Movies “based on a true story” are a reliable staple of Hollywood, promising audiences an intoxicating mix of dramatic entertainment and historical education. But beneath the promise of authentic storytelling lies an ethical and narrative tightrope that filmmakers must walk. The most successful of these films don’t just recount events; they honor the truth while […]
Month: August 2025
The Presidential Fitness Test Is Back Under Trump
President Donald Trump has officially brought back the Presidential Fitness Test. On Thursday, July 31, Trump signed an executive order to reinstate the test back into public schools. It was previously in effect from 1963 to 2013. Obama replaced the Presidential Fitness Test with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, focused on more individual health than […]
Books Hit Back
I’m not the first to hit the books, I’m the first they hit back. It was a romance novel; I never expected resistance. After the first punch hundreds of books flew off the shelves, including the Bible, Eye for an Eye version.
A librarian stopped the fight, made me return the books to their proper places, taped by glasses crookedly, and then escorted me out of the library.
“Card, pal.”
“Don’t come back.”
Still angry, I hit the booze.
Booze hit back.
I fell to the floor.
Drunk, Dazed, Defeated. I puked, on me.
Barkeep watched the show.
Kept sweeping.
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Rise of The Urban Ninja: Why Parkour Deserves Olympic Recognition
For the life of me, I can’t quite understand why many have dismissed parkour as nothing more than a daredevil’s hobby, a collection of acrobatic jumps and flips performed against an urban backdrop. However, to view it in this way is to fundamentally misunderstand the discipline and overlook its profound potential as a competitive sport. […]
Fleetwood Mac
Flashback Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook X-twitter Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Go Your Own Way Bio Fleetwood Mac is an influential British-American rock band. Formed in late 60s London, the band’s main lineup is comprised of Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie. The band debuted in August 1967 and released its […]
De La Ghetto
Reggaeton Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Tiktok Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Rafael Castillo Torres aka De la Ghetto, is an American rapper and singer. Born in the Bronx, New York, Torres grew up with his grandmother in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at age eight. His music career began in 200o4, […]
Teddy Swims
Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Guilty Bio Jaten Collin Dimsdale aka Teddy Swims, is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Conyers, Georgia, Dimsdale developed an interest in music thanks to his grandfather, who introduced him to soul music at a young age. During his school years, […]
Conan Gray – This Song
Video of the Month for August 2025 https://youtu.be/qgFNCy6u4UQ?si=JsOLAhwYXelmRQVL This Song is the latest single from American singer-songwriter Conan Gray. It was released on May 30, 2025 alongside its music video. Directed by Danica Kleinknecht. The music video stars Conan Gray and actor Corey Fogelmanis playing the characters Wilson and Brando respectively. The song’s lyrics represent […]
4th Of July Take Over Mix On Party105.3
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Joe Conzo Jr.
Photographer of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer X-twitter Bio Gallery Bio Joe Conzo Jr. is an influential American photographer, author, and retired paramedic. Born in the Bronx, New York, Conzo’s passion for photography began as a child after being introduced to it by his stepfather. Throughout middle school and high school, Conzo […]
Jessy Terrero
Videographer of the Month for August 2025 Instagram Bio 50 Cent – Outta Control ft. Mobb Deep Bio Jessy Terrero is an influential Dominican film and music video director. Born in the Dominican Republic, Terrero’s first steps into the film industry were as an extra on the Tupac Shakur-led film Juice in 1992. Eventually, that […]
Noah Luis Brown
Male Model of the Month for August 2025 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Noah Luis Bron is a Swiss male fashion model. Born in Basel, Switzerland, Brown was discovered by Zineta Blank of Visage Models through his Instagram. He debuted a month later, walking for Louis Vuitton X Supreme collection show at only 17 years old. […]
