by Ella Welsh




A plastic Kanohi mask clicking into place probably isn’t the first thing you think of as a literary awakening. But for kids in the early 2000s, LEGO’s “Bionicle” was exactly that — a secret gateway to sophisticated storytelling and the giants of sci-fi and fantasy. “Bionicle” was more than just...
Surging demand has pushed the New York City ferry system to record-breaking ridership, causing authorities to consider expanding this popular service. According to Bloomberg, the service set a new benchmark, logging over one million boardings in August alone—a 17 percent increase compared to the previous August. Overseen by New York...
I don’t wear makeup. Not for any particular reason, and not because I have a strong stance against it. I just never truly picked it up. I’ve never owned a foundation brush, never contoured my cheekbones and couldn’t tell you the difference between warm and cool tones if my life...
The WNBA playoffs have arrived, and I have not felt so disappointed in regards to the postseason. This feeling stems from most of the superstar players such as Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese being unavailable. Whether due to injury or suspension, the fact the big dogs ain’t playing is sad....
In recent years, a growing number of states have adopted so-called “permitless carry” laws, allowing individuals to carry concealed or open firearms in public without a government-issued license or the training it often requires. Proponents argue this trend aligns with the constitutional right to bear arms, empowering law-abiding citizens to...
Movie audiences are no longer just watching a film; they’re enduring a visual assault. Across the multiplex from superhero showdowns to espionage thrillers, a disorienting trend has taken hold: the shaky camera, paired with editing so rapid it borders on a strobe light effect. While intended to create a sense...
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