Inflation continues its persistent climb, casting a long shadow over the economic landscape for American consumers and small businesses. While the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose two-point-seven percent over the last twelve months ending in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the real pinch is felt acutely in essential sectors like […]
Month: August 2025
The Social Commentary of the Slasher Film
For decades, the slasher film genre of the 1970s and 1980s has been dismissed by critics and audiences alike as little more than a parade of gratuitous violence and cheap thrills. While the body counts were undeniably high and the special effects often gruesome, a closer look reveals that these films were far more than […]
The Country Comeback As Commentary on Our Culture
Country music is back, baby. With Zach Bryan selling out stadiums, Beyoncé dipping her toes into the genre with “Cowboy Carter” and new artists like Ella Langley taking off, one thing is clear – country is having its moment. But this revival goes deeper than just the music, it reflects a cultural shift. In the […]
American Public Media Isn’t Dead Yet
The Trump administration has dealt a major blow to public media funding in recent days. Popular institutions like the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have lost federal funding due to the cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It’s been a long time coming for Trump and his allies, who […]
RFK Pulls Funding for mRNA Vaccines
United States health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Tuesday that The Department of Health and Human Services has cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development. The cancellation will impact 22 projects that work to develop vaccines for respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 and the flu. mRNA, or messenger RNA, vaccines work […]
The UFC’s Dirty Little Secret: Why Weight Cutting Is a Ticking Time Bomb
The image of a gaunt fighter, barely able to stand on the scale, is a familiar and disturbing sight in mixed martial arts. For years, the practice of extreme weight cutting – shedding significant body mass often through severe dehydration, in the days leading up to a weigh-in – has been an open secret, a […]
Casting Influencers as the New Theater Marketing
TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, was recently cast as a dancer in the Broadway production “& Juliet,” drawing in a new fanbase. Social media stars aren’t just promoting shows anymore, but taking part in them. This encourages younger audiences to explore the theater world, but many wonder if these creators genuinely deserve their spot. Although many […]
Enter The Metaverse: Playing a Game of Isolation
The growing landscape of immersive virtual worlds, often claimed as the next frontier of human interaction and commerce, carries with it a significant, yet often understated, potential for negative societal impacts. While the allure of limitless digital realms is undeniable, a critical examination reveals looming concerns over social isolation, addiction, mental health degradation and widening […]
Admit It, We Love Bad Movies
Have you ever heard about a movie so bad, you just had to watch? Perhaps you’re fascinated by the “Sharknado” series or find yourself craving another “Cats” rewatch. Whether it’s the comedic value or the comforting awfulness, we just keep on watching. Yes, they’re bad, but you have to admit it – we all love […]
Ways to Make Ramen Noodles Even Better
Not everyone has the skill or time to cook themselves a proper meal every day. Like many others, I often rely on frozen dinners and microwaves to get me the food I need for the day, but that can get stale after a while. Here are a few ways I have found that can improve […]
Abercrombie And Fitch Might Have Saved Itself With Its Latest Jeans Ad
Abercrombie and Fitch was a brand, similar to Gap, that was near the edge of being forgotten in the past. Once the most popular clothing brand for younger generations in the early 2000s and 2010s, young adults and teens in recent years hardly ever shop there. Thankfully, its latest jeans ad might have been the […]
The Portable Gym That Fits into A Bag
The pursuit of physical fitness is frequently perceived as an endeavor contingent upon access to specialized gym facilities and substantial investment. However, the potential for a highly portable exercise apparatus to facilitate common access to physical conditioning warrants examination. In this regard, the resistance band presents itself as a simple yet transformative piece of equipment, […]
