The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic...
It felt like almost yesterday when everyone sat at home awaiting the highly anticipated and intense season finale of Flavor of Love. Would the iconic TV villain New York win over Flavor Flav’s heart once and for all, or would the underdog basketball player ‘Hoopz’ snatch the highly successful Public...
Oracle’s successful acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations has already impacted the lives of content creators and viewers since it went into effect days ago. Accusations of censorship quickly arose when U.S. users found themselves unable to upload or even view new videos amidst a snowstorm that blanketed nearly half of...
With the increased ICE activity across the United States, many people are forming rapid response networks to protect their fellow citizens. The goal of these groups is to bring together communities and make sure that there are peaceful bystanders available to witness and report all ICE activity. One of the...
Around 2 P.M., on January 25, a nearly tragic incident occurred at Gibbs Pond after a father and his 12-year-old son fell through an icy pond into cold, hazardous waters. The child plunged into the frigid pond before coming to an abrupt halt as the only parts of his body...
Family dinner was once considered to be one of the most treasured moments of the day. It was the only time where everyone sat together and interacted with one another while eating a home-cooked meal, rambling about how their days went. This daily ritual served as the foundational glue that...
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