I recently recalled a PlayStation executive mentioning how their brand did not have a lot of IP. So, I dug into my gaming library and realized how inane of a statement it was. Guerilla Games’ “Killzone” was first released on the PS2 back in 2004. The series dealt with the galactic war between the Interplanetary […]
Month: April 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks Future Looks Bleak
Last night might have been the best closing to a rather entertaining series. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in an overtime thriller, 119-118. The Pacers won in 5, therefore advancing them to the second round where they will face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. From the amount of intensity and physicality, you would think […]
Audiences Have Forgotten How to Behave at the Theatre
I remember a time when theater was considered a special occasion with a bit of formality. It was a special family outing once in a blue moon where we’d dress up and go watch a play or a musical at the local theater. But these days, it seems that the social contract between the performers […]
Trump’s 100 Days Graded “F”
The day was January 20th, 2025. America up until that point had made their decision on the next president. There were cheers and tears for the second term of Trump. Many touted the win as a positive turning point for the future of the United States – as he was deemed the lesser of two […]
Can “The Last of Us” Actually Happen?
With HBO airing the latest season of “The Last of Us” this week, the common question that old and new viewers ask is: Could this really happen? The series begins with Professor of Medical Mycology identifying the fungal species Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, an ant-infecting fungus that manipulates the behavior of its prey. At one point, the […]
Will Emo Rock Bands Make A Comeback?
With a recession edging ever so closely within the United States, recent American pop culture has seen a resurgence of media and music genres that had gained popularity around a similar time in the early 2000s. Emo-rock was a popular genre at the time. Bands like My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Panic […]
Columbia Pro-Palestine Student Mohsen Mahdawi Released on Bail
Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi from prison today. Mahdawi has been released on bail despite the government’s request for Judge Crawford to pause his release, which was pending appeal. Mohsen Mahdawi, a long-time pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested at a citizenship interview in Vermont. The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said […]
What Hard Lesson Keeps Repeating Itself?
In one of his recent newsletters, Atomic Habits author James Clear posed a powerful question: “What hard lesson keeps repeating itself in your life because you refuse to learn it?” It’s a question that forces you to pause and look inward. We all make mistakes—it’s part of being human—but there always seems to be that one lesson life keeps […]
A Course on Graphic Novels Should be Mandatory for Creative Writing Degrees
Creative writing degrees can be misleading if you don’t know what creative writing is. Some might think it’s just writing novels and short stories, which would make the degree more of a storytelling instead of writing-focused degree, but the writing part is what’s most important. These degrees usually encompass professional, creative and technical writing to […]
It’s Easy to Mistake Needing New Clothes for Over-Consumption When Everyone on Social Media’s Doing Clothing Hauls
If you’re not someone who pays attention to how their body changes year to year and buys clothes consistently, you might think that influencers doing fashion hauls is pointless. Especially if you’re watching those huge clothing hauls that beauty influencers post with the changing seasons, needing new clothing can feel like you’re playing into the […]
The Rise of Stay at Home Jobs
Ever since the pandemic that turned the world into a bunch of forced shut-ins, there has been a large increase in the expectation of more stay-at-home jobs. Many companies that solely relied on their employees coming into an office for work have now shifted to provide for these demands, leaving their buildings much emptier than […]
What’s The Deal with Airplane Food?
The old joke by standup comedian Jerry Seinfeld is based on a real complaint about airline food that remains true for most people. There is just something about it that inspires disgusted looks and unfinished plates for anyone who partakes in the meal far above the clouds. What if the blame for the poor taste […]
