Performative elitism: acting intellectually or culturally superior to others not because they actually are but to gain status or admiration. This is precisely the term to describe the people who swear by their niche or underground music taste. It’s annoying, honestly, and feel free to call me a hater (mind you, this is my opinion […]
Day: April 18, 2025
CDC Scraps Measle Plan
CDC scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools after staff working on the agency’s response to this year’s record outbreak of the virus were warned they could face layoffs. A concerning, sad reality that could affect the future of public health. Agency officials scrapped the opportunity of ventilation assessments due to […]
Pacific Rim Show in the Works?
In case things didn’t need to be more specific, Amazon has announced that a “Pacific Rim” TV series is currently in development. It will be a love action project produced between Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios. Although details are scarce, the show is said to be a prequel to the films – offering a […]
The App Store Needs More Games and Apps Tailored to the Apple Pencil
While the iPad and Apple Pencil don’t need much hype to make sales, people buying these electronics may be focusing on the potential the duo have instead of what they offer. Of course, art and writing apps are great on the iPad, as they’re the perfect mixture of the satisfactory act of writing, with the […]
Why is Fantasy Impossible to Write in Short Story Form
If you’re an avid reader, you might have realized that fantasy short stories are hard to come by. That’s because fantasy as a genre is extremely hard to do in the short story format due to how many rules the writer has to establish and how complicated the rules are. When creating anything in the […]
Hawks Vs Heat: NBA’s Hunger Games
The final day of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament is upon us. Temperatures are flaring, pressure is rising — this is nearly a do-or-die game. Why? Four teams are competing for a chance to make the playoffs as the No. 8 seed. In the West, it’s Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Anthony Davis’ Dallas Mavericks. In […]
Office Attire Should be Boring
As fast fashion and online shopping grow in popularity, the most popular sites set the standard for what’s normal and trendy. This means sites like Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing that have clothing designed to stand out and draw attention to the wearer are at the forefront of what’s popular today. These sites make […]
Empathy is Foreign to People
Voters vote based on self-interest and greed over the well-being of society as a whole. Why is it so hard not to think solely about yourself when it comes to voting for someone? Let me give you an example, the first amendment gives everyone in the United States the freedom to practice any religion. This […]
2 Dead and 5 Injured in Mass Shooting at Florida State University
Two people are dead and at least six injured after a mass shooting at Florida State University. The suspect in custody is no other than the sheriff’s deputy’s son, FSU Police Chief Jason Trumbower said at a Thursday afternoon news conference. As of today, at least five people are still being treated for gunshot wounds […]