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 […]
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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
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 […]
Whiplash Shows Prime Example of a Manipulator
Last week, I had the pleasure of watching Whiplash for the first time. It is a dramatic film that captures the human capacity of obsession and displays how far someone will go to pursue their dreams. Andrew is the main protagonist of this story, but one character in the film steals the show in every […]
UFC Teams Up with Zach Snyder for New Movie
The sport of martial arts has always been ripe with storytelling potential for many movie directors who want to create their very own underdog film. It seems that the UFC itself has come in to give Zach Snyder a hand in his endeavor to make such a film. The movie, titled Brawler, will be released […]
Why you should watch Netflix’s The Lady’s Companion
In the wave of Netflix releases, there have been some quality shows on the platform this past month. Some of them are international – it’s interesting to witness global programming with in-sync subtitles. A show that’s been on my streaming rotation is “The Lady’s Companion” Created by Bambu Producciones, the series is set in 1871 […]
AI could upend the fashion industry
While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job will definitely be threatened by […]
Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”
Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could happen happens to these characters. […]
Elon Musk and the Myth of the Apolitical Billionaire
Despite Elon Musk’s claim of being politically neutral, his endorsements, tweets, and business decisions have made him a significant political figure, shaping policy on issues like labor rights, AI regulation, and space privatization. The idea that billionaires exist beyond politics isn’t real, yet figures like Musk are eccentric, visionary entrepreneurs whose involvement in political discourse […]
NCAA Final Four Matchups
After all the grueling battles and close-knit victories, we have finally arrived at the NCAA Final Four. The matchups begin on Saturday, April 5th, and will conclude on Monday, April 7th. The teams represented are Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida; coincidentally, all these teams were 1st seeds this season. This instance marks the 2nd time […]
Dear Evan Hansen Should Have Stayed In Musical Theatre
A musical adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen seemed like a logical conclusion on paper. The musical follows the story of the socially isolated high-school student Evan Hansen, whose world changes after a letter he wrote as a writing exercise falls into the hands of the grieving parents of a school acquaintance who bring Hansen into […]
