One of Steven King’s large array of stories is getting an adaptation, this time into a television series. “The Institute,” is a science-fiction horror novel released in 2019 and is about Luke Ellis, a boy with telekinesis, who is kidnapped and taken to a secret facility to be tested on. The novel is receiving a […]
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Best Albums Released So Far in 2025
Now that 2025 is almost halfway over, it may be a good idea to take a look back at the year so far to see what kind of music albums have dropped over the past five months and six days and to see which ones are the most significant. One significant album worth mentioning was […]
How Gen Z’s Love for “Wrong” Proportions Challenges Beauty Standards
Gen Z is a generation that does not care about expectations, especially when it comes to fashion. They are constantly pushing the norms of what is considered fashionable– with oversized clothing, chunky shoes and loud accessories. Yes, this is a push to embrace individuality, but it is also a way to fight against restrictive beauty […]
Vance’s Trump Turn Tells the Whole GOP’s Story
J.D. Vance, the current Vice President to and fiercest ally of President Donald Trump, has not always been such a loyal supporter. Vance began as a skeptic to Trump, but as Trump’s influence surged, the party’s true identity and priorities became clear. Vance’s personal shift isn’t just about his affiliation, but it’s a clear reflection […]
Some Books Should Be Judged By Their Covers
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a phrase most of us have heard over and over again. It cautions judgments based on surface-level assumptions, and it’s a good lesson to learn. But, in the world of books, we need to admit that some books should be judged by their covers. Book covers aren’t […]
YouTube Overtaking Streaming Sites as the go to Platform for Films
YouTube, which was originally established in 2005 as a video-based dating platform, has now grown exponentially into a billion-dollar platform that is able to compete with many giants in multiple industries, such as social media, online archives and especially streaming sites. Streaming sites have always been a convenient way to watch films from home and […]
The U.S. is Overmedicated–And It’s Not Just About Big Pharma
Roughly 47 million Americans take prescription medication for mental health treatment. This number has steadily increased over the past decade–a clear indication of not only a mental health crisis but a dependency on pharmaceutical solutions. Many are aware that the American public is overmedicated, but it is often framed as pharmaceutical greed. The mentality is […]
The Trump-Musk Breakup Is a Power Struggle, Not Policy Disagreement
During the 2024 election season, Donald Trump and Elon Musk seemed to be the unlikely political dynamic duo. Two men, neither from traditional political backgrounds, vying together to be the voice of the United States. The relationship appeared to be better than ever when President Trump won the election and both the House of Representatives […]
The Governors Ball Music Festival In NYC
The “Governors Ball Music Festival,” is returning to New York City and is just around the corner. Starting on June 6, 2025, for three full days, there will be nonstop music, dancing, concerts and much more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Several headliners such as rapper Tyler the Creator, American singer-songwriter […]
Phasmophobia Video Game to be Made into a Film: Will it be Good?
“Phasmophobia,” a popular multiplayer supernatural horror game, just got something big announced for it: A film adaptation by Blumhouse studios. Blumhouse is well known for their hit “Five Nights at Freddys,” film adaptation with a sequel on its way, as well as having a “Dead By Daylight,” film adaptation in the works. But the question […]
Healthy Food Exists In All Cultures
The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West. Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what constitutes healthy food is generally […]
Books That Should Be Taught in English Class
Every American student who had to sit through English class from Kindergarten to 12th grade knows the usual suspects: “Romeo and Juliet,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Fahrenheit 451” and more. Don’t get me wrong, these novels are extraordinary and have their place as some of the best novels written, but I think […]
