Colten Biro, SJ, remembers that sometimes the best interruptions of joy have a big red bow on top of their head.
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Disney Princesses: How Far They’ve Come!
In his debut piece for TJP, Disney fanatic Alfonso Pizano, SJ, wonders how Moana of Motunui might be changing what it means to be a “Disney Princess.”
Harry Potter and the Unmagical World of Capital Punishment
The death penalty in the real world is bad enough. But in Harry Potter?
Gilmore Girls and Nostalgic Relaunches
Netflix releases a new season of Gilmore Girls on Friday. Lucas Sharma comments on the nostalgia this produces in many fans.
Turkey with a Side of Politics
Going home for Thanksgiving? Dreading discussing the election with your family? Danny Gustafson, SJ is here to help.
Album Review: Lady Gaga’s Joanne
David Inczauskis, SJ explores the vulnerable side of Lady Gaga’s new release and the hope that springs from it.
5 Reasons Why I’m Glad the Cubs Won (I Guess…)
As a Wisconsin native living in Chicago, Eric Immel, SJ is a little annoyed by all this Cubs craziness. Still, he finds good reasons to be glad they won.
Telling the Story of Racial Injustice
Dan Dixon, SJ explores the importance of story in Ava Duvernay’s new Netflix documentary “13TH.”
A Deeper Side of Vlogging
Some may find YouTube is full of entertainment and superficial performances, but Andy Nguyen, SJ encounters vloggers with deeper things to share.
I Call It Like I See It
Garrett Gundlach, SJ was recruited to announce his school’s Friday football games. Somehow he hasn’t been fired yet.