Flopping is a common act in sports that has existed for several years now. Even some of our favorite players have been guilty of committing the not-so-honorable act. It is rare to sit through an entire game where not a single person takes an exaggerated blow or a dramatic fall to the ground. Flopping has […]
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The Harry Potter TV Adaptation Might Be A Waste Of Time
Discussion surrounding the upcoming HBO television adaptation of Harry Potter since its announcement in 2023. Audience reception was quite mixed despite how much precedent a production like this has had in the years leading up to it. Technology has advanced to the point where fantasy television shows can now match the scale of their source […]
Do We Seriously Need a 12-Step Skincare Routine?
According to the Internet, in order to have the skin of an angel we need about a twelve step routine to ensure hydration and glow. Without every single product that is sold on the shelf, our skin will age prematurely and look dull and lifeless. It is key to spend every penny we earn on […]
ICE Activity Pushes Minnesota Schools to Reinstate Online Learning
Schools in Minnesota have reinstated COVID-era online learning protocols due to an increase in ICE activity in the state. Many students are afraid to go to school due to the threat of parents and caregivers being detained by ICE agents during pickup and drop-off. In an attempt to keep students on track academically, school districts […]
Spy Software Used by ICE Agents
Let’s take a look at some of the technology ICE is using to conduct its activities in the US. Tangles and WeblocTangles is a monitoring tool that scrapes sites for posts and personal information. When ICE adds individuals to a watchlist, they are alerted whenever that person posts on social media. It can also be […]
New Jersey Legislature Passes 3 Anti-ICE Bills
Last week, New Jersey lawmakers passed a trio of bills in response to ICE actions across the United States. The passing of these bills only gained urgency after the events in Minnesota with the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. These bills include a variety of provisions aimed at protecting the people of […]
How Increased Demand for AI Affects the Smart Appliance Industry
At the end of last year, Micron Technology announced that it would be focusing all sales of RAM (Random Access Memory) hardware on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. This has led to a dramatic increase in RAM prices as consumer-available supplies begin to disappear. What does this mean for the average American? Well, RAM in […]
The Ink Era: Gen-Z & Their Tattoos
“Honey, would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” – Kim Kardashian. Well, maybe we would! Or maybe we are not a Bentley, maybe we are simply someone who wants to decorate our skin the way we want to. Tattoos are not only meaningful pieces of art personalized to our liking, but a method […]
Books with Adult Content Shouldn’t Have Cute Cartoon Covers
Regardless of the saying, many people judge books by their covers. And why shouldn’t we? A picture is worth a thousand words, right? The design of a book cover can tell readers a lot about what’s inside. Between a book cover with a title in bold font and an image of a dark cabin in […]
Taking on the Thrift Stores
To be our best dressed self, we need to empty our bank account and spend as much money as we can to have the wardrobe of our dreams. Right? Absolutely not! As much as we all love a good, retail-therapy based expensive shopping spree, being fashionable does not have to correlate with picking up every […]
Changes to USPS Postmark Rules will Affect Mail-in Voting and Taxes
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has recently updated its postmark rules. As of December 2025, instead of mail being postmarked the day it was sent, the postmark will reflect when that piece of mail was processed by an “automated USPS sorting machine,” which means that some mail could be postmarked days after it was […]
Bandcamp’s Stance Against AI Music Should Be The Music Industry Standard
AI technology has been encroaching more and more into the creative space in recent years. With so many companies announcing efforts to integrate AI technology into their business practices, artists of all kinds are growing fearful that they will be put out of work. In the music industry, the threat of AI is ever-present. Covers […]
