Day: February 21, 2025

Can Marvel Keep The Interest Alive After Killing Off The Characters Who Built The Movie Franchise?

Can Marvel Keep The Interest Alive After Killing Off The Characters Who Built The Movie Franchise?

The beloved Marvel film “Endgame” had a dramatic ending signifying the end of an era for Marvel movie lovers. For those who loved the movies from the beginning, watching Iron Man die and seeing Captain America age was the end of an era.  There’s a separation between Marvel comic lovers and Marvel movie lovers; even […]

When Did Elon Musk Become a Republican Politician?

When Did Elon Musk Become a Republican Politician?

Just one year ago, most knew Elon Musk as an eccentric billionaire, the man who bought (and ruined) Twitter, and the estranged father of over a dozen children. Today, Musk has quickly become one of the most influential people in American politics – despite not even being American. So, how did the wealthiest man in […]

Is Social Media Increasing Depression Rates?

Is Social Media Increasing Depression Rates?

There’s a lot of talk about how people are increasingly depressed because of social media, and it is true.  According to the Child Mind Institute, teenage and young adult users who spend the most time on social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook were shown to have a 53% higher rate of reported depression […]

Hawaiian Explosion Injures Seven

Hawaiian Explosion Injures Seven

Just as the sun dipped below the horizon on Thursday, February 20, an explosion rocked the picturesque Whaler resort. First responders rushed to a scene clouded in grey and black smoke. They later confirmed seven people with serious injuries, including one who was flown to Maui Memorial Medical Hospital and two additional people in critical […]

Now That Egg Prices are Soaring, Here are Some Substitutes for Your Baking!

Now That Egg Prices are Soaring, Here are Some Substitutes for Your Baking!

If you’re thinking about baking but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for eggs, you might be surprised to find that there are many egg substitutes out there for you. If you’re making a sweet dessert, you can easily replace one egg with ¼ cup of applesauce! Who would’ve thought? Applesauce adds […]

Cheerleaders Should Be Trained Like Professional Gymnasts 

Cheerleading is a sport based on presentation. Like gymnasts, cheerleaders must look put together when performing, lest they lose points for sloppy appearances. That’s not to say that cute, colorful outfits don’t serve a purpose—tighter clothing prevents flailing limbs and spinning bodies from getting caught, a common threat to athletes. However, the real problem comes […]

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