On Oct. 23, the sun entered Scorpio, officially marking the beginning of a secretive and dark Scorpio season. This particular sign, which will last until Nov. 21, accompanies autumn in the northern hemisphere, and it pushes us all toward preparation and waiting as we prepare for the tough winter. As we hunker down and prepare [...]
Read More(Wikimedia Commons/Laurel Wreath of Victors) Following the release of Dave Chapelle’s latest Netflix special “The Closer,” trans-related discourse became a greater topic of debate due to the comedian’s attempt to juxtapose the levels of oppression faced between the Black and transgender communities. Chapelle makes a series of transphobic comments, including proudly proclaiming he, like J.K. [...]
Read MoreLil Nas X (center), with Bizness Boi and Boyband. (Creative Commons / DiFronzo) “Let’s Be Perfectly Queer” is a new community from the Wheel that seeks to examine what it means to be the queer and queer culture in the current era. We are seeking to demonstrate the diverse nature of queerness both in Emory’s [...]
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(Emory Wheel / Alison Barlow) “The stock market is astrology for men.” In recent years, Sherrod DeGrippo’s tweet, and others comparing astrology to the stock market have gone viral, claiming they have the same degree of accuracy. While the comparison may seem silly, with the stock market dominating the global economy and astrology dominating Tik [...]
Read MoreEngaging with the “other side” is easy when it doesn’t degrade, dehumanize and deprive you of your identity. As highlighted by a recent Wheel news article, some conservative students are hesitant to openly discuss their views on campus. They noted it is especially difficult to engage in debates with organizations and students with differing views. [...]
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