According to a recent study performed by Maximillian Kotz, weather conditions from climate change is resulting in drastic effects on the global food market, stating that “recent spikes in the price of food were often associated with heat, drought and heavy precipitation conditions that were so extreme as to completely exceed all historical precedent prior […]
Day: July 22, 2025
GRWM Videos Change How We See Ourselves
Everyone online has seen the trend. A girl, recording on TikTok, starts doing her makeup while talking about her life. Whether it be her weekend plans, a breakup or a pimple on her chin, we are all obsessed with the gossip. It’s not about just getting ready, it’s the whole process of sharing yourself. When […]
The Sad Story of Blockbuster’s Downfall
For many people nowadays, it’s hard to imagine watching anything without streaming. We have access to thousands of movies and tv shows across multiple streaming platforms, but it wasn’t always like that. To watch a movie at home, you would have to buy or rent a physical copy from a store, and no other company […]
Why Do We Really Resort to Retail Therapy?
You had a bad day at work. This week just isn’t going your way. On the ride home you stop by the store and pick out some useless sweater that will never be worn. But, for some reason it makes you feel better to drop that $50. This unfortunately means you have fallen victim to […]
Has The Hype Around 2XKO faded out?
Fighting games will always bring excitement to a certain sector of video game fans. That said, considering how long Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game has been in development, many wonder if that excitement is starting to dwindle. 2XKO is a long-awaited fighting game featuring characters from the League of Legends universe. It was a project […]
The Art of the Binge-Watch: Good or Bad for Storytelling?
Remember when a new TV episode was a weekly sarosanct event? I remember. Audiences gathered, discussed and eagerly awaited the next installment. Today, with streaming platforms offering entire seasons at once, the viewing landscape has dramatically shifted, profoundly impacting pacing, cliffhangers and audience engagement. The most immediate casualty of the binge-watching era is often pacing. […]
Donald Trump Pulls Out of UNESCO for the Second Time
Once again President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization after it rejoined two years ago in 2023, with The U.S. Department of State stating that “UNESCO works to advance divisive social and cultural causes and maintains an outsized focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, a […]
Pixar Blames You for Elio Flopping
For the longest time, Pixar was the biggest name in animation and has made a ton of films that are now considered to be classics. However, much like Disney, they have been recently more focused on sequels, much to the disappointment of many viewers. Pixar shot back at audiences on social media, complaining that their […]
Are Political Debates the New Reality TV?
Two podiums. A quick one liner. A viral edit waiting to be made. You would think it’s the finale of your favorite reality show, but it’s not – it’s the presidential debate. Somehow an event meant to help viewers decide who to elect as the leader of their country has become a mere spectacle. One […]
Separating the Art from the Artist
Our world has never been as public as it is now, with the current culture of recording everything and posting private thoughts on social media for everyone to see. Many industries that were once shrouded in secrecy are now being brought to light, including the music industry. There have been many cases where artists have […]
MLB Mid-Season Reflections
As the dog days of summer settle in, Major League Baseball’s landscape offers a mix of the expected and the utterly astonishing. One of the season’s most pleasant surprises has undoubtedly been the Kansas City Royals. Widely projected for another rebuilding year, the Royals have defied expectations, showcasing a vibrant young core and a rejuvenated […]
