Tag: Op-ed

Why Salt & Straw Is So Innovative

What’s the best thing to devour during the summertime? Lemonades, popsicles and watermelons are clearly at the top of the list – however, there is one that absolutely trumps all. One that is just as hydrating but can melt in your mouth. Maybe, even give you a bit of a headache, but still worth it. […]

Poker is a Sport of The Mind

Many kinds of documentaries and championships have often depicted poker as a “mind sport”. This can often be confusing for people who aren’t familiar with the card game since it seems to mostly be reliant on random chance. Although this assessment is technically correct, there is much more that goes on in this game that […]

Mental Wellness Can be Found in Nature

When talking about people’s well-being, it’s important to acknowledge that our mental state is just as crucial to happiness as our physical state. The world can be cruel and unforgiving at times and the pressure can be very detrimental to our thoughts and health. It can sometimes feel inescapable, but the answer to these issues […]

NBC’s Found Lives On?

When you’re watching an up-and-coming show, one of the worst things for a viewer is that their favorite series is canceled. The C-word that everybody dreads is a term as old as time. Such is apparent as NBC has been on a purge, canceling shows left and right. Why? Poor ratings and budget costs. The […]

Five Nights at Freddy’s Sequel Will be For the Fans

Five Nights at Freddy’s has been a cornerstone of horror video games for years. Its subversion of the formula brought in many eyes and quickly lifted it to popularity, spawning many sequels, merchandise, fan games, and even its own movie. The movie rode on the anticipation of many fans back in 2023, with the buzz […]

Right Wing Women are Trying to Bring Back Anti-Feminism

Right Wing Women are Trying to Bring Back Anti-Feminism

In a twist of historical irony, some of the loudest voices attacking modern feminism aren’t men, they’re women. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and influencers like Pearl Davis are reviving 1950s-style gender roles under the guise of “traditional values,” using platforms built by the feminist movements they denounce. The alternative rightwing media ecosystem is targeting […]

Nuggets Vs Thunder: The True MVP Test

The whole MVP (Most Valuable Player) conversation recently has been flowing like a tide of  waves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are the frontrunners: both in the Western  Conference. One point, it was all the rage – another, it was calm. But what is a current theme  throughout the discussion is the usage of backhanded […]

Return To Silent Hill Ain’t It

I don’t know how to start this. So, let’s start off with this statement: I love Silent Hill. It’s one of my favorite video game properties of all time – and it’s among my fav survival horror franchises. The series has always dealt with the blend of psychological and supernatural elements. It’s how it stood […]

UFC 315 Main Event Gets Ugly

It’s only a day before MMA’s premier return to Canada, yet the tensions are already getting higher. Which isn’t necessarily surprising as when two UFC Welterweight fighters are in one room, then things are expected to be filled with testosterone fueled drama. The headliners for UFC’s 315, Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, were at […]

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