Finding your personal style nowadays can be hard because everything already seems to have a label or an “aesthetic.” For a long time, I was also a victim of aesthetics instead of finding my own style. Maybe you don’t fit one aesthetic, but maybe your style is a mix of aesthetics; who knows? I’m here […]
Tag: Op-ed
Red, Blue and Chronically Online
America’s political discourse is increasingly shaped by people who live more online than offline. Think of the stereotype of the person who only plays video games and lives in their mom’s basement; yeah, like that. Internet culture consisting of memes, stan behavior and cancel cycles is warping civic engagement, flattening nuance and turning serious policy […]
Doom: The Dark Ages looks enticing
What happens when you combine dark fantasy elements with classic 1st Person, action-heavy sequences? You don’t get a “Heretic” but you do get a Doom Slayer. An ancestor that is just the no mercy, no-nonsense character that Doomguy harbors. The eighth main entry in the “Doom” franchise, “Doom: The Dark Ages” serves as a prequel […]
How “Sinners” is Hollywood’s Most Original Recent Release
“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, might be one of the most creative films Hollywood has released in recent years. A movie with Southern Gothic vampires that celebrates black culture? No one’s ever attempted this before, but with the success of this movie, maybe they should’ve. The creative chemistry between the plot, characters, dialogue, and cinematography […]
2025 NFL Draft Recap: The Who’s Who
For the football world, last night was an event that veered towards history changing – the 2025 NFL Draft. Franchises got their target players, whether 1st or 2nd round – it led to potential changes to their respective teams. For prospect, or in better words, a person finally achieving the dream of reaching the pros: […]
Why the Best Music Right Now Isn’t in English
The best music right now isn’t American or in English, and if you haven’t figured that out yet, you’re missing out on a cultural renaissance. It’s not just pop or rap anymore; it’s about Reggaeton, K-pop, Brazilian Funk, Nigerian Afrobeats and more. This shift isn’t accidental. It’s the result of a melting-pot nation educating itself […]
Financial Education in school needs to be a must
When I was in high school, I started having part-time jobs. It was a way to buy things that I needed and wanted. It was my first taste of responsibility in regard to bills, supplies, and savings. At the time, there was a class I took in my sophomore year. Although it was only one […]
Smiling Friends is A Breath of Fresh Air
The adult animation scene for television has seemingly felt bloated with too many showrunners trying their hand at making the next “Family Guy”. Most of the newer shows display a large amount of crude humor and language in the hopes of appealing to their demographic, only to be shunned for being immature and predictable. However, […]
Myths About Swimming That Are Completely Wrong
Whether talking about it competitively or casually, swimming has always had a flurry of misconceptions that have been floating around for years. Most of these myths are purely made from misunderstandings of what the body goes through during extensive periods of submersion. There is Scientific proof that not only clears up these false claims but […]
Wicked Musical Welcoming Their First Black Elphaba Is A Long Time Coming
Broadway’s Wicked continues to be an incredibly relevant musical even decades following its debut. Following the successful release of its first film adaptation, Wicked’s popularity has soared to new heights. That said, the casting of Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch Elphaba Thropp, has resulted in a significant new casting choice in the Wicked musical. […]
Jameson William and Lions beef?
Amid the NFL Offseason have been draft predictions and potential signings. Within those rumblings, it’s bound that rumors of a team’s direction are imminent. Especially because one organization has been an active name in those talks. The team in question – the Detroit Lions. Last season, they secured 1st place in the NFC North – […]
US becoming Authoritarian?
In this political climate, even a blind man can see that things are getting intense. From election security agencies being cut to the insanity of deportation without trials – it’s understandable why the world has become tuned out from all this pushback from the Trump administration. And to the absolute shocking news of no one, […]
