If you’ve been on social media at all since last Wednesday, you’ve probably come across a post or a meme that says, “I’m tired of living through historical events.” I understand that…
Author: Murad Diab
Name: Murad Diab
Position: Opinions Columnist
Fun Fact: I do stand up comedy
Bio: I’m a junior studying film and media studies. After graduation I hope to pursue comedy full time and start my own sketch group.
Cancel Culture Exists. But Only In Extreme Cases
It’s been a great month to be a controversial comedian with a large and passionate fanbase. The music streaming giant Spotify has chosen to stand by their star podcaster Joe Rogan, despite…
Censoring Curriculum Hurts Everybody (Especially Kids)
On Jan.10, of this year an East Tennessee school board voted unanimously to remove the Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel Maus from its middle school curriculum. The legendary comic book which portrays…
It’s Our Duty To Fact Check Joe Rogan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Joe Rogan Experience, an extremely popular podcast hosted by comedian, and MMA commentator Joe Rogan has become a consistent source of medical advice that often runs contrary…
The Astroworld Tragedy: A Misplaced Moral Panic
On Nov. 5, rapper Travis Scott headlined the third iteration of his trademark music festival Astroworld at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. The annual festival had been canceled the year before due…
Stop Vilifying Parental Leave
On Feb 3, 2021, former South Bend Mayor and failed Presidential Candidate, Pete Buttigieg, was sworn in as Secretary of the US Department of Transportation—Making history as the first openly gay cabinet…
The Upside Of A Global Pandemic
Do you remember March 11, 2020? Remember watching the world shut down before your very eyes? Remember going to Walgreens and wondering why they were all out of water bottles and toilet…
The Complicated Legacy Of Colin Powell
Colin Powell, a four-star general and former U.S. Secretary of State died this week at the age of 84 from complications of COVID-19 and multiple myeloma. Until the election of Barack Obama…
All Comedians Should Be More Like Dave Chappelle
Did you guys hear the news? Dave Chappelle got canceled! I mean sure, he got paid $20 million for his special, and sure the special hasn’t been taken down (yet), and sure…
TV Ratings Are No Longer Relevant
There’s a new king in the world of late night comedy, and unless you’re a big fan of cable news, there’s a chance you’ve likely never heard of him. Since late August,…