The cool breeze of snow, the deep white canvas on the mountains, the many miles of sled tracks on a downward slope — snowboarding is more than just a winter sport. For those who embrace its challenges, it’s a profound teacher, offering life lessons as steep and rewarding as any black diamond run. Perseverance is […]
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“Little Women” Is a Story All Sisters Understand
Sisterhood is complex. You scream and fight one day, just to share your deepest secrets the next. You argue over clothes, just to spend your paycheck buying them that one thing they really want. It can be a rivalry and a best friendship all tied into one. For anyone who has a sister, or someone […]
Roblox and Video Game Development: A Largely Innovative Form of Indie
Currently, indie video games are incredibly prolific with their popularity being able to rival that of mainstream games with some examples being “Balatro,” “Undertale,” “LIMBO” and so on. Many of these types of games are very prolific, however there’s one type of indie game that’s incredibly interesting and that’s “Roblox,” games. “Roblox,” developed by Roblox […]
Does “Happy Gilmore 2” Live Up to the Original?
“Happy Gilmore” is back! After nearly 30 years since the original, one of our favorite Adam Sandler comedies is out with a sequel. It begs the question, though, does it live up to the original masterpiece? Despite delivering laughs and nostalgic callbacks, many viewers are left a little disappointed, saying it struggles to recapture the […]
The Creativity of the Video Game Parody Era
Music parodies are a music genre that some may often like. They take an already existing song and make a fun twist on the lyrics in a creative method to create something new. Weird Al Yankovic is the biggest example of this as a lot of his works are parodies such as ‘Eat it,” parodying […]
Voting Isn’t About Who the Best Candidate Is Anymore
Voting is an essential part of our government system. It is designed to ensure that a leader who has the best interests of the people in mind is in power and to keep those who aren’t up to the task out of office. At least that was the original intent, however nowadays it doesn’t seem […]
The Impact of Technology on Tennis
The roar of the crowd, the thud of the ball, the primal scream of a player after a pivotal point – these are the timeless elements of tennis. Yet, beneath the surface of this classic sport, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, driven by relentless technological advancement. From the equipment in a player’s hand to […]
Tesla Sales Take a Plunge: Tesla Shares Down by 6%
Tesla has reportedly taken a huge hit, with Tesla reportedly producing 410,224 vehicles during the quarter and delivering 384,122 vehicles. However, with this in mind, it seems their revenue has seen a noticeable 12% drop from their $25.5 billion revenue from the second quarter of last year to $22.5 billion this quarter. This has reportedly […]
The Ending of “How I Met Your Mother” Makes Perfect Sense
“How I Met Your Mother,” is a sitcom classic, people’s favorite watch, just a feel-good show. Through watching, we all fell in love with each individual character, with their uniquely flawed selves. The show was doing everything right – until it came time to the finale. The backlash was intense, with fans feeling betrayed, blindsided […]
Chocolate or Vanilla: Which Do People Prefer?
Flavors are one of the most essential aspects of foods, snacks and desserts. They are what give differences and diversity to our pallets. Without flavor types, food would be exponentially bland. However, with different flavors comes differing opinions and many often clash on which they prefer with the two most common being Chocolate and Vanilla. […]
What’s Up With America’s Obsession with Athleisure?
I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies on first dates. Clothes that […]
A Deep-Dive on Sustainable Tech: Beyond Greenwashing
In the current times of escalating climate concerns, the technology sector, a significant contributor to global emissions and resource depletion, has increasingly championed sustainability. From pledges of carbon neutrality to initiatives promoting circular economies, tech giants are keen to present themselves as environmental stewards. Yet, a critical question remains: are these commitments genuine shifts in […]
