Month: July 2025

Albert’s Last Fall

When Albert walked in search of his lost marbles, he bypassed the banana peels lying in his way. Good show, he thought. 

He paid no mind to the tropical garden gracing the path along the way, or the lions and the lambs that watched him as he passed by.    

He did not notice the end of the pathway, the girls in bikinis below, or the drop of two thousand feet. 

Albert’s last fall, a spectacular flight, ended predictably. 

The girls did well selling souvenirs.

Pictures of Albert face down cost five dollars.

Pictures of Albert propped up cost five more.

Subnautica 2 Leadership Team Let Go By Krafton: What Does This Mean for the Game?

“Subnautica,” is one of the most popular indie survival horror games ever made and with the announcement for a sequel and its trailer dropping last year, many fans have been waiting with baited breath for early access to become available to the public. However, with Krafton acquiring Unknown Worlds Entertainment on Oct 29, 2021, fans […]

Health Is Not a Hashtag: The Commodification of Wellness on Social Media

Health Is Not a Hashtag: The Commodification of Wellness on Social Media

In the age of Instagrammable smoothies and TikTok therapy hacks, wellness has become less about health and more about branding. What was once a personal journey toward balance and self-care has been repackaged into a marketable aesthetic — one that thrives on curated feeds, affiliate links and aspirational lifestyles.  Social media platforms have transformed wellness […]

Can Mike Brown Redefine Knicks Culture Without Losing Its Soul?

Can Mike Brown Redefine Knicks Culture Without Losing Its Soul?

The New York Knicks have long been known for their grit. From the bruising battles of the ’90s to Tom Thibodeau’s current regime, defense has been the franchise’s lifeblood. But as whispers grow louder about Mike Brown potentially taking the reins, a question looms: Can the Knicks evolve without erasing their identity?  Brown, the reigning […]

President Trump Threatens to Arrest Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City’s mayor, has come under attack by President Donald Trump as of late after Andrew Cuomo conceded to him in the race, with Trump stating that “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary […]

Why We Can Smell When “Love Island USA” Is Faking It – And Why We Care

It’s a “Love Island USA” summer. Everybody and their moms (literally) are tuning in almost everyday to watch America’s new sweethearts find their next match. Except, this year it seems a little different. What used to be a show about America’s young, hot singles finding their next true love has become all about, well, clout. […]

F-Bombs and Middle Fingers: The Rise of Unprofessionalism in Politics

Politics look nothing like it used to. President Donald Trump, in an interview talking about the breached ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dropped an f-bomb on live television. On the same day, Vice President, J.D. Vance, raised his middle finger during a speech at a Republican Party dinner in Ohio. These are not isolated incidents. […]

Sylvia Plath’s Enduring Relevance of Mental Illness in Art 

Sylvia Plath once wrote, “I felt very still and empty, the way the eye of a tornado must feel, moving dully along in the middle of the surrounding hullabaloo” – and anyone who has experienced depression understood. Plath’s work, specifically the “The Bell Jar,” shows mental illness in a raw and deeply honest way, so […]

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