One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]
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Why Pixar’s Elio Is Bombing
Pixar’s newest film, “Elio,” has just hit theaters on June 20, 2025 and has bombed abysmally. Its opening weekend performed at an embarrassing $21 million compared to its $250 million budget, which has set a record for Pixar’s lowest performing opening weekend, beating out the previous, staggeringly low, $30 million opening weekend set by “Elemental.” […]
Thrifting Is Just Gentrification in Disguise
Remember when your local thrift store was the best way to find new clothes on a budget? Now, that flannel that used to be $4 is costing you over $50 to take home. Thrifting’s whole goal used to be about serving low-income communities, but now it has become a trend that is actively harming them. […]
The Gig Economy Reflected in Game Design
In the sprawling digital landscapes of games like “Cyberpunk 2077” and “Grand Theft Auto Online” (GTA Online), players are promised freedom — limitless cities, endless choices and the illusion of autonomy. But beneath the neon lights and high-octane missions lies a familiar grind: the fetch quest. These repetitive, low-stakes tasks mirror a deeper truth about […]
Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill and What It Means
Recently, a Republican house bill has been passed and approved, which will largely operate to further President Donald Trump’s ambitions, which largely entails tax changes as well as more monetary investment into military and anti-immigration efforts. As amendments to the bill are currently underway, Trumps seems to be pressuring his party to pass his bill […]
The Ethics of Fan Behavior in the Age of Social Media
In the age of social media, the fandom has evolved from a passive pastime into a participatory — and often polarizing — arena. What once took place in stadium bleachers or postgame bar debates now unfolds in real-time across Twitter threads, Instagram comments and Reddit forums. But as the digital megaphone grows louder so too […]
Are We Still Escaping or Just Consuming?
When “The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind” launched in 2002, it welcomed players into a fantasy land free from the burdens of reality — where one could explore uncharted lands without schedules, fees or a to-do list mimicking a 9-to-5. Two decades later, open-world games are no longer radical departures from everyday life. Instead, many have […]
America’s Obsession With Combining Foods That Shouldn’t Go Together
Every time I head into the grocery store it’s almost too easy to find food brands mixing two different foods that really shouldn’t be coming within ten feet of each other. Everywhere you look there’s Dr Pepper Peeps, Fruity Pebbles Digiorno Pizza, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ice Cream, Sour Patch Kids Oreos, Mustard Skittles and […]
Olympic-Size Snub: Why Isn’t Bowling Taken Seriously?
In the hierarchy of American sports, bowling remains curiously sidelined — treated more as a party pastime than a legitimate competitive pursuit. This cultural bias, rooted in a cocktail of class perceptions, media neglect and the sport’s own complex identity, has long kept bowling out of the upper echelon of athletic recognition. Bowling’s image problem […]
Do Celebrities Owe Us Honesty About Their Plastic Surgery?
Let’s be real, most celebrities have plastic surgery – it’s whether or not they admit it is the question. In today’s age, everyone seems to be obsessed with authenticity, yet so many famous faces won’t admit that those faces are well…fake. They influence almost every aspect of our beauty standards, so don’t they owe us […]
The Weaknesses of the Multiverse Trend
Cinematic universes have been proven to be a successful formula, just look at the past decade and you can see the sheer number of them that have popped up. As each one continues, producers and studios feel the need to up the stakes every time and the conclusion of this is the recent multiverse trend. […]
Is Real R&B Back With Kehlani’s New Single ‘Folded’?
Every time Kehlani releases music, she consistently delivers raw and unfiltered emotions. In her new single, “Folded,” Kehlani takes a soulful R&B breakup song that would usually be filled with anger, sadness and regret and turns it into a song about finding peace and not losing herself in the midst of heartbreak. The lyrics, “So […]
