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“Phasmophobia,” a popular multiplayer supernatural horror game, just got something big announced for it: A film adaptation by Blumhouse studios. Blumhouse is well known for their hit “Five Nights at Freddys,” film adaptation with a sequel on its way, as well as having a “Dead By Daylight,” film adaptation in...

The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West.  Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what...

Every American student who had to sit through English class from Kindergarten to 12th grade knows the usual suspects: “Romeo and Juliet,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Fahrenheit 451” and more. Don’t get me wrong, these novels are extraordinary and have their place as some of the best...

The tale of the 2024-25 New York Knicks playoff run can be summarized by a Charles Dickens quote, “It was the best of times — it was the worst of times.” The good moments came with the defeat of the Cade Cunningham-led Pistons and the usurpation of the then-reigning champion...

Summer is here… finally. With this, comes the sea of Instagram posts flaunting all sorts of luxury vacations–the Hamptons, Cape Cod and all of the European coastal destinations. What is highlighted in these curated glimpses, however, is not only scenic views but also beachy and expensive looking outfits.  The “Old...

With Trump’s endless executive orders, It’s safe to say that a lot of people are wondering this questionL Is the Presidency too powerful for democracy? From his executive orders that bypass Congress to unchecked control over nuclear weapons and national emergencies, the U.S. presidency we have today holds an immense...

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