Day: April 16, 2025

Warriors Vs. Grizzlies Play In: An Officiating Disaster

Yesterday was technically the 1st of the postseason – the beginning of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. An event where all the 7th – 10th seeds battle for a playoff spot in their respective conferences: East and West. The Eastern Conference saw the Orlando Magic blow out the mediocre Atlanta Hawks for the 7th Seed, to […]

Protesters Tasered at Town Hall

Last Tuesday night was a hectic array of events when Majorie Taylor Greene’s town hall meeting was interrupted by protestors. About nine people were protesting, calling the republican a “terrorist,” waving signs and even chanting “Free Kilmar.” Police escorted six protestors but had to arrest three others. Two of the protesters were stunned with tasers […]

Universal’s $2 Billion Theme Park Boom: Who Really Benefits?

Universal’s $2 Billion Theme Park Boom: Who Really Benefits?

Universal is set to open a new theme park, and it’s epic. Yes, I know, that was probably a terrible pun, but on May 22, Universal will officially open the doors of its newest theme park, the first major theme park in the Florida area in 25 years! Epic Universe is the largest of all […]

SNL Mocked Actress Aimee Lou Wood’s Appearance, It Wasn’t Very Funny

SNL Mocked Actress Aimee Lou Wood’s Appearance, It Wasn’t Very Funny

On April 12, Saturday Night Live released a sketch making fun of the Trump Administration as if they were in the TV show “White Lotus.” During the sketch, Sarah Sherman mocked “White Lotus” actress Aimee Lou Wood for her teeth and received major backlash.  While the sketch itself brilliantly criticized the Trump family and administration, […]

Will The Fashion Industry Ever Be Free From Exploitation Practices?

The fashion industry has unsurprisingly exploded in reach in the past decade. Thanks to the ever-expanding presence of the internet and social media, more people than ever before have found themselves participating in fashion trends. Unfortunately, this increased attention towards clothing has left a huge demand that companies are eager to supply, often through unethical […]

It Might Not Be Your Time… YET! 

I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the Yankees as they faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game was a spectacle—an offensive explosion where the Yankees’ bats seemed to come alive, setting records and knocking home run after home run out of the park. It was the type of headline-worthy […]

Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands

Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands

On Monday afternoon, Harvard University became the first university to refuse to comply with a list of federal government demands because the school said they were unlawful. The list of demands included reducing the power of students and faculty members over the university’s affairs, reporting foreign students who commit conduct violations immediately to federal authorities […]

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