Month: December 2025

Are Video Games Still Unfairly Blamed for Real-World Violence?

Are Video Games Still Unfairly Blamed for Real-World Violence?

Video games have become one of the most common forms of entertainment that people enjoy. It is easy to sit down, start up your platform of choice, and lose yourself in a game and forget about the worries of the world for a few hours. However, when they were first introduced to the public, people […]

Is Sports Betting Threatening the Integrity of Games?

Is Sports Betting Threatening the Integrity of Games?

Ever since sports betting has been legalized in several states across the country, it has been a massive hit, earning millions of dollars each month for online betting sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel. They offer a way to potentially earn money while watching your favorite sports team compete. Unfortunately, the temptation of profit has […]

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

Misinformation, or fake news as some people call it, including the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has become a significant issue as the internet is flooded with new information every day. While most misinformation can be attributed to incorrect information being presented as fact by unprofessional sources, there is an undeniable deliberate effort […]

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

Recently, New York lawmakers have proposed the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, which was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. This act requires social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram to display warning labels to minors regarding the addictive design of the platform.   Besides the social media warning labels, the […]

DJ Brinka

DJ Brinka

DJ of the Month for January 2026 X-twitter Instagram Bio Playlist Bio DJ Brinka is a Puerto Rican American DJ originally based in New York City. Brinka has developed a wide range of music mixes from House, underground, Latin, EDM, and Reggaeton. Since his start in NYC, Brinka has operated out of Miami, Florida. That […]

Are Sports Leagues Doing Enough to Protect Their Players?

Are Sports Leagues Doing Enough to Protect Their Players?

Sports have been part of our society for centuries, with athletes competing against each other to win the game and prove that they are better than the others. However, as the times have changed, so have the motivations and circumstances around sports. Now, leagues are concerned with how much money they can make from each […]

Should Election Day be a National Holiday?

Should Election Day be a National Holiday?

Voting is a right guaranteed to each citizen of the United States. Voting is integral to the maintaining the government of the United States and is the most effective way a citizen can express their wants and desires to their representatives, and allows them to choose who represents them. However, despite it being such an […]

Today, The Epstein Files are Set to be Fully Released

Today, The Epstein Files are Set to be Fully Released

On November 19th, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, after successfully passing through the House and Senate. The Transparency Act requires the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, communications, documents, and other materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and associates within 30 days […]

We Need To Be Wary Of GM Adding Apple Music App To Vehicles

We Need To Be Wary Of GM Adding Apple Music App To Vehicles

Apple Music is on its way to becoming a permanent feature in certain future General Motors (GM) vehicles. This comes after the motor company previously announced getting rid of Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles. GM hopes that this change will allow customers to have a fuller experience, expanding the catalog of listenable music, playlists, […]

Do Book Bans Protect Children or Only Silence Ideas?

Do Book Bans Protect Children or Only Silence Ideas?

The banning of books has always been a controversial topic in the United States. The country was founded on principles of freedom, the freedom to say what you wish and to express yourself how you see fit, so long as it does not infringe on the rights of others.  To have books banned in such […]

Are Wellness Influencers Spreading Misinformation?

Are Wellness Influencers Spreading Misinformation?

Social media influencers are the celebrities of the digital world, having the attention of millions of people across the world when they post online. These influencers typically have a certain topic or subject they make most of their post about, with common examples being political commentators, news reporters, and lifestyle advisors. A particular subgenre that […]

Is Technology Removing the Human Element from Sports?

Is Technology Removing the Human Element from Sports?

Sports have been a constant that exists in every culture across the planet. They serve as ways to show off the physical and mental prowess of the members of our society and as a healthy way to entertain the players and audiences. As society has advanced, technology has been integrated into many sports and has […]

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