There once was a time when trench coats were one of the most popular articles of clothing. After being worn by soldiers in both world wars, trench coats were seen as stylish business attire. In film and television, trench coats became a popular attire for characters in the noir and detective genres to wear. Additionally, […]
Day: August 13, 2025
Why Do Spinoff Shows Often Flop?
Nowadays it feels quite often where a popular series gets a spinoff and ends up failing fantastically. However, why is this? Interconnected storylines between multiple entries, including spinoffs, have been proven to be a successful formula, especially in the modern day and yet it’s quite often where a spinoff show gets released and ends up […]
Why Jamaica’s Basketball Team Is One To Look Out For
Wah Gwaan! Yes, I’m Caribbean but I’m not Jamaican. If you have lived in the Northeast or Florida, you all have met someone from Jamaica before. And they usually have chill, fun yet hardworking personalities. Which makes me happy to see that Jamaica is going ham recruiting for their national basketball team: to successful results. […]
From Keto Pancakes to Adaptogenic Coffee: Has Breakfast Been Gentrified?
Morning light illuminates a meticulously arranged breakfast: a vibrant smoothie bowl moderately filled with berries alongside a latte with delicate foam art. This image, which has become a social media staple transforms breakfast into a curated wellness experience. Yet, this idealized portrayal subtly perpetuates a standard of health inaccessible to many. “Clean eating,” defined as […]
The Heart of Theater Is in Small Productions
When we think of theater, most of us imagine Broadway – with large audiences, insane budgets and famous names. The glitz is obvious, but the true heart of theater lies elsewhere. Imagine a small auditorium with an intimate crowd. The lights dim, the audience leans forward and every glance and word is felt by the […]
Trump and Zelensky’s Aims for a Ceasefire at Putin Summit
Trump’s frustrations with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have been ramping up as of late, especially considering his tariff threats from earlier in the year as well as when he announced that “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of […]
Gen Z’s Obsession with Nostalgia Rock
In the current decade defined by hyper-polished pop anthems and algorithmic precision, a surprising sound is echoing through the headphones of Generation Z: the raw and uncut chords of nostalgic rock. From the grunge-fueled anthems of Nirvana to the power ballads of the ‘80s, classic rock is experiencing an unexpected resurgence driven largely by the […]
Tropical Storm Erin to Become Major Hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin continues to progress, and is set to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 season. As the storm moves westward over the warm waters of the Atlantic toward the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center predicts that Erin will reach hurricane strength by Thursday, Aug. 14. The tropical storm currently has maximum […]
