Month: August 2025

Will Bojangles Last In NYC?

A fast-food chain that’s been a staple in much of the Southeastern U.S. has recently opened its first location in New York City this week. First founded in 1977, Bojangles is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in Cajun fried chicken. With over 800 restaurants across several southeastern states, Bojangles is one of the most notable […]

Why Former Press Secretary’s Departure Proves the Two-Party System Is Broken

The former press secretary of the Biden administration and prominent figure of the Democratic Party, Karine Jean-Pierre, announced her departure from the Democratic Party earlier this summer. In a press release for her book, “Independent,” Jean-Pierre stated that she is now, you guessed it, a member of the Independent Party.  The description of the book […]

The Death of the Arcade and the Rise of the Algorithm

The Death of the Arcade and the Rise of the Algorithm

Arcades used to be loud. Coins clanking, cheers and groans – that was the sound of everyone playing games together. This fun, shared energy defined how video games were made back then. Now, that noisy group feeling is mostly gone. It’s been replaced by quiet algorithms that run games on phones and computers, making us […]

China Warship Crashes While Chasing Philippine Vessel

Many disputes often occur at sea between neighboring nations, as it can be difficult to fully map out territories. A similar kind of dispute at the South China Sea ended poorly for China, as two of its military ships collided with each other as they tried to pursue a Philippine ship. The Philippine ship reported […]

The Yankees vs. Red Sox: Is It Still the Most Heated Battle in Baseball?

The Yankees vs. Red Sox: Is It Still the Most Heated Battle in Baseball?

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. For generations, those nine words conjured images of baseball at its most intense: bitter grudges, iconic moments and a visceral hatred that transcended the diamond. It was a rivalry that defined American League East baseball and arguably, American sports. But as the 2025 season progresses and with […]

Have Trenchcoats Made A Comeback?

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, […]

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?

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 […]

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