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Brian Keim

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor

Brian Keim is the Opinion Editor for The Carroll News, hailing from Medina, Ohio. He is a sophomore at John Carroll University, majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing and minoring in communications with a concentration in digital media.
Often referred to as a “person” who “exists,” Brian is also involved in the JCU Improv Troupe and Blue Streaks on the Run. In his free time he allegedly considers film-watching and book-reading to be two activities that are enjoyable as well as life-changing, if you know where to look.
To request biased film opinions, haphazard Academy Award predictions, or otherwise contact Brian Keim, he can be reached at [email protected]
All content by Brian Keim
This flag stands for pride in bisexuality, but some people have trouble coming to grips with their place in the wider LGBTQIA+ community.

Keim Time: the complexities of bisexuality

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Apr 12, 2024
Brian Keim talks about his experience of simply putting his phone down for a little while.

Keim Time: limiting my screen time for 40 days

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Apr 5, 2024
Netflix and Disney Plus are two juggernauts of the modern streaming industry, but which one provides better original content?

Head-to-Head: Netflix has the best original content

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 29, 2024
Televised commercials are a very popular form of advertisements. But what happens when commercials are more irritating than intriguing?

The infestation of musical commercials

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 29, 2024
Opinion Editor Brian Keim discusses his obsession with grammar and how insignificant it truly is.

Keim Time: grammatical nitpicks (and why they don’t matter)

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 29, 2024
Opinion Editor Brian Keim reflects on some aspects of Avatar: The Last Airbender that make it his favorite show of all time.

Keim Time: The Last Airbender and the art of balance

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 22, 2024
Opinion Editor Brian Keim discusses the difficulty of returning to a hefty workload after a long week of relaxation.

Keim Time: working after a break

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 15, 2024
YouTube has become very popular in the modern day for both audiences and creators. Photo from Unsplash.

Keim Time: Scott the Woz, the peak of YouTube

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Mar 1, 2024
The symbol of Batman is synonymous with the DC superhero, but what exactly does the character represent?

Keim Time: the hero we deserve

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Feb 23, 2024
Comedic actor Michael Cera is known by some Blue Streaks for his resemblance to TCNs Opinion Editor.

Keim Time: when you look like Michael Cera

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Feb 16, 2024
The LEGO collection of Brian Keim has been accumulating since his childhood and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

Keim Time: being a 20-year-old LEGO enthusiast

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Feb 9, 2024
Winner of the 2023 Academy Award for Best Picture, Everything Everywhere all at Once, gives Brian Keim conflicted feelings on the award show.

Keim Time: the Oscars don’t matter (except when they do)

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Feb 2, 2024
Brian Keim displays his hefty collection of books by JRR Tolkien, including one audiobook.

Keim Time: JRR Tolkien, the unmatched master

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Jan 26, 2024
Brian Keim recounts five hidden gems that audiences may have missed in theaters during 2023.

Top 5 hidden gems of the 2023 film landscape

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Jan 25, 2024
The Grasselli Library, a staple of John Carroll University, is currently undergoing substantial renovations.

Library renovations- status update and student reactions

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Dec 11, 2023
The bushes are the perfect place to people-watch without being detected.

Keim Time: am I a stalker?

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Dec 8, 2023
Brian Keim presents two films that, in his eyes, have equal artistic merit.

Keim Time: all art is subjective

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Dec 1, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim spends a lovely night on the Main Quad with some good friends.

Keim Time: friendship, loneliness and Nov. 12

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Nov 17, 2023
Brian Keim emulates the spirit of playwright Jonathan Larson as he contemplates entering a new decade of his life.

Keim Time: not just another birthday, it’s 20/23

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Nov 10, 2023
Aliyah Shamatta 24 interviews Blue Streaks, such as Mackenzie Jackson 25, about their first crushes.

[Photo] AUDIO: Crushing it- Streaks tell tales of first love

Aliyah Shamatta, Assistant Arts & Life Editor
Nov 8, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 discusses why playing Mario Party alone is not as depressing as it sounds.

Keim Time: how lonely people enjoy multiplayer games

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Nov 3, 2023
Gillian Jacobs, known for portraying the character Britta Perry, at San Diego Comic Con 2014.

Keim Time: who is Britta and why should you care?

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 27, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim spends several paragraphs literally talking about nothing.

Keim Time: the lost art of nothing

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 20, 2023
World Editor Tate Farinacci 25 discusses why he does not believe in soulmates

[Photo] Head-to-Head: soulmates DON’T exist

Tate Farinacci, World Editor
Oct 20, 2023
Campus Editor Alissa Van Dress 25 explains why she believes that everyone has a soulmate

[Photo] Head-to-Head: soulmates DO exist

Alissa Van Dress, Campus Editor
Oct 20, 2023
Some of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Left to right: “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Titanic,” “Gone with the Wind,” “Avatar,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Is there room for creativity in the entertainment industry?

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 13, 2023
Some of the Adventure Time merchandise owned by Opinion Editor Brian Keim.

Keim Time with Finn and Jake

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 13, 2023
The Schott Dining Hall, also known as The Caf, serves food to countless Blue Streaks daily.

Head-to-Head: The Caf is Better than the Inn-Between

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 6, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 discusses beautiful orange leaves and other aspects of his favorite month.

Keim Time: I freaking love October

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Oct 6, 2023
The JCU Inn-Between promises an authentic culinary experience for all customers.

[Photo] Head-to-Head: The Inn-Between is Better than the Caf

Laken Kincaid, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 6, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 shopping for some physical books at a local Barnes & Noble

Keim Time: The joys of reading physical books

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Sep 29, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 shares some mixed feelings about seeing his favorite musical artist perform live.

Keim Time at the Eras Tour: A wonderful experience I never want to have again

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Sep 22, 2023
Brian Keim defends Oppenheimer in this edition of Head-to-Head.

Head-to-Head: “Oppenheimer” is better than “Barbie”

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Sep 15, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 discusses how watching movies has changed his life. Photo by the author.

Keim Time: Movie Watching is More than a Hobby

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Sep 15, 2023
Arts & Life Editor Claire Schuppel 24 argues that Barbie is the better half of the Barbenheimer duo.

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Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 argues why Oppenheimer is the better half of the Barbenheimer duo.

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Opinion Editor Brian Keim 26 discusses some of his concerns surrounding his new position.

Keim Time- What am I doing?

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
Sep 8, 2023
Opinion Editor Brian Keim writes about his opinion on John Mulaneys Baby J.

John Mulaney’s “Baby J”: problematic but entertaining

Brian Keim, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2023
Brian Keim writes about his thoughts on Wes Andersons directorial style.

Is Wes Anderson overdoing it?

Brian Keim, Staff Reporter
Apr 6, 2023
Staff Reporter Brian Keim writes about the 2023 Academy Award winning documentary Navalny.

“Navalny”: truth stranger than fiction

Brian Keim, Staff Reporter
Mar 24, 2023
Brian Keim writes about how the BAFTAs might predict the outcomes of the upcoming Oscars.

BAFTA wrap-up and what they might mean for the Oscars

Brian Keim, The Carroll News
Mar 11, 2023
Brain Keim gives his thoughts on the surprising 2023 hit Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is a wish come true

Brian Keim, The Carroll News
Feb 23, 2023
Brian Keim writes about his top picks for the best films of 2022.

A biased list of the top five films of 2022

Brian Keim, The Carroll News
Feb 2, 2023
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