After a fairly disappointing 2025 season, it looks like the San Francisco Giants have found a diamond in the rough. The Giants recently signed one of the hottest outfielders in the league, 9-year veteran Harrison Bader, to a 2-year, $20.5 million dollar contract. Bader, coming off of an extraordinary 2025 season in which he played […]
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Baddies or Bad TV? Why Current Reality TV Shows Suck
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 Enemy member’s interest. Despite the […]
Firefighters Rescue Father and Son After They Fall Through Icy Pond
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 above the surface were those […]
How Fast Food Has Changed Familial Social Relationships
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 strengthened the family dynamic and […]
Should Athletes Receive Softer Penalties for Doping Cases?
Sports organizations have, for years, fought to maintain the integrity and fairness of professional sports. While the industry has strived to achieve an ethical and fair playing field, professional athletes have not always abided by these standards and policies. Many athletes have sought to take cheaper routes to conquering triumph, and one of the most […]
Should We Be Able to Discuss Politics in School?
The education system has always sought to offer equal education and opportunities to their students despite race, religion, sexuality, etc. Schools have aimed, for many years, to avoid both discrimination and exclusion to every degree, banning any discourse surrounding sensitive topics that could potentially offend other communities. These forbidden or taboo subjects often include religion, […]
Is Modern Rap Dead? Are We Losing True Depth and Dimension Within the Context of our Music?
Rap music has evolved drastically over the course of several decades. It has often been regarded as one of the rawest and most unfiltered genres of music with its recurring themes of sex, violence, substance use, money, etc. While rap has tended to center around these tropes over the years, its contexts have not been […]
Does Flopping Contribute to the Downfall of Sports Integrity?
Flopping is a common act in sports that has existed for several years now. Even some of our favorite players have been guilty of committing the not-so-honorable act. It is rare to sit through an entire game where not a single person takes an exaggerated blow or a dramatic fall to the ground. Flopping has […]
