Day: June 23, 2025

From No Direction to Center Stage: The Rise of Aftrnoondlite

From No Direction to Center Stage: The Rise of Aftrnoondlite

Not every successful artist starts out knowing what they want to do with their lives. For Rami Karadi, commonly known by his stage name ‘Aftrnoondlite,’ what started out as a lack of direction turned into a career. Karadi knew that a typical 9-5 job wouldn’t cut it for him; he knew he wanted more. “I […]

When the Director Becomes the Brand

When the Director Becomes the Brand

The role of a film director is evolving beyond the confines of the editing room. Directors like Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino and Greta Gerwig are no longer just behind the scenes — they are the brand. Increasingly, their names alone become the primary draw for audiences, sometimes eclipsing the very stories they tell. This phenomenon […]

The Struggle for Authentic Representation in American Politics  

The Struggle for Authentic Representation in American Politics  

In today’s hyper-strategized political arena, authenticity is often claimed but rarely preserved. Candidates speak of their humble origins, wear denim to county fairs, and roll out personal anecdotes as campaign soundbites — but beneath the charm offensive lies a sobering question: Do politicians lose their roots in the name of electability? Every election season seems […]

Why the OKC Thunder deserve credit for the championship

In typical heartbreaking fashion, the Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. The defeat was caused by the Achilles tear injury of number one option, Tyrese Haliburton. His production early in the game was an offensive clip — nine points and going 60% in field goal shooting percentages. The National Basketball […]

US Launches Attacks on Iran

For a while, the United States has weighed its options when it came to the current conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision to act or not to act left many Americans wondering what would occur and how Iran would respond. It seems that the wait for an answer is over, as the US launched […]

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