Celebrities spend their entire careers consumed by the media. Every step they take, every decision they make, there is a camera waiting to record the moment and paparazzi ready to share their perspective of the story. Individuals crave the spotlight–the glamour and glory that comes with wearing the celebrity title keeps bags packed for auditions […]
Day: March 9, 2026
Why Emotion Makes Sports 10 Times More Engaging
Michael Jordan laid on the locker room floor in tears after the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals. Serena Williams jumped for joy after her triumphant win against Victoria Azarenka in the 2013 US Open Final. The common theme in both of these contexts? Emotion. Sports entertainment is a mentally, […]
Why No More Comfort Movies?
I feel like recent generations have their choice of comfort movies. The 1980s have “The Breakfast Club”, “Pretty In Pink”, and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” The 1990s have “Ten Things I Hate About You”, “Groundhog Day,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire”. And of course, the early 2000s have “Legally Blonde”, “How To Lose A Guy In 10 […]
Barbie’s Influence on Modern Beauty Standards
When Ruth Handler noticed that the girls’ toy market was dominated by baby dolls, she was inspired to develop a 3D toy that “was about exploring the experience of being a grown woman”. Drawing on the appearance of Bild Lilli, a German comic strip character, Handler created the iconic Barbie doll we know today. Released […]
Why Does Most Modern Music Sound So Similar?
I feel like no matter what song you decide to listen to, for example, The Beatles, Kiss, or even Madonna, you as the listener know exactly who you are listening to. Even if you do not fully know the lyrics of the song, there will be no mistaking the artist you are listening to with […]
The True War: The President vs. The American People
It’s no question that President Donald Trump’s relationship with a substantial chunk of the American population is far from peachy, and his recent actions have expanded the cracks within the relationship even further. Getting the entire country on one accord is an insurmountable feat for anyone as political and social differences create strong division amongst […]
Always Watch a Little Closer
The dangers within society hidden under dystopian settings and drama. Governmental issues and corruption behind the action and scandals. When it is portrayed to us as entertainment, we forget that the meaning behind these series correlates to the real-world around us. It is not a new concept for television series to hide societal and political […]
Attempted Attacks Outside of Mayor Mamdani’s Residence
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, an anti-Muslim protest, and then counterprotests, were held outside of the Gracie Mansion in New York City, the current residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The protest was an anti-Muslim demonstration led by Jake Lang was called “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City, Stop New York City Public Muslim […]
