Tag: Op-ed

Everything you need to know about the Alex Pereira Vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight ahead of UFC 313

UFC 313 is tomorrow, March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. There is a lot of coverage, with 12 matchups scheduled. However, one matchup is making the headlines everyone wants to see: Alex Pereria vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Pereria, the Brazilian three-time title defender and runner-up for Fighter Of The Year 2024, is […]

Do We Need to Reduce Plastic Use?

It is not uncommon now to walk into a restaurant and order a drink, only to receive it with a paper straw. The same could be said for any business that is attempting to get rid of plastic dinnerware, lids, cups, and other disposables. Not everybody is happy with their paper replacements that practically dissolve […]

Bowling: The Perfect Casual Sport

Sports have been a cornerstone in entertainment for centuries, and many of them now have billions of fans that watch on from the comforts of home or sitting in the bleachers, cheering on their favorite team and players. Of course, recreational sports have also been around for those who want to participate in a more […]

Why Cam Ward is the definite pick for the Giants

The 90th annual NFL Draft is one month away, yet the New York Giants find themselves at an interesting crossroad. After another season of offensive struggles and uncertainty at the quarterback position, it’s time for a change. Names like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy sparked headlines; there’s one name that should be on […]

How Entertainment Media Should Handle Controversial Topics

The political environment has always been a divisive territory of conversation for decades and it is easy to see why. Opinions on certain issues and policies vary greatly, with people having their thoughts tailored to their background, demographics, geography, and other relevant influences. These tough topics are now becoming more prominent in our entertainment as […]

Video Game Movies are Doing Great and Here’s Why

In recent years, there has been a large increase in movies inspired by or based on preexisting video games. Although there have been some duds here and there, most of these movies have turned out well, with their efforts being rewarded with stunning box office reports and appraisals. This success has undoubtedly piqued the interest […]

Ojerime Is the Best R&B Artist of this Decade

In a decade where R&B has struggled to find its identity, often caught between the nostalgia of the past and the genre-blending tendencies of the present, Ojerime has emerged as a rare talent who embodies the best of both worlds. While mainstream R&B continues to lean towards pop, trap beats, and overproduced aesthetics, Ojerime has […]

NBA working with NBC could do wonders for this era of Basketball

For years, basketball fans have longed for the nostalgia of NBC’s NBA broadcasts, when the game was at its cultural and competitive peak. The legendary theme music, the high-quality production, and the larger-than-life storytelling made the NBA on NBC an unforgettable era for hoops. As rumors swirl about the league potentially returning to the network […]

Anti-Trans Agenda of Trump Could Be The Start Of More Discrimination

Donald Trump was re-elected as the President of the United States and officially stepped into office on January 20, 2025. His first agenda was signing an executive order against transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, which discriminates against their entire identity. The executive order is titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth […]

Is the One-Hit Wonder Phenomenon a Blessing or a Curse?

Is the One-Hit Wonder Phenomenon a Blessing or a Curse?

The music industry is already a fast environment, and fame can be forgotten as quickly as it came. The ones who struggle with it most? One-hit wonders. Artists referred to as One-hit wonders are artists who achieve massive success but only on a single track. One-hit wonders struggle to find success within the music industry […]

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