Divya AchantaThe Cultural Obsession With Nostalgia & GirlhoodWhen faced with an uncertain tomorrow, what is the alternative? A refusal to live in the present and a cultural yearning for the past.Jul 12Jul 12
Divya AchantaincadencecultureEternal Sunshine & Saturn’s Return: Initial Impressions on Ariana Grande’s 7th AlbumAriana Grande’s seventh studio album, “eternal sunshine” is a departure of albums past.Mar 9Mar 9
Divya AchantaincadencecultureSavoring Stardom: Harry Styles as Nigiri, a Culinary MetaphorA singer prompts fans to reflect on the sustainability of artistic expression in an industry that often demands more than it gives.Jan 14Jan 14
Divya AchantaincadencecultureKitschy Recession Pop Takes Center Stage: A 2024 PredictionIn the face of geopolitical turmoil, music has historically served as a mirror and an antidote to the times.Jan 8Jan 8
Divya AchantaThe ‘TikTok-ification’ of Reading & Bibliophilia As Social CapitalOn TikTok, the Gen Z Bibliophile is regarded has having a certain je ne sais quoi, enough to make you want to be a literary “It Girl.”Jan 7Jan 7
Divya AchantaDeconstructing the Cult of Bukowski’s “So You Want to be a Writer”While many label the poem as a manifesto for aspiring writers, the question arises: how much of it constitutes sage advice?Jan 3Jan 3
Divya AchantaA Writer’s Dilemma Between Self-disclosure & PrivacyA writer’s journey is often marked by a continual predicament: how much of their personal lives should be revealed in their work?Dec 28, 20232Dec 28, 20232
Divya AchantaWhy “My Dinner with Andre” Is a Prerequisite for Modern AdulthoodA philosophical feast challenging modern life, complacency, and the pursuit of genuine fulfillment.Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Divya AchantaHymen, Hemorrhage, and Hypoxemia: Examining Virginity in The Bell JarIn coming-of-age novels, the act of losing one’s virginity can follow a predictable pattern and is often portrayed with sensitivity: women…Dec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023
Divya AchantaincadencecultureMusic-Made Identities & Logical FallaciesA concerning cultural shift has emerged: questions of sexuality have been reduced to mere matters of music taste.Oct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023