Tag: Op-ed

Final Destination Is The 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever

For all gore horror fans, a trailer for the new installment to the Final Destination franchise has dropped a few days ago. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is set to release in theaters on May 16th, 2025. This is the final film of legendary actor Tony Todd before his untimely death. The installment boasts some up and […]

Texas Tech Advances to the Elite 8

With the Sweet 16 almost coming to a close, many victories and heartbreaks have been seen. But one game stood out in the midst of the intensity of March Madness: Texas Tech vs Arkansas. The No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders bested the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks in an overtime thriller. Texas Tech originally […]

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

In U.S. history, voter oppression has been any legal or extralegal measure to reduce voting or registration by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community. In recent years, states have erected barriers to voting by imposing strict voter ID laws, cutting early voting times, restricting registration, and more. With digital technology […]

‘Woolly Mice’ Creation Sparks Interest in Reviving Extinct Species 

Many kinds of species have been lost to us over the many centuries that we have noticed their remains. With only fossils and bones of what once was, we have been only able to picture what they looked like, sounded like, etc. However, thanks to the efforts of science, we may have a chance to […]

Tesla will not thrive within the Trump administration

Tesla’s reputation has been on a gradual downward spiral in the past few years, spurred on by the recent actions of the Trump administration and its CEO Elon Musk. Yet despite Musk’s belief in his company’s success within the new presidential administration, it may wind up being a cause for his company’s deterioration. Competition is […]

Vaccine Skepticism is more concerning than ever before

It’s been 5 whole years since the start of the COVID-19 Outbreak. We’ve seen professions, sociality, academics, sports and economics impacted through the transition into remote practices. As of now, the world has almost gone back to normal. However, there are still incidents of outbreaks occurring at a constant rate. An insight that reveals a […]

Op-Ed: Does Brazil Have a Shot at the 2026 World Cup?

Op-Ed: Does Brazil Have a Shot at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil, once a soccer powerhouse with five World Cup wins, was defeated by its rivals, Argentina, in a World Cup qualifier match last Tuesday. Argentina beat Brazil 4-1, meaning they officially qualified for the World Cup. Will Brazil qualify, and will they even have a chance at winning their sixth World Cup title?  The top […]

K-Beauty Products Will always be popular Within the US.

Korean beauty products rose in popularity in the United States thanks to the rising popularity of K-pop in the early 2010s. Since then, these beauty products have grown to have a consumer base of various backgrounds. However, the recent negative trade relations between the United States and South Korea due to the Trump Administration could […]

Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics

Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics

X might be the worst hub for political disclosure in terms of social media platforms. While it’s a platform where politicians make big announcements, journalists break stories, and activists mobilize movements, there’s not much meaningful political feedback. By that, I mean that instead of fostering informed debate, X  just amplifies misinformation and justifies false claims. […]

The Nemesis System is The Coolest Mechanic in Gaming

Imagine playing a game and defeating a boss, only to have them return without warning and remember your past actions. Now, imagine that concept being completely personalized, leaving everyone to have unique interactions that can’t be replicated. That is the basis of the nemesis system. It is a gameplay mechanic that was created by the […]

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