Tag: Op-ed

Evolution of Wrestling Games

Evolution of Wrestling Games

Wrestling games have come a long way since the initial release of the first WWE wrestling game on console, WWF WrestleMania. Released in 1989, WWF WrestleMania marked the beginning of a widely successful wrestling franchise that has now lasted for at least four decades. Wrestling games have always been a late-night treat after a long […]

Fresh Hot Chicken or A Stroke Within a Tender?

Fresh Hot Chicken or A Stroke Within a Tender?

When I discovered that there was a new chicken spot in town, I got a little excited, especially since it specialized in hot chicken. While the usual chicken joints are good, eating from the same restaurant eventually becomes a bit repetitive—so when I heard that Dave’s Hot Chicken was the newest chicken restaurant in town, […]

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Wildlife and Politics

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Wildlife and Politics

Today, March 3, is World Wildlife Day (WWD). Established in 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly, WWD marks the anniversary of the “signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora”, also known as CITES. This agreement was created to address the wildlife trade that pushes species towards […]

My Nervous System Needs Me

My Nervous System Needs Me

Yoga and meditation, journaling, breathwork–all such simple tasks, but they make all the difference for our wellbeing. In recent months, there has been a shift in the way individuals are taking control of their mental wellbeing and processing emotions and trauma they have experienced. Rather than prioritizing therapies such as psychotherapy, or ‘talk therapy,’ individuals […]

War in Middle East Forces ATP players to Stay

War in Middle East Forces ATP players to Stay

Saturday marked the conclusion of the grueling Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Tournament. The ATP 500 tournament lasted for a week as many of the top players of the circuit competed to hold the trophy and catapult themselves up the ranks. Russian-native Daniil Medvedev came out on top, lifting the trophy in unorthodox fashion as […]

Singing to Fight Fascism

Singing to Fight Fascism

Over this past weekend, people from across the country joined together to celebrate community and resistance against fascism through song. The nationwide protest was organized by Singing Resistance, which is a grassroots movement with over 95 chapters across the US. You have probably seen this group’s work before, even if you didn’t recognize the name. […]

Trump’s Recent War Initiation is Only a Distraction

Trump’s Recent War Initiation is Only a Distraction

Anyone who knows Donald Trump knows that the current U.S. President always has a trick or two up his arse–nal…see what I did there? Trump has always found himself at the center of controversy, typically creating conflict through his own selfishness and lack of respect for others. While the president always lands himself in hot […]

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