After the critical success of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) changed the gaming industry forever, it is not surprising that the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK), would do the same. BOTW, released in 2017, inspired many game developers to expand upon the creativity and mechanics of open-world games; Genshin Impact, […]
Month: April 2024
Religion shouldn’t influence political decisions (Op-Ed)
The proper role of religion in influencing political choices has long been a source of heated controversy in American politics. Supreme Court decisions and continuing disputes show how difficult it is to draw lines between religion and government, even if the First Amendment makes that distinction quite apparent. With this background, it’s clear that religious […]
U.S. and China set to pave new ground in AI dialogue amid TikTok standoff
The two world powers are preparing for their first-ever high-level discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) soon, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, which is a major move that might mean a change in U.S.-China ties. Regardless of the current impasse on the future of the famous social media app TikTok, the two countries […]
Bronx cops fatally shoot pit bull that mauled owner to death
NYPD cops were forced to shoot and kill a pit bull that fatally mauled its owner in the Bronx early Friday, officials said. The officers were called to the Simpson St. apartment near Home St. in Morrisania at about 3:10 a.m. where they found the dog latched onto its 41-year-old owner’s throat. The dog, named […]
How can we improve financial literacy in young Pro Athletes? (OP-ED)
The sports industry offers many of its professional athletes a plentiful salary. That said, time after time, poor financial decisions have left many pro athletes in unfortunate circumstances. According to CNBC, over 60% of NBA players have gone bankrupt during the first five years of retirement. While many factors can lead to these hardships, many […]
Omakase restaurants provide a unique, singular dining experience. (Op-Ed)
Omakase is a traditional style of Japanese dining experience in which the diner lets the sushi chef prepare whatever they desire for their guests; there are no menus, no requests, and no two omakase experiences, even if at the same restaurant, are the same. The phrase omakase directly translates to “I leave it up to […]
Racist Trump calls deadly Charlottesville neo-Nazi rally a “peanut” compared to student protesters. (Op-Ed)
As student protesters unite across college campuses to stand up against the ongoing genocide in Gaza, former president Donald Trump has condemned their peaceful protest and called the deadly Charlottesville neo-Nazi rally a “peanut” in comparison. In August 2017, white nationalists, neo-Nazis, and other right-wing groups descended on the city of Charlottesville to protest the […]
Harvey Weinstein’s New York felony sex crimes conviction is overturned
The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the infamous Hollywood producer whose downfall stood as a symbol of the #MeToo movement. Many women testified against Weinstein and many more shared their stories of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse online. Shockingly, by a 4-3 vote, the court […]
Lipstick shades that look good on everyone (Op-Ed)
Given that I am an avid lipstick lover; there is an array of shades I love. However, I feel some shades don’t look good on most people. In the same token, I feel certain shades do look stunning on most people. When buying lipstick, one must take into consideration not just their personal preference, but […]
Lana del Rey deserves a Grammy (Op-Ed)
Lana Del Rey’s exclusion from the winner’s circle is, without a question, the most flagrant theft in Grammy history. Del Rey has been making waves in the music business since her 2012 breakthrough with “Born To Die” which included well-known songs like ‘Nation Anthem’ and ‘Summertime Sadness.’ Her dedication to nostalgic thoughts and her ability […]
Will there ever be a mainstream female American football league? (OP-ED)
American football is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the United States. Additionally, it’s likely the most male-dominated sport out of them all. It undoubtedly brings the question of the existence of female participation in the sport and female leagues. Surprisingly enough, for those that aren’t aware, there has been female participation in […]
Reproductive rights shouldn’t be a debate; it should be legal to protect women (Op-Ed)
No one can dispute the importance of reproductive rights to women’s health and independence; they are basic human rights. One of these rights is the autonomy to choose one’s own reproductive and bodily health care without governmental intervention. Reproductive justice has recently been in the spotlight because of the Supreme Court hearings on Idaho’s abortion […]
