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Opinion
Riots, Respectability, and What Comes Next
The 1960s were a dark time for LGBT people in the United States. Homosexuality and “crossdressing” were illegal and the state violently suppressed anyone deviating from cishetero norms. Undercover officers roamed the cities, searching for men they could arrest for the crime of accepting a free drink from another man. On the streets, if you […]
Ed Desk
October Ed Desk
Happy Halloween Comets! We here at AMP would like to discuss some of the scariest and spookiest things that happened last month. Starting off: the 2021 Met Gala; the horrors were truly endless. There was poor fashion choices and badly timed, poorly attempted political statements. The theme was American Fashion, and somehow the crowd of […]
Features
Horoscopes
AMP Horoscope: Libra Season
Aries: Take a deep breath, you can do this. In fact, you already have. All of this has already happened. Don’t you remember? Taurus: You need to do some serious introspection this month. Ask yourself, what really happened last summer? Gemini: It looks like people have been trying to set boundaries with you lately. You […]
Satire
Texas: A State of Incompetence
Have you ever looked at the Texan state government, and wondered, what in tarnation is that? Well luckily for you, I’ve put about 2 minutes of research into the topic by reading blogs on the internet, and can thus explain every single aspect to you, thanks to my legitimate research into the history and intricacies […]
Features
Local Eats
Ultimate Guide to Local UTD Eats: October Edition
Ricky’s Hot Chicken: If you like spicy food and chicken in many different forms, you need to try Ricky’s Hot Chicken. And if you don’t like either of those things, try having better taste. Located a 10-minute drive from campus, Ricky’s has amazingly savory Nashville chicken for a price range of around $9-$13. They also […]
Opinion
The 101 Shades of Cruella de Ville
Given that I grew up enjoying the 1996’s 101 Dalmatians live-action film, I knew I wanted to see how Disney approached one of its most iconic villains. Now, we all know that Disney’s recent releases of live-action remake films, like The Lion King, The Lady and The Tramp, and Aladdin, are not exactly a new […]
Cover Stories
Featured
Opinion
A Gothic Lover’s Guide to Horror Novels
It’s October. The leaves are changing, pumpkin-spiced foods surround you everywhere you go, and you’re looking for a story that makes you terrified to walk down that dark foreboding hallway at night. During this time of endless streaming options, it’s definitely a valid choice to check out the latest slasher flick, psychological thriller, or bad […]
Satire
Top 9 Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2021
Not sure what to be for Halloween this year? AMP has got you covered. Here are our top 9 scariest costumes for 2021. 1. Technologically incompetent professor A classic horror story: the pandemic’s been going on for a year and a half. You log onto your first Microsoft Teams meeting of the day, already tired […]
Featured
Local Eats
Opinion
AMP’s Official Back To School Guide For Local Eats
With two generations of new Comets arriving on campus for the first time, we here at AMP have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that all of UTD’s most crucial generational knowledge is passed on successfully. With the help of several current students and recent alumni, AMP staff has put together a list of some […]
Opinion
Madonnas & Whores
The women’s rights movement has shifted and changed significantly over the past few decades, in some ways for the better and in other ways for the worse. However, what has remained constant are the incels who will do whatever it takes to keep women in positions where they will never be free from misogynistic and […]
Opinion
I Am Here To Make Friends, Actually
“I don’t know, in my day I don’t think we helped each other,” Christian Siriano, winner of Project Runway season 4, commented as he strolled past contestants frantically trying to finish the final details on their outfits. With only minutes before their models were set to walk the runway, one designer had casually offered to […]
Ed Desk
September Ed Desk
Welcome back comets! We at AMP have dearly missed throwing out our unassailable opinions and hearing laughter all over campus from our witty satirical pieces. Quick update on some of the absolute most important news: Rihanna is a billionaire, Jeff Bezos went to space for like 10 seconds, and the Olympics happened. The Olympics have […]