It would seem that Lin-Manuel Miranda is now omnipresent. From his iconic role in the revolutionary musical “Hamilton” to his cameos in popular TV shows like “Percy Jackson,” his impact on mainstream culture is immense. But Miranda’s skill is most on display in the world of musical theater. “Hamilton,” a groundbreaking masterwork that has reimagined […]
Day: April 12, 2024
Broadcasters shape the narrative of athletic events (Op-Ed)
Radio has had and continues to impact sports broadcasting, and few other channels can compare. Radio has been a mainstay for many years, transmitting information, feelings, sentiments, and the heart-pounding excitement of sporting events. The capacity to craft narratives and inject meaning and creativity into conversation lies with broadcasters in the dynamic and fleeting arena […]
Inauthentic rebranded Jojo Siwa stole “Karma” from another artist, yet claims to have written it herself. (Op-Ed)
Jojo Siwa’s “bad girl” rebranding is inauthentic at best and pathetic at worst. “Karma” was supposed to mark her entrance into a rebellious adulthood, but don’t forget that this is the same girl who sold large, colorful, girly bows at Walmart. Siwa claims that she wrote “Karma” herself, despite her name not showing up on […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson cannot be trusted. (Op-Ed)
As Republicans threaten a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from his role, Johnson takes to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago to show close ties to the former President and make a comment on “election integrity.” Trump still has sway over the Republican party, and his views on certain issues, such as sending aid to Ukraine, could […]
Biden Administration Implements Regulation to Address ‘Gun Show Loophole’ in Effort to Tackle Gun Violence
On Thursday, the Biden administration made a major stride towards enforcing a rule that would require those selling guns at gun fairs and online to do background checks on prospective purchasers. This final rule aims to stop what gun control advocates call the “gun show loophole” by making it harder to get a federal firearms […]
Russia launches strike on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, Western officials worry Putin may seize Kharkiv
A massive missile and drone attack destroyed and damaged several power plants across Ukraine overnight, part of a renewed Russian campaign targeting energy infrastructure. The Trypilska plant, which was the biggest energy supplier for the Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions, was struck numerous times, destroying the transformer, turbines, and generators. Kharkiv faced at least 10 […]
