OPINION: Police brutality, 50 years later
This story is part of The Commonwealth Times’ special coverage in honor of its 50th anniversary. Alexia Holloway, Contributing Writer As she mourned the brutal death of her only son, Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley garnered the strength to utilize the media to bring attention to the disrespect of black Americans everywhere. Throughout the civil rights […]
Making the case for video game music
Quentin Rice, Staff Writer The idea that video games are only for the elusive “basement-dwelling nerd” has subsided over the years. With the advent of streaming, and as the first generations of kids with home consoles get older, gaming has become more ubiquitous than ever. That growth has allowed more gamers to talk openly about […]
Devil May Cry 5 update comes with new game mode, controversy
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer It has been over a month since Devil May Cry 5 released and displayed another example of how creative action games can be. Plenty has happened in the DMC community, including major updates, controversy and leaked information. So strap in for another dose of SSS action. The Bloody Palace Update Bloody […]
OPINION: Scrutiny of Kamala Harris displays the duality of being a black woman in America
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer There’s been a lot of buzz around Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., since she announced her bid for the 2020 presidential election. Harris’ entire political career has been put under a public microscope, as with most candidates, and many are concerned with what they’ve found. As California’s attorney general, Harris made decisions that […]
Every Rose has its thorn: the case for Pete
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Seventeen major league records. Ten seasons of 200 or more hits and 4,256 total. On any other day, these statistics would mean a first-ballot induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, maybe even unanimous. In Pete Rose’s case, however, it does not. Rose’s baseball betting resulted in loss of Hall of […]