Even if cutlery has supplanted many culinary traditions, the skill of eating with one’s hands is alive and well in today’s society. While tradition and cultural importance are certainly important, exploring further reveals many advantages that go beyond just following the rules. The adventure of the senses starts the moment your fingertips touch that very […]
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Run-DMC’s farewell and Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary at Yankee Stadium
Hip Hop50 Live at Yankee Stadium marked a historic celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary, featuring electrifying performances from legendary artists.
DJ Doo Wop: How a student of the game became a legend
Shortly after this interview, I observed a car with a gentleman ( seemingly in his mid 40s) playing what sounded like it could’ve been some mid to late 90s hip hop. This was the stuff I grew up on, albeit reluctantly. Gospel was the state/household enforcement musical diet; and when nighttime came, I scoured early […]
Canceling Inside Job is a warning of things to come from major streamers
Canceling Inside Job is a major warning sign from streaming services like Netflix.
Sesame Street welcomes it’s first Filipino Muppet
Sesame Street introduces its first Filipino muppet, Tj. He is the latest addition to a diverse cast of new characters, sharing his love for Filipino culture and family with viewers of the beloved children’s show. In the newest segment, TJ discusses the power of confidence!
Op-Ed: Fashion as a Form of Self-Expression
Fashion has long been a means of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their personalities, beliefs, and unique sense of style. From the clothes we wear to the accessories we choose, fashion has the power to communicate who we are and what we stand for.
National Variations in Fashion
Fashion is a rapidly changing industry, and it always has been. What was considered fashionable a few decades ago may now be considered ugly or unfashionable. Similar to this, what is popular in one country may have been called fashion suicide in another. Fashion trends are greatly influenced by the period, the beliefs of the populace, and the culture of that time and place.
Tukoh Taka – Did the FIFA 22 song deserve all that backlash?
The song has been getting a lot of backlashes for different reasons.
The song was heavily compared to Shakira’s previous World Cup songs, “Waka Waka” and “La La La.” With tons of Tik Toks asking for Shakira back.
While the audience admit that the song is catchy through the comments and video on Tik Tok, they are also criticizing the song for lacking… well lyrics.
the song consists of a verse of lyrics for each Myriam, Nicki, and Maluma, the rest is vocals, vibes, and repeating the phrase “Tukoh Taka.”
Problems with the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular diets since it includes so many health benefits. It has been linked to everything from reduced early mortality rates to lower rates of heart disease. Apparently, this way of eating has been studied in the nutrition sciences world for decades. The lower saturated fat intake from this diet is the main factor that reduces heart disease since dieters intake much more plant-based foods. In the 1990’s, this diet became even more popular thanks to the Mediterranean Food Pyramid that was developed by the Harvard School of Public Health and the World Health Organization as a healthier alternative to the USDA’s original food pyramid.
Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet originated in, you guessed it, countries near the Mediterranean Sea. There is no specific definition, as the Mediterranean touches many different countries and cultures, from Morocco to Italy to Turkey. However, each of these countries’ cuisines includes similar ingredients that have been proven to have many health benefits.
Op-Ed: Why Some People Think the Oldies are Better
You may have heard this a million times from your parents or grandparents, but they always say that the old music is better than the music today. It’s more likely because the older music gives positive feelings when they have heard it before. It acts like a memory that people can read from their library mind. There has been scientific research that shows how the music we know triggers the emotional centers of the brain.
“Turning Red” and the Relatable Struggles of Female Adolescence and Motherly Love
From exploding emotions to cute boys in boy bands and high school crushes, “Turning Red” brings many hilariously similar expectations of a girl going through tween life, but it also sinks deeper into the cultural war that the protagonist has with her mom. The protagonist, Mei, is given a gift and a curse that whenever she exerts her emotions, she turns into a giant red panda.
