Big brands have made a habit of latching onto social movements in the never-ending pursuit of profits, leaving a trail of performative messaging behind them.

It has become a trend to magnify the flaws and past mistakes of this nation, to hate this country because of what it once was (as if we have stayed stagnant or have even regressed back in time) and disregard the blessings, freedom and progression we have gained since this country’s birth.

I am not the same person I was when I was a freshman in high school, so every time I rewatch an episode, I learn new life lessons, connect to a different character and develop a better understanding of the plot.

It’s more important than ever to block out at least an hour in the evening to be away from your phone and laptop, and take the time to detox by whipping out a physical book right before you hit the sack.

It’s hard enough to go an entire semester with only one day off — there’s a reason that’s never been done before. But now we don’t even have that.

We’ll start with a question — how many Texas schools have ever made the college football playoff? None. Basketball, however, is a different story.