Picture this: it’s the night of your 6th grade dance, and you’ve been counting down the days for weeks. You’ve never been to a school dance before, so you have no real idea what to expect. It doesn’t matter that it’s just “Neon Night.” It’s your first dance, and that means you have to look […]
Month: September 2025
Hearings For The NYC Freedom Plaza Casinos Kick Off
Public hearings opened for the proposed New York City casino projects yesterday, September 15th, 2025. These three hearings were to hear comments on the proposed Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC. These projects have been in the works for years. Following the hearings, attention has turned to the details of the Freedom Plaza proposal. The […]
How the Monday Night Wars Shaped Modern Media
A ringing bell, a roaring crowd and a rivalry that feels real. For years, professional wrestling was seen as a simple, low-brow spectacle. But behind the staged fights and over-the-top drama, organizations like WWE and WCW were inventing a new way to tell stories. Their methods — using live TV, long-term narratives and a blend […]
The Playlist I Use When I Want to Feel Like I’m Running Away in a Movie
Let’s be real: we’ve all had those moments where we imagine we’re the main character in a movie, headphones on, music blasting in our ears, walking away from something dramatic. If you haven’t done this, you’re seriously missing out. Some songs just feel like they were made for dramatic exits—specifically, the kind where you’re running […]
Trouble in Indonesia: A “1998” Moment, Redux?
So far, the smoke has cleared from the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia (ID) and other major cities but the embers of public anger still glow. The recent wave of nationwide protests, sparked by parliamentary perks and rising living costs, has subsided for now. Yet the echoes of 1998 are unmistakable, raising a profound question: Is […]
What The Beli?: Why A New Restaurant Rating App Has Taken Over
What The Beli? Yep, that’s exactly what I said. I’m not Rob49 but most people should know what I’m talking about. But in case you didn’t know, allow me to introduce you without committing an ad-induced spiel. Believe is a new social restaurant app that’s been going strong since 2021. Its founders Judy Thelen and […]
Enter The Funhouse: Why Prettifun Is a Walking Kaleidoscope
A weird quirk of mine is that I often associate color with music. Depending on who I listen to, there is a color I think of when it comes to a specific artist. Purple for Kendrick Lamar, Red for Kanye West, Green for Tyler The Creator, and so forth. However, when it comes to this […]
Exploring Wrestling Tropes In An Absurdist Lucha Libre Cartoon
The world of professional wrestling is built on spectacle. It’s a theatrical art form of larger-than-life characters, flamboyant costumes, fierce rivalries and choreographed showdowns. But to a generation of viewers, the sport’s greatest lesson was taught not in a packed arena but on a television screen featuring a trio of masked children. The animated series […]
I Don’t Dress to Be Seen– And That’s On Purpose
Here’s a shocking confession from a fashion article: I don’t want you to notice what I’m wearing. Unless, of course, you’re also into anime— then by all means, please say something. I’m a nerd, and I’m not hiding that. But beyond that, if my outfit catches your attention, I’ve failed my mission. My fashion logic […]
Who’s Representing Their Roots?: Neutral Flag, Loaded History
The athlete stands on the podium. A medal is placed around their neck. The cameras flash but no national flag rises, no anthem plays. This is the new reality of the “Individual Neutral Athlete,” a designation that has become a defining and divisive feature of international competition. While born from a need to punish aggressor […]
Airline Employees Face Suspension After Posts on Charlie Kirk Shooting Incident
Major U.S. airlines have suspended employees following social media posts about the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The posts, which appeared to mock or celebrate Kirk’s death, have gone viral and caused outrage online, encouraging fast disciplinary action from the airlines involved. Delta Air Lines confirmed the suspension of several employees over the […]
The Cracks are Showing: A Flawed System of Justice
The tragic death of the Ukrainian refugee whose life was cut short by a violent act, is a stark and painful reminder of a pervasive failure within the United States (US) justice system. While the news headlines focus on the immediate tragedy, the full story reveals a deeper systemic problem: a critical inability to effectively […]
