We live in a world where there are media sources everywhere–social media, a multitude of broadcast channels, podcasts, print, news websites, and a hundred more. When the media is everywhere and each source relays information in different ways it becomes tricky to navigate what is happening in our country. Especially with controversial situations such as […]
Month: January 2026
Everyone Should Have an Ex Libris Stamp
An ex libris stamp is a type of label that denotes ownership of a book. These displays of ownership are known as bookplates, which started as personalized pages that would be pasted into the front of books. These bookplates were often hand-drawn, and over time, people shifted from entire pages to using smaller stamps, which […]
Holy Musical B@man! Was The Perfect Blueprint For Theater Superhero Productions
The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic books to the film, television, […]
Fans Outraged Over Ticket Prices
Just last week on Jan. 22, 2026, Harry Styles announced that he would be going on tour across popular cities around the world. Announcing tour stops in Amsterdam, New York City, London, and Melbourne, Styles intends to bring the fans together for his “Together, Together” tour later this year on March 6, 2026. Recently released […]
Baddies or Bad TV? Why Current Reality TV Shows Suck
It felt like almost yesterday when everyone sat at home awaiting the highly anticipated and intense season finale of Flavor of Love. Would the iconic TV villain New York win over Flavor Flav’s heart once and for all, or would the underdog basketball player ‘Hoopz’ snatch the highly successful Public Enemy member’s interest. Despite the […]
Are Sports Too Intense?
One of the staples in American culture is the admiration for sports. Whether if someone is cheering on the players for their favorite team or screaming at the referee for a bad call, the average American engages in sports one way or another. The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bulls, the New York Yankees…You name […]
The TikTok Exodus Might Leave The US Beauty Consumer Base in Jeopardy
Oracle’s successful acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations has already impacted the lives of content creators and viewers since it went into effect days ago. Accusations of censorship quickly arose when U.S. users found themselves unable to upload or even view new videos amidst a snowstorm that blanketed nearly half of the country. Despite these issues […]
Joining a Local Rapid Response Network
With the increased ICE activity across the United States, many people are forming rapid response networks to protect their fellow citizens. The goal of these groups is to bring together communities and make sure that there are peaceful bystanders available to witness and report all ICE activity. One of the most important ways to fight […]
Firefighters Rescue Father and Son After They Fall Through Icy Pond
Around 2 P.M., on January 25, a nearly tragic incident occurred at Gibbs Pond after a father and his 12-year-old son fell through an icy pond into cold, hazardous waters. The child plunged into the frigid pond before coming to an abrupt halt as the only parts of his body above the surface were those […]
How Fast Food Has Changed Familial Social Relationships
Family dinner was once considered to be one of the most treasured moments of the day. It was the only time where everyone sat together and interacted with one another while eating a home-cooked meal, rambling about how their days went. This daily ritual served as the foundational glue that strengthened the family dynamic and […]
The Fable Reboot Controversy Is Dangerously Misleading
The recent Xbox Developer Direct showcased some games to be released this year on Xbox consoles and other platforms. That said, one of the most interesting titles shown in the direct was the upcoming reboot of the cult classic Fable franchise. The pressure from old fans is high, and while many fans had a healthy […]
Why do Pam Bondi and the Trump Administration want Minnesota Voter Rolls?
In a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Pam Bondi requests he “restore the order of law, support ICE officers and bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota”. The letter, sent the same day Alex Pretti was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, reads more like a ransom note than a government […]
