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Yesterday, the Red Sox came out on top over the Yankees in a game that ended six to three. The win can be attributed to multiple causes, but none to the extent as one player who was more so overlooked compared to other players, Garret Whitlock. As NESN puts it,...

“Supernatural,” the CW’s epic saga spanning 15 seasons, was ostensibly about two brothers hunting monsters. But beneath the gore and classic rock anthems the series, through its protagonists Dean and Sam Winchester, waged a quieter, yet equally impactful battle against traditional notions of masculinity. Dean, in particular, served as a...

The term “World War Three” (WW3) has become a casual fixture in modern discourse, a rhetorical reflex employed by politicians, pundits and social media users alike to describe any significant geopolitical tension. From the war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and rising friction in the Pacific, the...

​Beauty trends have shifted over the decades, as have standards. The slim thick body type, made famous by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, ruled for years. However, as the 2020s began, interest in that look faded in popular culture. ​Now, a growing trend aims to revive the thin body type of...

Self-diagnosis is not a relatively new occurrence, however, the widespread usage of the internet with a wide web of information free for people to access, instances of self-diagnosis has become more widespread than prior. According to one study, “a large survey found that more than one-third of Americans self-diagnose when...

Once a niche concept, gender-neutral clothing and accessories are rapidly moving into the mainstream, signaling a significant evolution in how society views identity and expression. From high-fashion runways to everyday retailers, garments designed to be worn by anyone regardless of gender, are gaining traction reflecting a broader cultural shift toward...

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