Month: June 2025

Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites and Military Leadership

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 […]

Netflix’s New East Coast Studio Could Bring Problems

The opening of Netflix’s New Jersey production studio represents the ongoing shift within the American entertainment industry. The ever-rising prices and strife within Hollywood have prompted studios to expand their operations nationwide and even internationally. These new studios hope to bring in new talent that would have otherwise had these opportunities if media companies had […]

The Art of Yume Nikki and Many Like It

“Yume Nikki,” is a Japanese indie title, created by the video game developer, Kikiyama and released on June 26, 2004. The game receives praise for its surrealist nature, with many popular games such as “Undertale” and “Doki Doki Literature Club” having drawn inspiration from it. The main protagonist of the game is a girl named […]

Libraries Need a Comeback in the Age of Bookstores

When’s the last time you took a trip down to your local library? Today’s readers are usually getting their books by walking into a bookstore or utilizing Amazon’s click to buy feature. With costs rising and environmental concerns ever-present, it may be time to dust off your library cards and remember why borrowing is always […]

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Retrial

New York state Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial on Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct charges, as he was accused of assaulting former actress Miriam Haley in 2006, along with several other charges and went into retrial recently.  In the retrial on Wednesday, jurors reached a conclusion, stating that Weinstein was found guilty of the charge […]

Has Gov. Newsom Changed His Mind on Running for President?

Gavin Newsom, the current governor of California, appears to have changed his stance on whether he will run for president.  Previously, Newsom had repeatedly stated he was not interested in the position. In 2022 he told the San Francisco Chronicle that he has “sub-zero interest” in a presidential bid and later confirmed to Politico that […]

The Rise of Processed Foods and Their Health Risks

Processed foods have been around for centuries, such as olive oil and cheese for example. However when food became produced on a massive scale, especially in modern day, they have become widely prevalent, especially in the United States and could pose health risks to a large majority of people.  It’s no secret why many people […]

Why Have Sundresses Risen In Popularity?

Sundresses are among the many clothing items that have gained massive popularity on the internet over the past few years. These dresses are lightweight and made from breathable material, making them a perfect match for the sunny days of summer. That said, a majority of interest in these dresses doesn’t come from the women who […]

Lorde’s “Virgin” Will Capture the Politics of Gender, Autonomy and Refusal

Lorde is a generational artist unafraid to make bold statements. She’s been releasing music since 2012 and signed with Universal Music Group at just 13 years old. Her records have topped charts, and her distinctive sound has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Each of her albums offers both personal and cultural […]

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