When I first read about the comments made by a Trump aide regarding the potential scent of the White House if Kamala Harris were to win, I was taken aback. The implication that the aroma of curry would somehow be a negative thing is not only ignorant but also deeply offensive. As someone who appreciates the rich and comforting smell of curry in my own home, I fail to see how this could be seen as a drawback in any way.
The comparison drawn between the scent of curry and the supposed stench of corruption is particularly troubling. It highlights a skewed perspective that associates cultural elements with negative connotations, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes.… Continue reading
Mike Johnson seems to be yet another example of someone who completely misses the mark when it comes to understanding art and culture. His outrage at the Olympics performance because he thought it was a mockery of Christians, when in reality, it was an homage to Greek mythology, is a perfect illustration of ignorance mixed with a victim complex.
Living in the Missouri Ozarks, where close-mindedness and ignorance seem to be the main crops, it’s unfortunately not surprising that someone like Mike Johnson would completely misinterpret a performance that was clearly inspired by Greek mythology. The fact that people locally are vowing to boycott France over something they clearly don’t understand only highlights the narrow-mindedness that can sometimes prevail in certain circles.… Continue reading
As a Lakota graduate, the recent incident where a Lakota graduate’s plume was cut from her cap by the Farmington district is deeply disturbing. Graduation ceremonies are supposed to be joyful celebrations of one’s hard work and achievements, yet this act of disrespect and cruelty marred what should have been a moment of pride and honor for this young woman.
The school administrators’ actions in cutting off the culturally significant plume from the Lakota graduate’s cap signify a lack of respect for diversity and individuality. The excuse given of wanting students to look uniform is not only flimsy but also reeks of a power trip from those in authority.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker