The global release of “Umamusume: Pretty Derby,” several months ago has cemented itself as a highly popular game among many online. This game, which is heavily based off real life racehorses, has sparked a newfound interest in horse racing not just in Japan, where the game is based in, but worldwide as well. For example, […]
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Stop Calling It a “Guilty Pleasure” When It’s Just a Really Good Snack
Alright, it’s time we had a talk. If you’re still calling your favorite snack a “guilty pleasure,” I have one thing to ask you: why? Seriously, why? I don’t understand the negative connotation that comes with our favorite snacks. It’s not like you’re embezzling money or committing tax fraud. You’re literally just eating a […]
Donna Jean Godchaux, The Singer for the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
On November 2nd, American singer and member of the rock band, Grateful Dead, Donna Jean Godchaux, passed away after losing her fight with cancer at the age of 78. She passed away in the Nashville hospice surrounded by her family. Donna Jean Godchaux was born in 1947 and has contributed significantly to the history of […]
Seven Firefighters Hurt After Car Fire Sparks Explosion in the Bronx
Seven members of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) were injured Wednesday evening after responding to what was at first a trash fire in the Bronx. The fire took a turn for the worst when the flames spread to parked cars which resulted in a sudden explosion, officials said. The incident […]
Supreme Court Considering Bid to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Precedent
This Friday, November 7, the United States Supreme Court is set to meet in private to consider the bid that could overturn the same-sex marriage precedent that has been set for a decade now. The Supreme Court is meeting this Friday to determine which appeals will be heard by the judges and which appeals will […]
Saying “No” Is a Wellness Practice
We talk a lot about eating healthy, exercising and sleeping well. I can’t remember a single health class I’ve taken that doesn’t go over these things, let alone videos you see on your phone or advertisements in the media. One of the simplest ways to take care of yourself but always the one that is […]
Is Vegan Leather Doing More Harm Than Good?
Animal materials in fashion have grown controversial and even looked down on since the beginning of the 21st century. In the past, the use of animal materials in clothing has decimated animal populations, bringing many species close to extinction. Unsurprisingly, this has led many within the industry to look for alternative materials. Many researchers have […]
‘Now You See Me’ Sequel to Hit Theaters Next Week
On Friday, November 14th, the next film in the hit movie series ‘Now You See ME’ is set to be released. The movie ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’, is the third movie in the film series and is set to be one of the best. The film is set to be about the […]
TV Bloopers Deserve a Comeback
The best part of old TV wasn’t always the show itself. It was what came after. The screen would move on to the credits, and you get the chance to see these moments between the cast where they’re having fun and laughing. Somebody forgot their line. Somebody dropped a prop. The whole thing would appear in […]
Josh Paschal Shares His Fight Against Cancer
In 2018, Josh Paschal, a member of the Detroit Lions, found out that he had cancer. It started when he noticed an abnormal bump on the bottom of his foot. When his trainer urged him to check it out, he discovered that he had cancer, and it was already at the 3B stage of growth. […]
Government Shutdown Now the Longest in US History
As of this week, this government shutdown has become the longest period our government has been shut down in our country’s history. With the government being shut down for so long, many fear that the long-term impacts of this impasse will last for years to come. As of today, over a million federal workers have […]
Why “Remember the Titans” Still Hits Hard Today
Honestly, I didn’t really think much of the movie Remember the Titans when I first saw it on the TV. Growing up, my brother was a football player, and my uncle was a coach. It was pretty typical for a football movie of some kind to be on in our house. It took sitting down and watching […]
