“In The Heights,” “Encanto,” “Moana,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Hamilton,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Shall I keep going? These are all movies and musicals where Lin-Manuel Miranda has worked his magic. Everything Miranda has worked on has been a major hit. In 2002, Miranda and John Buffalo Mailer worked with director Thomas Kail to […]
Tag: Op-ed
Can We Just Let Women Age Naturally?
What’s the obsession with looking younger than you are and going under the knife just to look a certain way? Why can’t we just let women age like they were supposed to? It’s probably because of the criticism women get. We hear this all the time, with men (and women) preferring “natural” women but criticizing […]
Where does Paige Bueckers go from here?
After years of setbacks, injuries, and heartbreaks – the UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball has finally won the NCAA title. This past Sunday, UConn demolished South Carolina 82 – 59. An impressive feat considering South Carolina was the previous champion. It was gratifying, as UConn has not reached a title game since 2016, so to see […]
The Potential Applications of Memory Manipulation
The idea of having complete control of your very thoughts and memories is a concept included in many sci-fi movies and fantasy, but it might become a reality. Neuroscientists have begun experimenting with implants for the brain to produce electric activity that will help with controlling memories. Strengthening memories is the obvious benefit of this […]
The Last of Us Season Two Will Need to Make Changes
The TV adaptation of one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time has done wonders for itself. Anyone who has played the game before got to enjoy the characters and world they fell in love with, while people new to the franchise got to experience it for the first time. The show […]
Esports World Cup Prize Pool is Insane
There was once the widely accepted truth that making a living off video games is impossible. Over the years, this notion has been largely silent due to the existence of Esports and other gaming avenues. Now, we are seeing the reveal of the biggest prize pool ever seen in Esports for the 2025 World Cup. […]
Could The Tarrifs Repopularize Thrift Shopping?
The fashion industry, like all other industries within the United States, is bracing for the impending impact of President Trump’s latest tariffs. The expected price jumps will lead to millions of clothing items lying stagnant on shelves. Now, with more people than ever before likely unable to shop from popular branded clothing stores, alternatives will […]
Alex Ovechkin breaks new goal record!
The Russian Washington Capitol Left Wing has done the unthinkable in hockey history. Alex Ovechkin scored his record breaking 895 career goals this past sunday. Although the Capitols lost to the New York Islanders 4-1, this is still a huge achievement for Ovechkin’s Hall Of Fame career. In his 20th season, “The Great 8” has […]
Movies About Making Movies
If you haven’t noticed, Hollywood seems to love making movies about themselves. Just look at the Wikipedia page listing films about filmmaking. Spoiler alert: There are over 200 of them! From “Babylon” to “The Fabelmans” to “La La Land,” Hollywood is obsessed with telling stories about itself — the glamour, the grind, the mythology. Lately, […]
Trump to dismantle election security networks
After eight years of building election security networks, the Trump administration and the DOGE are dismantling those systems. A network that hundreds of cybersecurity and law enforcement officials have built to protect it from future threats. After laying off 130 staffers since February, DOGE continues to lay off staffers from the CISA. The Trump administration […]
Classical Music is Seeing a Resurgence
In recent years, I have begun to see a trend in the online environment with classical type music. Beethoven, Debussy, Bach, and many others have had their works transcend time to the modern era, being played by young adults and even teenagers. It is a startling revelation that got my gear turning on why it’s […]
NCAA: Florida is on a Roll
Many Gator fans got some good news yesterday when the men’s basketball team claimed their victory against Houston, making it their third time as NCAA champions. This was a surprising turn of events, as the Gators have had very close calls throughout the bracket and could have easily lost out if things had gone a […]
