Beauty Filters Are Training Us to Dislike Our Real Faces 

For as long as I could remember I’ve hated having my picture taken. Picture day at school, my grandma putting me in dresses at the age that I had no control over what I wore, posing for family photos and not being able to be myself. When I got older I still hated it, but […]

Gloria Steinem Passed Away at 92 Years Old

Gloria Steinem passed away at the age of 92 on September 2nd, 2026. Her death was announced by her foundation on Instagram saying she “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make […]

President Trump Defends AI Data Centers

President Donald Trump this Monday showcased his uber-strong support for AI data centers being placed in communities across the country.  These AI data centers have been highly controversial in the communities where they are being built.   This stance and statement around communities that are against data centers being backwards and poor has become another key […]

Frick and Frack Didn’t Make It

When Frick and Frack rode to Boot Hill, it was because they were fighting over Marylou, the new saloon dance hall girl.
Bullets flew, gunsmoke filled the air. The racket woke the dead.
They rose, attacked, and buried Frick and Frack, still alive, in six-foot-deep graves. Their deaths became known as the Frick-Frack syndrome.
Soon, no men were left to dance with; Marylou had that effect.
She rode to Boot Hill, couldn’t remember who for. No matter. She took a swig from her flask and wiped the excess on her sleeve.
Saluted insincerely.
Smiled a wistful smile.
Then rode on.

Autumn is Here: So Here Are Some Healthy Food Alternatives

As we approach the Autumn season very very soon, finding healthy alternatives to popular seasonal foods is something that is very important especially with all the food cooked and sweets baked.  So here’s a list of five alternatives to staple autumn meals, the benefits, and the reasons you should switch: The first sweet on the […]

Why Is Christian Girl Autumn So Beloved?

With summer on its way out, the seasons are already showing signs of change. With the leaves beginning to turn yellow, that signals the coming autumn season and a popular trend that seems to recur every year without fail. The trend, dubbed Christian Girl Autumn, originally started as a meme, poking fun at the basic […]

Why Recordings of Stage Plays are Essential for the Survival of Theater

There’s always been this sanctity behind live stage plays, where you go to see it in person like you would a soccer game. All the events play out right in front of your eyes, the flashy moments and touching stories on the stage. Those behind these on-stage productions value the sanctity of attending in person […]

CTE Discussion Should Be Paramount In The American Sports Industry

An important conversation is happening within the sports community about CTE once again. It’s an important conversation, sparked by the recent controversial sketch by online influencer Druski, and it has shown no sign of stopping. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a debilitating brain disease caused by severe head trauma. It is prevalent within the sports […]

Official Government Social Media Accounts should not Post AI Generated Memes

If you’ve seen the White House Twitter account at any point within the past few years, you may have seen an insensitive AI-generated meme or two from their account, promoting ICE and “keeping illegal aliens out” or something along those lines. The professional conduct of official government social media accounts since President Trump’s inauguration and […]

Comics vs Manga: How Manga Dominated the Market

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Manga and Anime have become a major part of Western Culture.  Growing primarily from TikTok and what is deemed the “Great Shift,” being an era in which anime and manga went from a more niche medium to a much more popular medium.  But here in the United States, we already had […]

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