Tag: OpEd

Why Have The USA’s Olympic Uniforms Been So Lacking?

Why Have The USA’s Olympic Uniforms Been So Lacking?

​Olympic Uniforms are a significant part of an Olympic team’s overall aesthetic. It acts as an easily identifiable snapshot of the country that is being represented to the world, and can make a significant break in the audience perception of the athletes themselves. Each country needs to take that precious time developing designs that are […]

Approaching the All-American Halftime Show

Approaching the All-American Halftime Show

The world’s largest stage is about to be lit up–the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Every year, one of the most popular artists puts on a spectacular show for not only football fans, but the entire world. When an artist is chosen to perform the show, they go on to have a rampage of a career […]

Rebuilding Coral Reefs

Rebuilding Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are a key ocean ecosystem, but the consequences of climate change over the last few decades have left many of them completely decimated.  Many activists and companies are actively working to reverse damage and rebuild coral reefs. Let’s take a look at some of those efforts! Ecoblox The National Science Foundation introduced the […]

Why Gabbie Hanna’s “Adultolescence” is Just Plain Nonsense

Why Gabbie Hanna’s “Adultolescence” is Just Plain Nonsense

As I am writing this entry, I am going to try my absolute best to not end up on Gabbie Hanna’s blocklist by the end of the week. A few months ago, I found myself interested in reading her 2017 book “Adultolescence” where she writes a series of not so profound poems that address her […]

Will Elon Musk’s Merger End In The Death Of Tesla As We Know It?

Will Elon Musk’s Merger End In The Death Of Tesla As We Know It?

​Tesla has had many major ups and downs since the beginning of the Trump Administration’s second term, but this time is looking close to a breaking point. Tesla has seen major hits to its reputation due to Musk’s political dealings and fierce competition with Chinese electric vehicle companies. Last year, Tesla EV sales declined in […]

Why Sabrina Carpenter’s Songs are so Iconic

Why Sabrina Carpenter’s Songs are so Iconic

While Sabrina Carpenter has tears running down her thighs, I have tears running down my eyes—figuratively that is. Sabrina has transformed drastically from her earliest days where she starred in Girl Meets World to become one of the most iconic pop stars in the modern music climate. There’s just something about her music that is […]

The Party Line Project

The Party Line Project

The Party Line Project is a social experiment from Matter Neuroscience that aims to prove Americans are more alike than different through meaningful conversations. According to the social media post announcing the project, the goal is “to create space for friendly, human-to-human conversations… a few different opinions (even on important political topics) should not block […]

Bouncing Down Broadway

Bouncing Down Broadway

Broadway–the street in New York City where dreams come true. Aspiring actors from across the world travel to the city in order to ‘make it on Broadway.’ We see spectacular shows and wonderful actors, and enter into an environment that makes anyone feel special in seconds. As we think about Broadway, it is as important […]

Chappell Roan’s Grammy Look Showcases The Artistic Extent Of Faux Tattoos

Chappell Roan’s Grammy Look Showcases The Artistic Extent Of Faux Tattoos

The Grammys red carpet has been a popular avenue for artists and those behind their wardrobes to showcase their unique style, personal or otherwise. It’s expected that what ever look is showcased will have an impact on social media an popculture through fashion and beauty trends and standards. Popular music artist Chappell Roan was one […]

Propaganda with a Side of Popcorn

Propaganda with a Side of Popcorn

Let’s take a look at some new movies released by Amazon that feature some troubling messages.  Der Tiger (The Tank) Released on Amazon Prime on January 2, 2026, this movie follows a Tiger tank team of German soldiers during WWII, tasked with completing a covert mission behind enemy lines to “rescue” a Colonel with important […]

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