For three years, our global defense against COVID-19 has been a systemic one. Intramuscular vaccines injected into the arm, have reportedly been a success of modern science preventing countless deaths and hospitalizations. But as new variants continue to emerge and transmission remains a constant threat, it has become clear that this approach is incomplete. To […]
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Are Golf Tournaments Too Polished for Modern Sports Fans?
The cheers are polite. The applause is a whisper. At a time when other sports are fueled by screaming fans, professional golf is defined by its silence. It begs a difficult question: Is the sport’s quiet calm a liability in today’s fast-paced, high-emotion world? Golf has always been the “gentleman’s game,” a contest of quiet […]
Visual Novels Don’t Need Interactivity and Complex Gameplay to Be Interesting
Visual novels are a relatively niche form of video game and rather simple design wise. As the name suggests, they are novels in a visual form. They are story-based games that come with music, sound effects and often voice acting. This style of game design on paper is very limited and doesn’t allow for a […]
A National Model for Detention?
Florida’s (FL) decision to open two new immigration detention facilities, colloquially dubbed “Deportation Depot” and “Alligator Alcatraz,” is the latest and most visceral manifestation of a national trend. Across the country, states are stepping into a role traditionally reserved for the federal government, constructing their own border security and immigration enforcement infrastructure. “Alligator Alcatraz,” the […]
The Recent Use of Military Force to Stop a Drug Boat Brings Into Question the Militarization of Law Enforcement
Earlier this week, a drug cartel boat was struck by United States missiles to tighten cartel crackdown efforts. Footage of the missile strike had surfaced online and became a massive focus of discussion among many including news sources and politicians. According to Marco Rubio, who posted on X, “today the U.S. military conducted a lethal […]
Political Gladiator: The is UFC Going to The White House
It’s hard to reconcile the sleek, corporate juggernaut of today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with the chaotic no-holds-barred spectacles of its past. The promotion that fills arenas and commands lucrative television contracts was once a rogue enterprise, a banned curiosity reviled by lawmakers and mocked by traditional sports media. But with its new global reach […]
What Is The Future of Political Parties?
The foundations of American political parties are cracking. For decades, the two major parties have relied on steadfast if predictable coalitions of voters. Democrats (D) banked on urban liberals, labor unions and a diverse array of minority groups. Republicans (R) held a firm grip on white evangelical Christians, suburban families and business interests. But those […]
We can thank Armani for diversifying female businesswear
While numerous designers have made significant contributions to the fashion industry, none has been more influential in diversifying women’s businesswear than Giorgio Armani. Born in 1934, Armani first made waves with his work at Cerruti 1881. His influence skyrocketed after he debuted his brand in 1975. Armani was successful because he could bridge gender divides […]
A Win for Google’s Monopoly, a Loss for Consumers
A federal judge’s recent ruling in the landmark antitrust case against Google has been hailed by some as a win for justice. After a five-year battle, the court declared Google an illegal monopoly. Yet, a closer look at the remedies reveals a verdict that is for consumers, a pyrrhic victory. The decision stops far short […]
Beauty Product Prices Don’t Need To Be Higher Than They Already Are
Beauty products are undoubtedly a common product for women, and even men, to use in their daily life. The cosmetics Industry has expanded over the decades, offering a larger assortment of products and shades to help people become the best version of themselves possible. That said, in recent years, prices have climbed. Customers who aren’t […]
The Rise of the ‘Messy Woman’ Archetype and How We View The Female Protagonist
For a long time, television was a pretty straightforward place for guys like me. We had our male anti-heroes — the mob bosses, the drug lords and the morally ambiguous cops. But something has changed. Now, a new kind of leading lady dominates our screens: the deeply, unapologetically flawed female. From the ruthless political climber […]
Is This The New Axis of Power?
The familiar handshake has become a statement of intent. The public displays of unity between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin — recently on display at a grand military parade in Beijing, China (PRC) — are more than mere photo opportunities. They are the carefully orchestrated symbols of a deepening strategic alignment, […]
