There are hundreds of plays and strategies that teams make use of throughout their games, with most of them playing into the strengths of the players. Many plays have been scrutinized in the past and even have gotten banned, which is the current debate NFL is having over the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature move: the “tush […]
Tag: Op-ed
James Gunn’s Superman: Fitting or Redundant?
The world of Toronto—sorry, Metropolis, is a world that many comic enthusiasts love returning to. All better when the centerpiece of the fictional city is Superman. A blue collar hero whose optimism has captivated legions of fans for over 80 years. In case you need a refresher – what does it all entail? Answer: a […]
SNL’s 50th Season Finale Sparks Controversy Over Abrupt Ending
Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before leaving the show to do […]
Piracy’s Impact on the Music Industry
Piracy has forever been an issue for artists in any field of entertainment. The allure of free music without any need for subscriptions or other forms of payment is often too enticing for some. Although the negatives are pretty apparent, the rise of this activity is due to the rise of pricing that created a […]
From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports
Friday marked a day when New York City felt united, despite the constant clashing between different sports fans. I’m not a New York native, but I have even heard about the city’s long-time sports rivalries. And on Friday, it seemed like most of the city had something to celebrate, and to someone who isn’t that […]
Bodegas Deserve the Same Respect as Gourmet Markets
Gourmet markets often receive praise for their curated selection and upscale ambiance, but they lack culture and familiarity. Bodegas on the other hand are flowing with culture and the feeling of closeness and family, yet they don’t get equal respect for their community role. If you don’t know what a bodega is, it’s a small […]
The Surrealism Of Bring Her Back
Picture this sequence: it’s April Fool’s Day. A24 drops a trailer for a project that looks like a typical newlywed couple moving into a new house. At first glance you feel as if it’s going one way but as you watch the rest of the trailer – it goes into a completely different direction. There […]
The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Crisis Is Already Here
The U.S. Supreme Court isn’t drifting toward crisis; it’s already there. With approval ratings at historic lows, ethics scandals clouding justices’ reputations, and a pattern of partisan rulings reshaping American life, public faith in the court has crumbled. The U.S. Supreme Court used to be a symbol of impartial justice, but recent polls and public […]
Jalen Brunson Needs to Come Correct
In the realm of the NBA playoffs, Game 5s are incredibly crucial. In a best-of-seven series, the fifth game is considered the deciding factor of who wins the matchup. Especially when a series is tied at 2-2—the team winning that game goes on to advance to the next round by 84.1 percent. Home court advantage […]
The Future of VR
The many efforts of revolutionary game development have taken forms that go beyond just the controller and screen. Many people still remember Nintendo’s power glove and all the earlier versions of virtual reality that tried to implement more of the player’s actual movements into the games. Even as technology evolved, this desire has not waned […]
Knicks VS. Celtics: The Turning Point
The semifinals for the championship have never felt so tense, with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics trading game after game with each other. The recent match that went down yesterday proved that the Celtics still have some fight in them, but the Knicks are still ahead with their one-win advantage. The next few […]
NFL Going International
Let’s be real – NFL fans have been aware of the organization’s focus on going global. During the most recent Super Bowl, commercials aired highlighting the league’s potential expansion to Africa – a campaign similar to the NBA’s international efforts over the last two decades. The momentum now leads into an organized schedule for international […]
