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Ian Henry

Bio: Currently a Visual Arts student at Ocean County College. Ian has had an interest in writing since he was a kid. He's a lover of music, video games, sports, art, fashion, and technology. He has written many articles for non profit organizations such as Hola Cultura. Ian dreams of becoming astoryteller who bridges the gap between culture and international reach.
Movies

Return To Silent Hill Ain’t It

I don’t know how to start this. So, let’s start off with this statement: I love Silent Hill. It’s one of my favorite video game properties of all time – and it’s among my fav survival horror franchises. The series has always dealt with the blend of psychological and supernatural ...

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Sports

UFC 315 Main Event Gets Ugly

It’s only a day before MMA’s premier return to Canada, yet the tensions are already getting higher. Which isn’t necessarily surprising as when two UFC Welterweight fighters are in one room, then things are expected to be filled with testosterone fueled drama. The headliners for UFC’s 315, Belal Muhammad and ...

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Politics

FEMA Chief Fired

To those in the absolute know, the FEMA Chief has been fired by President Trump. This happened in a fairly quick manner, so what was the reason behind all of this. Is the organization gearing up for a transition in this new age? Cameron Hamilton, the acting administrator of FEMA, ...

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TV

Samsung’s New TV Channel

With more than 88 million monthly active users, Samsung TV Plus is reaching heights no man has ever seen before. Over 700 channels have been added to the platform’s already loaded library. Now, the brand has decided to do something different compared to its usual programming – going traditional. Samsung ...

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Sports

Utah Mammoths?

Jazz, Bees, Grizzlies, Warriors – Utah have names that steer towards interesting. When you think about each of their names – they don’t correspond or make you think of the famed Salt Lake City. So, this next team name will make you perplexed when you start to hear it around ...

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Sports

Knicks Vs Celtics and the Tug of War

As a wise man once said, the sun rises in the east. A statement that even reigns true in the world of Sports. Most importantly, the NBA’s Eastern Conference has historically been more competitive and gritty compared to its Western counterparts’ emphasis on prestige and class. You can even argue ...

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Movies

California is Not the Animation Mecca Anymore

At one point in time, Hollywood was seen as the golden road of media. It was where all the major studios had their operations run. A place of prestige, gold, and accolades remains forever, right? Well, it appears that time waits for no one, as recent developments in the animation ...

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Music

Outkast Inducted in 2025 Rock & Roll HOF

For a year that has so far brought drama and craziness – a bit of a heartwarming story should need a change of pace. Specifically, one that music and Hip Hop fans should all be clamoring for in an age of nostalgia. A group’s accomplishments that continue to be revered ...

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Politics

GOP Wants an Impeachment

The political tensions are increasing day by day. Already passed Trump’s 100 days, people are beginning to be unsatisfied by the administration’s policies and actions. Among these critics are certain members of the GOP. There has been a divide within the Senate about Trump’s direction of the United States, and ...

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Food

Restaurants Ditching Seed Oils

Make America Healthy Again – a slogan that has been pushed by Robert F Kennedy Jr. to correct public health. One of his recent changes has been rallying against seed oils, which includes canola, soybean and corn oils. The health secretary considers them harmful and detrimental – but without any ...

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TV

FuboTV sheds subscribers

Already in the 1st quarter of the year, a streaming company took a hit. Sports streaming giant FuboTV reported it ended the quarter with 1.47 million paid subscribers in the United States. A decline compared to the third and fourth quarter of 2024, spurning out 1.61 million and 1.67 million, ...

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Sports

2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Everything to Know

Only a month away and the day, June 14, is already enticing to a football fan. Just the depth of the stadium, with its carnival-like atmosphere, is enough to hint at what I’m talking about. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will start from June 14 to July 13. Hosted ...

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