Day: July 18, 2025

YA Books Shaped Gen Z Politics

Everyone is wondering why Gen Z is so politically active and outspoken, but the answer is clear. We didn’t just grow up reading about dystopias, we were learning how to fight them. Books like “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” were our childhood, so it’s really not too surprising that we don’t sit back in times […]

Logos Are Out – Subtle Branding Is the New Luxury

Luxury logos were once the epitome of an elevated look – and now it’s blank tees? ​​The richest outfits are no longer spotted with brand names splashed across the chest but are instead defined by their quality and fit. The ultimate status symbol today is subtlety.  For most of the 2000s brand logos were everything, […]

What Makes the Indie Genre of Analogue Horror So Interesting

Analogue Horror is an indie genre, typically uploaded to a media platform such as YouTube for example, but can be found on other platforms of mediums, that explores and utilizes outdated media formats such as VCR, CRT television and vintage camcorders to create a specialized feeling of horror that’s unique to itself through distorted sounds, […]

The Rise of the “Elevated Horror” Genre

The Rise of the “Elevated Horror” Genre

For decades, the horror genre was often pigeonholed, synonymous with cheap thrills and predictable jump scares. While effective in the moment, these tactics frequently overshadowed any deeper narrative ambition. However, a new wave of filmmakers is dismantling these conventions, proving that true terror can emerge from the unsettling depths of the human psyche and societal […]

The Real Reason So Many Americans Can’t Name Their Governor

A significant amount of Americans are unable to name their governor – just ask your friends. A survey reveals that one out of every three people cannot correctly identify who represents them locally. It gets chalked up to laziness and ignorance, but it’s worth asking just why some of us are so unaware. Americans do […]

The WNBA’s Rise: Momentum or Still an Uphill Battle?

The WNBA’s Rise: Momentum or Still an Uphill Battle?

The crowds for women’s basketball are becoming more invested in the game. It’s clear that there’s an abundance of incredible talent and many fantastic stories being written on courts all over the country. With college games hitting record viewership and WNBA attendance booming, the sport is expanding it’s reach toward the mainstream audience. This is […]

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