BookTok is a community on TikTok that centers around, well, books. It’s an online place for readers to share recommendations, share commentary and connect with other people through their love of books. It has increasingly become more popular, influencing reading trends and boosting sales of specific books. In some ways, it’s the modern book club. […]
Day: August 4, 2025
Goodbye Dark Brows, Hello Bleach
Just a few short years ago, we were all grabbing our pencils and concealers to watch the latest tutorial on how to get the “Instagram” eyebrow. Now? Well, bleach is having its turn. From runways to Tiktoks, women everywhere are ditching the pomade and turning to peroxide. Bleach brows were first seen in the high […]
Manhunt Continues for Suspect After Four Killed in Montana Bar Shooting
A manhunt is still underway in search of Michael Paul Brown, 45, the suspect in the fatal shootings in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday. At around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug 1, Brown allegedly walked into The Owl Bar, a small bar in Anaconda, and shot and killed four people. The victims include a bartender and […]
The Technical Brilliance of F.E.A.R and What Made It Special
Monolith Productions’ “F.E.A.R.”, a first-person shooter that blended action with psychological horror, remains a powerful example of a game’s longevity almost two decades after its 2005 release. In an era obsessed with scale and graphical fidelity, F.E.A.R.’s focused design proves that a game’s impact is determined not by its size but by the strength of […]
Balloon Boy Documentary Shows Both Sides of the Story
Recently, I have been obsessed with watching documentaries about various things. One such doc that I saw was part of the trainwreck series on Netflix, called “Balloon Boy”. This film showed the harrowing chase that occurred back in 2009, when a boy supposedly got stuck inside a home-made UFO and caused a nationwide panic. Though […]
The Ups and Downs of Auto-Tune
Auto-Tune has become an essential tool for many artists who implement its use in song recordings and even live shows. This audio processor allows for instantaneous shifts in pitch and quality for the vocalist, which has caused contrasting opinions to form within audiences. While many people excuse the use of Auto-Tune, many others dislike it. […]
Dudley Rayborn of Sir Dudley’s Bespoke, “Creator of Clothes That Do More Than Fit…They Speak”
Dudley Rayborn, the man behind Sir Dudley’s Bespoke, creates luxury clothing known for its precision craftsmanship. His clothes do more than just fit; however, they speak. Rayborn’s magic lies in his ability to create clothing that tells a personalized story for each client. For him, fashion is less about fabric and more about people. It’s […]
Squid Games and The Power of Kid Games Turned Deadly
The global sensation “Squid Game” is a masterclass in psychological tension, but its true genius doesn’t lie in its shock value alone. It lies in its ability to take the most innocent elements of our past and weaponize them, turning childhood games into a grim theater of life and death. The show’s power is not […]
Knicks Extend Contract with Mikal Bridges
With all the new players the Knicks are bringing into the fold, it’s interesting to see them also preserve some players who have been with them for some time now. Recently, Mikal Bridges agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team for $150 million. This is being seen as a huge investment for the […]
The Role of Government and Public Trust
The latest summer wave of COVID-19 is a quiet reminder that the pandemic never truly ended. Driven by the new Nimbus and Stratus variants, cases and hospitalizations are reported to be on the rise across the nation. But more than a public health test, this moment is a communication challenge — one that government agencies […]
What Once Was Home
Summer nights in 2020 lockdownTo autumn falling leaves.Three years flew by,Quicker than the Susquehanna valley breeze. Last time I was hereBliss and wedding bells rang.Everything is differentYet it all looks and feels the same. Family brings joyAlong with memories past.A week and a half trip—But I want to freeze this moment, so it can last. […]
