When was the last time you picked up a book? Based on a national trend, probably too long ago to remember. According to a 2022 survey conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts, less than half of Americans reported reading at least one book a year. This makes sense, considering that many of my […]
Day: June 16, 2025
The Easy Appeal of Horror Films
The horror genre has been a staple of the film industry for decades, from feature-length films to ten-minute shorts online. Regardless of the movie’s quality, it will always fill theatre seats with people brave enough to see it. How is this possible? What do people get from being scared? Funnily enough, many researchers have asked […]
Marlenne Garcia’s Journey From Dreams to Pageantry
Marlenne Garcia is not your typical pageant girl, with a degree in international trade law from Arizona State University before stepping into the pageant world, she’s got both the beauty and the brains. Born in Texas and raised in Mexico, she’s a multilingual graduate with an MBA who is redefining what it means to be […]
Silent Hill F Might Be the Craziest One Yet
The revival of the “Silent Hill” franchise has been glorious to watch. Years of online dedication and PlayStation 2 emulators have led to a new wave of fans — those who weren’t alive to witness the franchise’s peak years in the early 2000s. Culminating in the Bloober Team 2024 remake of “Silent Hill 2” to […]
Are We Becoming Desensitized to Political Violence?
Recent events are highlighting a disturbing fact: political violence is becoming much more frequent. From a deadly attack on lawmakers in Minnesota to arson threats in Texas and chaos in Washington, D.C., the headlines keep rolling in. But the American public seems…not surprised? Are we as a country becoming desensitized to political violence? On June […]
AI-Generated Music: The Future or the End of Creativity?
Music has long been regarded as one of humanity’s purest forms of artistic expression. With the rise of artificial intelligence in music production, a debate has emerged: does AI-generated music represent the future of innovation or the demise of creativity? This question cuts to the core of artistic integrity and technology’s evolving role in creative […]
The Knicks Missed Their Chance with Kevin Durant
Things have not been so good for the New York Knicks, as they are still searching for a new head coach to take over. Even during this period of uncertainty, Kevin Durant has made it clear that he would be willing to join the Knicks during the off-season. Despite this seeming like an incredible offer, […]
‘No Kings’ Protests Attract Thousands in New York City
June 14, 2025, marked President Donald Trump’s military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and his birthday. What really drew people in, though, was the “No Kings” protest happening at the same time, against Trump’s policies and actions during his second presidency. Tens of thousands of people crowded in parks and plazas across the U.S. […]
