This summer has seen a never-ending barrage of great movies so far, from engaging originals to highly acclaimed sequels. Nobody 2 is set to join this list tomorrow when it is released, and according to Rotten Tomatoes, this film is going to be a blast! For those who haven’t seen the first film, “Nobody” is […]
Month: August 2025
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 It’s been replaced by quiet algorithms that run games on phones and computers, making us […]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 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?
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 […]
