Do you remember the first time you put on a business casual outfit to go into the office? It probably felt like you were just roleplaying as an adult, never feeling quite right in your own clothes. Maybe you’ve felt that way on other occasions, like wearing an evening gown or a suit — dressed […]
Day: June 13, 2025
The Importance of Ambiance in Game Design
Nowadays it feels that everything in video games is hand fed to the player. Gone are the days where you can find something hidden behind a waterfall, alerted by the sparkly sound being emitted by a concealed collectible. Gone are the days of sneaking through halls and knowing where your enemies are by the sounds […]
Why Practical Effects Work When CGI Doesn’t
CGI has been a greatly effective tool for filmmakers in the modern day. It allows for a greater capacity for scenes and scenarios to be depicted on the big screen that just wouldn’t be possible back in the day. Take the original “Jurassic Park” and “Pirates of the Caribbean,” for example. These films were praised […]
Sampling as a Cultural Archive
By tapping into obscure jazz riffs, dusty gospel loops, and forgotten soul grooves, music producers are doing more than just crafting new beats — they’re curating cultural history. Sampling, historically a foundation of hip-hop and electronic music, has matured into a powerful form of archival work. When a producer plucks a melodic phrase from a […]
Politicians Are Trying Too Hard to Be Relatable
Politicians’ campaigns and online presence are nothing like they used to be. In an era of Trump, political figures are reimagining how they attract and maintain supporters. They now guest on podcasts, post humorous videos to their page and spread messages on social media almost as casually as texting a friend. Yes, this may attract […]
Is Trash Talk Dying? And Should We Care?
Trash talk has long been a staple of competitive sports. From Muhammad Ali’s poetic jabs to Larry Bird’s icy confidence, verbal sparring has elevated rivalries and fueled iconic moments. But in today’s era of heightened sportsmanship, social media scrutiny and league-enforced fines, some wonder — is trash talk a dying art? Athletes once thrived on […]
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites and Military Leadership
Israel launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, killing three of its most powerful men and striking locations key to its nuclear program. Israel used 200 fighter jets to hit Iran, dropping more than 330 “various munitions” and striking more than 100 targets across the country, the IDF said. The commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]
The Knicks Coaching Search Is Shameless
Shame. Shame. Shame — that’s all I have to say about the New York Knick’s direction after firing Tom Thibodeau. His coaching tenure from 2020-2025 led to a revival of the troubled franchise. A successful regular season record, Four playoff appearances, an Eastern Conference Finals appearance after 25 years — a winning culture. As the […]
