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Is Elon Musk Attempting a Hostile Government Takeover?

By Lindsey Anderson
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025

With a myriad of new executive orders, mass firings, and the shuttering of critical US departments like USAID and the Department of Education, many Americans are worried that 2025 will see the rise of tyranny and the fall of democracy in our country. Though most of the concern lies with...

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The Psychology of a Comeback: How Athletes Bounce Back from Injuries and Career Slumps?

By Benazir Paikan
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Setbacks happen in sports. A devastating injury, a losing streak, or a career slump is something that most athletes go through at some point. But why is it that some come back to the limelight and others just fade away? The answer lies in the psychology of resilience, determination, and...

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Nationwide “Not My President’s Day” Protests Draw Thousands Against Trump

By Benazir Paikan
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Thousands of protesters in the US took to the streets on Not My President’s Day to show their distaste for then-President Donald Trump. The protests, which were held on Presidents’ Day, were organized in a number of cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Protesters...

Music

How the 2025 Super Bowl HalfTime Show Was More than Just a Drake Diss

By Taina Queiroz Fonseca
- Friday, February 14, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the SUper Bowl LIX halftime show confused older generations, amused younger ones, and included deeper messages that go beyond dissing Canadian rapper Drake. While Lamar performed the song that blew up last year, “Not Like Us,” for dissing Drake and the allegations against him, Lama’s performance...

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Will Messi Revolutionize US Soccer?

By Taina Queiroz Fonseca
- Friday, February 14, 2025

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami has brought unprecedented attention to American soccer. But will it elevate the MLS, or is it just another temporary boost in star power? Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and will stay on the team until the end of the 2025 MLS season....

Fashion

Leopard is Back: 2025 is the years of animal prints in luxury trends

By Benazir Paikan
- Friday, February 14, 2025

Leopard print is unapologetically returning in 2025 and reclaiming its position at the top of luxury fashion. Following decades of minimalism and subdued colors, designers are now embracing the raw sex appeal of animal prints. Its return signifies a shift in high fashion towards the exclusivity, boldness, and luxury of animal prints. Leading the way are luxury companies, who have included snakeskin, zebra, and leopard motifs in their most recent collections. Animal prints...

“Game Of Thrones” Might Have Set Back Fantasy TV (OP-ED)

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Friday, February 14, 2025

HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” and its later spin-off show “House Of The Dragon” dominated the fantasy genre in the past decade. The show succeeded in bringing fantasy to the front of mainstream pop culture. Unfortunately, many have speculated that the show might have unwittingly become a hamper to the fantasy...