Author Archives: #JAY
A Queer Commentary on Consent
TRIGGER WARNING: This content deals with the topic of sexual assault and may be triggering to some people. As a queer man, I want to speak for myself and engage other queer persons, especially queer men with two points of thought on consent. First, consider the violence we do to our female friends’ bodies. Consider how [...]
Second Wind-ter: a Late Winter Break Playlist
Hannukah, was swell! [insert socks joke here]. Christmas, great! [insert problematic family comment here]. And don’t get me started on Kwanzaa! [I actually celebrate it, but like no commentary needed]. But here lies the issue, the holidays are over. No more awkward family food fests, or cheesecake, or excitement from your parents. Yes, [...]
Merry ‘Cacmas: A Holiday Playlist
Since around Thanksgiving you have been getting in holidays spirit! Whether you were living the latke-life for Hanukkah, or google-ing what Kwanzaa is, ‘Cacmas is clearly upon us! From the radio to our favorite show Santa and Rudolph and even the occasional baby Jesus are making their annual appearances. If you wanna add to your family’s rotation [...]
Is 911 a Joke?: A Question of Racial Profiling, Townies, and Police Brutality
Full disclosure: I’m from Los Angeles and as Black man, I was absolutely raised with the F**K the Police mentality. I was born during the Rodney King riots, and I know to keep my head up and wave at police so they know I’m safe. However, I do not walk around with a target on [...]
Coming Out in the ‘Cac
Behind our red brick veneers, age old traditions, cutting edge intellect, and alcohol infused soirees, our liberal arts bubble is one of the most inclusive and support places in the country. Next week is Coming Out Day and here at the ‘Cac we were hoping to hear from you! Coming Out day, historically October [...]
Noise Violation: A Back to School Playlist
Let’s be honest, whether or not the summer was good to us, we are sort of ready for school. Ready for friends and the quad, and donating endless hours in the library. Well maybe not the last part but either way, whether you are back in dorms or in your off campus digs you will [...]
Summertime ‘Cac Playlist viii: Total Request Cac: brought to us by ‘Cac-ers like you.
You’ve been tweeting and Facebooking for weeks now and we have finally compiled a list of your current summer jams! From Fleetwood Mac covers, to obscure club thumpers, you ‘cac-ers sure know how to party. I am primaraly impressed by your versatile tastes, R&B crooners and UK popstars. Even that random song from the Internet [...]
A Cock and Bull Story: An Opinion on The Anti-Gay Chick-fil-A
If you haven’t heard of Chick-fil-A here is some background. Imagine the anti-burger shack, with Chicken sandwiches instead of Beef and waffle fries–the whole shebang. Their main markets are in the South, and now the Southwest…And between us, they have delicious food. THAT BEING SAID, they more than less royally suck and hate da gayz. [...]
