In an ever-growing pool of stocks and investments, it can be a challenge to know where to hedge your bets. Most new financial ventures are filled with risks, and there is hardly anything that can guarantee success in the future. However, silver and gold have been valuable assets in society for centuries, and yet they […]
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Beyond Genres: How Music is Breaking Down Traditional Categories
For decades, music fans and critics alike have relied on neatly defined genres to categorize the vast landscape of sound. Rock was rock, hip-hop was hip-hop and country stayed in its lane. But today, those once-rigid boundaries are dissolving at an unprecedented pace, leading to a vibrant, often perplexing, sonic tapestry. This increasing fluidity in […]
Why Do Some People Refuse to Eat Pizza Crust?
One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to pizza is when someone eats the entire slice and refuses to eat the crust. Why not just eat it? Does it really taste that bad? What’s wrong with the crust that it’s such a hindrance to eat? Pizza crust is essentially bread so why just […]
The Information War: How Disinformation Fuels Global Instability
In an increasingly interconnected world, the battle for hearts and minds has moved beyond traditional battlefields into the digital realm. Misinformation, propaganda and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are not merely nuisances; they are potent weapons that fan the flames of international conflict and make rational discourse a near impossibility. Misinformation, often spread unintentionally, can quickly become […]
Jaxson Dart Plans to go Far with the Giants
In a recent video now circulating among fans, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart throws a football at a passing jet ski. This throw did a great job at highlighting Jaxson’s impressive strength, which was almost caught by the person on the jet ski. Despite the pass being incomplete, the throw was spot on, which sparked a […]
Sweet vs. Savory: The Real Snack Debate
Sweet or savory? It’s the age old snack question – and everyone has a preference. Loyalty runs so deep it can split friend groups, relationships and maybe even office snack drawers. It may seem surface level, but it might just be a personality test in disguise. Our favorite snacks tell us more than we might […]
Online Influencers and Health: Do They Really Know Best?
It feels like every day now when there’s a new health trend being pushed by influencers that people blindly follow and with this blind trust, deception is easy to achieve. These online influencers may push a certain lifestyle, but do they truly believe in what they say or are there other motivators? Influencers are, inherently, […]
Gaming as Therapy: How Digital Worlds Can Aid Mental Well-being
Video games often bear the brunt of criticism, frequently dismissed as time-wasting distractions or worse, catalysts for isolation. Yet, this narrow perspective overlooks a growing body of evidence highlighting their positive psychological benefits, from offering vital stress relief to fostering deep social connections. It is time to re-evaluate how we perceive this pervasive form of […]
No Salon, No Problem: Embracing DIY Haircuts
I’ve been thinking about cutting bangs for a while, and the other day I decided to just go for it. I took out a pair of scissors and cut them right then, right there. It’s not unusual for me; I often give myself these DIY haircuts. When I casually mention this to my friends, however, […]
The Invisible Labor Behind Your Favorite Show
Hollywood’s spotlight often shines brightest on its stars and directors but behind every captivating film lies the indispensable work of hundreds, if not thousands, of dedicated professionals. From the foundational brilliance of writers to the meticulous artistry of visual effects crews and the tireless efforts of production teams, these individuals are the true architects of […]
New Flavour: Why the Red Bulls Need to shake things up
When you’re a team named after the legendary Red Bull drink — you have to at least have the energy to uplift yourselves. Especially after multiple, consecutive losses, something has to give…right? The New York Red Bulls are going through a winless streak (0-2-3). The most out of anyone in the history of Major League […]
How I Learned to Talk Politics Without Ruining Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinners often feel like political battlegrounds – for me at least. What should be a holiday celebrating togetherness often turns into one of fiery debates. Whether it be issues of climate change, immigration or the economy, at least one person ends up drunkenly yelling and another in tears. Each year, I’d hope it would […]
