A few months ago, I was in my college apartment, halfheartedly doing homework while my roommate sat nearby, completely absorbed in a book. Bored, I asked her what it was about, and she was shocked I’d never heard of it. It was her second time reading, so she tossed the book to me and told […]
Day: July 14, 2025
AI Band Garners Over a Million Views on Spotify: Where Do We Draw the Line?
A band named The Velvet Sundown has exploded in popularity on the music streaming service, Spotify, recently. The only thing is that the band is completely AI generated which was confirmed after its debut album gained a significant viewing. According to the New York Post, “The ’60s-inspired rock-and-roll band, the Velvet Sundown, revealed on Saturday […]
The Hidden Cost of the Lip Filler Trend
Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a quick fix for your self-esteem. […]
Trump Gives 50 Day Warning to Russia: Enough With the Tariffs
It seems President Donald Trump can’t get enough with his beloved tariffs. On Monday, Trump laid out plans for supplying new weapons to Ukraine through NATO in further attempts to pressure Russia into ending its war efforts in Ukraine. According to NBC News, Trump has stated that “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs if […]
The Beginning of an Era for DC Movies
James Gunn’s Superman movie has overall been a huge success in theatres and will likely continue to thrive throughout the month. The film feels like a comic book that came to life and portrays Superman in a way that we haven’t seen in a long time. This victory for Gunn is not only another movie […]
When Anti-Establishment Tropes In Games Become Corporate Strategy
In today’s gaming landscape, anti-establishment narratives are no longer just an edgy storytelling device — they’re a marketing strategy. From punk-fueled dystopias to glitch-ridden corporate hellscapes, game studios are cashing in on rebellion. But the irony is hard to ignore: how can multi-billion-dollar companies sell dissent while controlling the very systems players are supposedly resisting? […]
What Is in Store for the NY METS?
For yours truly, I always felt the New York Mets were the little brother of the Yankees. Nowadays, I see that it’s 50% true but that’s the power of branding for you. I, for one, must say that the Mets, from my recent perspective, have fun energy in the team and fanbase. This reflects the […]
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Is About More Than Just a Love Triangle
Conrad or Jeremiah? Who do you think Belly will end up with? This is the discourse that surrounds a fan favorite show titled “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Based on Jenny Han’s bestselling novels, this show follows teenager Belly Conklin as she spends her summers at Cousins Beach with family friends Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. […]
Celebrating Global Taste Vs. Local Gatekeeping
In a city where tacos are topped with kimchi and ramen comes spiked with truffle oil, the American palate revels in global mashups. International flavors are everywhere — from upscale food halls to fast-casual chains. But as culinary borders blur so do the lines between celebration and appropriation. What’s being served often differs wildly from […]
MAGA Turns Attention to Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files
The Epstein files have been a major talking point for a long time now, shrouded in doubt and conspiracy over the supposed list of clients that visited the infamous island. Epstein’s death is another topic of controversy, given that many believe his apparent suicide is a cover-up for something more sinister. Despite the FBI and […]
