Month: April 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages looks enticing

What happens when you combine dark fantasy elements with classic 1st Person, action-heavy sequences? You don’t get a “Heretic” but you do get a Doom Slayer. An ancestor that is just the no mercy, no-nonsense character that Doomguy harbors. The eighth main entry in the “Doom” franchise, “Doom: The Dark Ages” serves as a prequel […]

How “Sinners” is Hollywood’s Most Original Recent Release

How “Sinners” is Hollywood’s Most Original Recent Release

“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, might be one of the most creative films Hollywood has released in recent years. A movie with Southern Gothic vampires that celebrates black culture? No one’s ever attempted this before, but with the success of this movie, maybe they should’ve. The creative chemistry between the plot, characters, dialogue, and cinematography […]

Grocery Stores are Upping Their Game with Pre-Made Meals and Might be Competing with Fast Food Joints Soon

Grocery Stores are Upping Their Game with Pre-Made Meals and Might be Competing with Fast Food Joints Soon

The convenience of fast food joints is unmatched when you want a hot meal ready quickly. Despite the stigma of a burger and fries being unhealthy, a fully loaded burger with vegetables, cheese, meat and carbs is a balanced meal with a wide range of food groups. Plus the complex carbs in the fries serve […]

Why the Best Music Right Now Isn’t in English

Why the Best Music Right Now Isn’t in English

The best music right now isn’t American or in English, and if you haven’t figured that out yet, you’re missing out on a cultural renaissance. It’s not just pop or rap anymore; it’s about Reggaeton, K-pop, Brazilian Funk, Nigerian Afrobeats and more. This shift isn’t accidental. It’s the result of a melting-pot nation educating itself […]

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan Charged with Two Felonies in ICE Case

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan Charged with Two Felonies in ICE Case

Friday, April 25 at 8 a.m., Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with two felony counts of obstructing and concealing an individual when she allegedly shielded a Mexican immigrant from being picked up by ICE following his court case.  Details of the Judge’s arrest are not yet open to the public, but many […]

When Did Patriotism Become Synonymous With Conservatives?

When Did Patriotism Become Synonymous With Conservatives?

When did patriotism become synonymous with conservatives? When did loving your country become a political statement? Well, when a country prides itself in its inherent racism and gender inequality, it’s hard to be proud of it. So, priding yourself in your country sends the message that you might be politically to the right. I’m not […]

Myths About Swimming That Are Completely Wrong

Whether talking about it competitively or casually, swimming has always had a flurry of misconceptions that have been floating around for years. Most of these myths are purely made from misunderstandings of what the body goes through during extensive periods of submersion. There is  Scientific proof that not only clears up these false claims but […]

Wicked Musical Welcoming Their First Black Elphaba Is A Long Time Coming

Broadway’s Wicked continues to be an incredibly relevant musical even decades following its debut. Following the successful release of its first film adaptation, Wicked’s popularity has soared to new heights. That said, the casting of Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch Elphaba Thropp, has resulted in a significant new casting choice in the Wicked musical. […]

Zines Are A Great Outlet for Writers Who Are Scared of The Publishing Industry

Zines Are A Great Outlet for Writers Who Are Scared of The Publishing Industry

Zines are short pieces of printed literature that can be made at home using printer paper that is then folded into a little booklet. You can put anything you want in a zine as long as you can put it on paper. Think pamphlets or small booklets you find at art shows or in museums […]

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