Tag: Op-ed

Palestinian Director released by Israeli Forces

Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal and two other hostages have been released by Israel. This is only a couple of days after he was ruthlessly beaten and detained by Israeli Forces in the West Bank.  It was reported that three men in military garments beat them while one recorded the assault. It was Tuesday last […]

Don Tolliver & Yeat Collab OTW?

Contemporary Hip Hop hasn’t had a high-profile collab album since November 2022, courtesy of Drake and 21 Savage’s album “Her Loss,” which went No. 1 on the Billboard charts that year. However, for the up-and-comers, an announcement has been made that has gained some traction.  Lyrical Lemonade announced the lineup for their Summer Smash event, […]

Stephen A Smith is being obnoxious

During the prime years of ESPN’s “First Take,” it was common for sports fans to have their eyes glued to the screen daily. Throughout the show’s run, many different styles of shock jocks have come and gone. Whether it was the OG Skip Bayless or Max “I Want Iguodala” Kellerman, there was always someone who […]

Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl

Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl

After the success of Crumbl Cookies, with their weekly rotating flavors and unique take on a sweet treat, other cookie companies have jumped at the opportunity to copy their success.  Crumbl Cookies was founded by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. They started as a single storefront in Logan, Utah. Their concept was simple […]

Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers

Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers

In the age of TikTok soundbites and Instagram-perfect campaigns, politics has become more of a performance and less about actual governance. Some elected officials prioritize viral moments over policy, crafting their public personas like influencers rather than helping the people improve democracy. Politics is supposed to be about policies, governance, and public service, yet nowadays, […]

What’s the craving for Hot Honey

This isn’t any typical Gen Z late-night craving, Hot honey is a trend that’s been around for a while. It’s considered the ultimate sweet and spicy mixed condiment. Most notably, Hot Honey has been implemented on pizza to rising popularity. So, where has the craving for this condiment originated from? It’s 2003 in Brazil. Mike […]

Final Destination Is The 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever

For all gore horror fans, a trailer for the new installment to the Final Destination franchise has dropped a few days ago. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is set to release in theaters on May 16th, 2025. This is the final film of legendary actor Tony Todd before his untimely death. The installment boasts some up and […]

Texas Tech Advances to the Elite 8

With the Sweet 16 almost coming to a close, many victories and heartbreaks have been seen. But one game stood out in the midst of the intensity of March Madness: Texas Tech vs Arkansas. The No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders bested the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks in an overtime thriller. Texas Tech originally […]

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

In U.S. history, voter oppression has been any legal or extralegal measure to reduce voting or registration by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community. In recent years, states have erected barriers to voting by imposing strict voter ID laws, cutting early voting times, restricting registration, and more. With digital technology […]

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