As the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees face pivotal decisions that could shape their season. While they remain contenders in the American League East, weaknesses in their bullpen, starting rotation, and infield raise concerns. This article explores whether the Yankees should pursue a blockbuster trade or adopt a […]
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New York Needs to Push for More Environmental Health
Over the years, New York has passed many bills regarding the city’s health. These laws often help regulate gas emissions, air pollution, and other air-borne issues. While these efforts are a step in the right direction, they should also focus on the many different problems that the city faces when it comes to providing a […]
Why People Need to Start Reading Again
When was the last time you picked up a book? Based on a national trend, probably too long ago to remember. According to a 2022 survey conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts, less than half of Americans reported reading at least one book a year. This makes sense, considering that many of my […]
The Easy Appeal of Horror Films
The horror genre has been a staple of the film industry for decades, from feature-length films to ten-minute shorts online. Regardless of the movie’s quality, it will always fill theatre seats with people brave enough to see it. How is this possible? What do people get from being scared? Funnily enough, many researchers have asked […]
Silent Hill F Might Be the Craziest One Yet
The revival of the “Silent Hill” franchise has been glorious to watch. Years of online dedication and PlayStation 2 emulators have led to a new wave of fans — those who weren’t alive to witness the franchise’s peak years in the early 2000s. Culminating in the Bloober Team 2024 remake of “Silent Hill 2” to […]
Are We Becoming Desensitized to Political Violence?
Recent events are highlighting a disturbing fact: political violence is becoming much more frequent. From a deadly attack on lawmakers in Minnesota to arson threats in Texas and chaos in Washington, D.C., the headlines keep rolling in. But the American public seems…not surprised? Are we as a country becoming desensitized to political violence? On June […]
AI-Generated Music: The Future or the End of Creativity?
Music has long been regarded as one of humanity’s purest forms of artistic expression. With the rise of artificial intelligence in music production, a debate has emerged: does AI-generated music represent the future of innovation or the demise of creativity? This question cuts to the core of artistic integrity and technology’s evolving role in creative […]
The Knicks Missed Their Chance with Kevin Durant
Things have not been so good for the New York Knicks, as they are still searching for a new head coach to take over. Even during this period of uncertainty, Kevin Durant has made it clear that he would be willing to join the Knicks during the off-season. Despite this seeming like an incredible offer, […]
Fashion Is a Way to “Fake It Till You Make It”
Do you remember the first time you put on a business casual outfit to go into the office? It probably felt like you were just roleplaying as an adult, never feeling quite right in your own clothes. Maybe you’ve felt that way on other occasions, like wearing an evening gown or a suit — dressed […]
The Importance of Ambiance in Game Design
Nowadays it feels that everything in video games is hand fed to the player. Gone are the days where you can find something hidden behind a waterfall, alerted by the sparkly sound being emitted by a concealed collectible. Gone are the days of sneaking through halls and knowing where your enemies are by the sounds […]
Why Practical Effects Work When CGI Doesn’t
CGI has been a greatly effective tool for filmmakers in the modern day. It allows for a greater capacity for scenes and scenarios to be depicted on the big screen that just wouldn’t be possible back in the day. Take the original “Jurassic Park” and “Pirates of the Caribbean,” for example. These films were praised […]
Sampling as a Cultural Archive
By tapping into obscure jazz riffs, dusty gospel loops, and forgotten soul grooves, music producers are doing more than just crafting new beats — they’re curating cultural history. Sampling, historically a foundation of hip-hop and electronic music, has matured into a powerful form of archival work. When a producer plucks a melodic phrase from a […]
