papleux This is the story of how I got my fish, Mr. Tubs. He’s always swimming about on my desk, watching me study and do homework, or write articles. Now, instead of talking to myself when im stressed or bored, I can to Tubs. Its like having my own personal best friend that almost always with me. No more keeping things to myself … Continue reading Echo Presents: Mr. Tubs

Quarantine Netflix Show/Movie Review

By: Emily Papleux The Vampire Diaries: I would give this series a 9/10 rating. Though it may come off as the stereotypical cliché tv show in which a girl falls in love with vampires, this show is binge-worthy and is filled with sarcasm, witty jokes and lots of action. The reason its not a full rating is because it’s a little serious, not made for light … Continue reading Quarantine Netflix Show/Movie Review

Treating Animals With Care

by Emily Papleux By: Emily Papleux Prior to the school closures and social distancing, the Oracle staff was working diligently on a set of articles. One of the articles that went unpublished at the time is this piece by Emily Papleux, which gives a perspective of the relationship of man versus nature through the lens of how humans treat animals. We are presenting the article … Continue reading Treating Animals With Care