The 2025 Miss America winner was crowned on Sunday, January 5. Abbie Stockard, crowned Miss Alabama in June, took home the crown and $55,000. Stockard is a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader for Auburn University. The competition saw 51 competitors—one for every US state, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The pageant was historical, with Annette […]
Day: January 10, 2025
Bollywood’s Global Footprint: How Indian Cinema is Winning Over the World
Bollywood, the world’s largest film industry by volume, is making waves on the global stage. Once primarily catering to domestic audiences, Indian cinema has evolved into a cultural phenomenon with a significant global footprint, captivating audiences across continents. One of the primary drivers of Bollywood’s international success is its universal appeal. Indian films, with their […]
Not Just a Trend of the Week; Maximalism is Here to Stay
Popularized through social media apps like Pinterest and TikTok, Maximalism became a massive trend among Gen Z in 2024. Embracing the “more is more” mentality, young adults showed off their whimsy by playing with mismatched patterns, large accessories, and bright colors. Maximalism even became a trend for home decor, with people embracing trinkets and tchotchkes […]
South Korea’s Political Crisis: A Test for Democracy
South Korea, a beacon of democracy in East Asia, finds itself embroiled in a political crisis that challenges the resilience of its democratic institutions. This crisis, stemming from a combination of political corruption scandals, polarized public opinion, and strained inter-party relationships, raises crucial questions about the robustness of democratic governance in the country. At the […]
Healthy Fast Food Options
If you want to eat out but want a healthier option, this article is for you. When we think of fast food, the last thing we think about is health. To the surprise of many, there are several genuinely healthy options at fast food restaurants for people looking for convenience without sacrificing their health. Starbucks […]
Trump Avoids Jail Time and Fines in Historic Sentencing
On Friday, January 10, 2025, Donald Trump became the first US President to appear in court for sentencing. He attended the hearing via Zoom with his lawyer. The President-elect was convicted on 34 charges last year relating to business fraud and hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress with whom Trump […]
The Environmental Impact of Major Sporting Events: Why We Should Care
Major sports events are hosted yearly by FIFA, the NFL, and even the Olympics, offering an opportunity for athletes to showcase their near-superhuman abilities and for fans to cheer on their favorites. Yet, the environmental impact of these major events is hardly talked about. One of the most significant concerns is the carbon emissions from […]
Spotify Royalties Controversy Causes Artists to Boycott Songwriter of the Year Party
Five Grammy nominees—Jessi Alexander, Amy Allen, Jessie Jo Dillon, RAYE, and possibly Sabrina Carpenter—will potentially skip the Songwriter of the Year Grammy party set for Jan. 28 due to their boycott of Spotify. The boycott is in light of Spotify reducing the royalties given to songwriters while increasing the premium membership for Spotify users to […]
Jazz Chisholm… A Proud Yankee!
Even though Jazz Chisholm is from the Bahamas, I would bet that he knows Yankee history as much as anyone on the team. He can tell you about Ruth and Gehrig, Thurman and Reggie, or more recently Jeter and A. Rod. He loves to tell people what he loved about the Jeter era. He can […]