Tag: Op-ed

Faygo Continues To Pop

The Detroit drink continues to do creative ideas for the brand. Faygo drops two new flavors, which have already been available to most stores in Michigan.  Fans were able to drink the new flavors at a local pop-up event. The flavors are called “Super Pop” and “Bubble Pop”. First, “Super Pop” is a reimagining of […]

“The White Lotus” Finale Shocks Fans

“The White Lotus” Finale Shocks Fans

SPOILERS AHEAD! “The White Lotus” finale is out, and it has gotten mixed reviews. Some fans were shocked, some disappointed, but I found the exploration of whether people can truly move beyond their worst selves and past mistakes to be really important this season. Almost every major character in the finale faces a difficult choice […]

Electric State is Not That Bad

Anyone who has been paying attention to Rotten Tomatoes or other sites would see that The Electric State has garnered a lot of negative reactions from critics and audiences. While these opinions are valid and I agree with them to an extent, I also don’t think it is as bad as people make it out […]

The NCAA Final Two Is Here!

This past Saturday was an excellent turning point for March Madness. The Final Four was a series of epic proportions. Houston Cougars’ second chance rebounds and defensive physicality proved to be too much for the foul-troubled Duke Blue Devils, resulting in a win for the Coogs. Meanwhile, The Florida Gators defeated their SEC rival Auburn […]

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Chappel Roan Should Talk Politics, Even If She Doesn’t Want To

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels as if she doesn’t have […]

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners aims to turn heads

Ryan Coogler has a decorated career. The acclaimed film director has directed beloved movies such as “Fruitvale Station” (2013), “Creed” (2015), and “Black Panther” (2018). His latest offering aims to capture the same sensibilities as his previous ones, but this time, it’s leaning toward the supernatural. “Sinners,” set in the 1930s Jim Crow era in […]

Why Jeremiah Fears is a player to watch out for

March Madness fans should be familiar with or at least aware of the Oklahoma Sooners. The 9th seeded team faced the 8th seed Uconn Huskies in the first round on March 21st. Despite a strong performance, the Sooners were defeated, losing 67-59. There were good moments during the matchup, such as Mohammed Weagues taking Kyle […]

Tesla Sales Plunge

In a surprise to stock watchers, Tesla sales have experienced a significant decline. There were hints of this development in 2024 when Tesla first reported its annual drop in sales. However, with only three months of the year so far, the situation has worsened. Tesla shares have plunged by 13%, the largest drop in the […]

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

Trump Isn’t Running Against Biden—He’s Running Against Democracy Itself

This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself.  For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution and undermining the rule of […]

Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Revitalize The American Dream

Trump and his Republican allies have had their hopes up on the recent Tariffs announced by the administration. They hope that these tariffs will usher in a new age of American progress, encouraging citizens. These tariffs are seen by Republicans and MAGA supporters as the long-awaited solution to bringing back factory work to communities that […]

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