On Feb 7, 2025, a small indie game called “A Game About Digging a Hole,” by DoubleBee. It’s a short game about buying a house, digging a hole in the backyard and reaching the bottom to reach treasure. You might think it may have seen a few downloads with not much success, and yet it […]
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Why Can’t My Phone Battery Last Like a 2005 Nokia?
I’ll just say it: I’m tired of babying my phone battery like it’s some fragile little bird. What happened to the days when phones actually lasted? Back in 2005, I heard there were those Nokias that lived for days. Days. Apparently, you could leave it on the counter, forget about it for a week, come back and […]
New York’s Financial Sector Losing Its Dominance Over the Field
New York City has been considered the world’s financial capital for years, thanks to the presence of Wall Street and The New York Stock Exchange. However, when it comes to the size of the financial workforce in the sector, a new rival has emerged in Texas. Recently, Texas now has more workers in the financial […]
What Makes Older Music More Popular for Internet Culture?
Music holds a great influence and importance within culture, especially on the internet. Many people online, whether it be for humor, enjoyment, or personal creative projects, music has a large grasp on culture. Modern music that was released within the past five years is without a doubt influential; however, older music, whether from the early […]
Cheese Boards Are Just Adult Lunchables — and That’s Beautiful
Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit or chocolate. It’s portioned, and […]
Sister Jean, College Basketball Icon, Dead at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the renowned team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team, The Ramblers, has passed away at the age of 106. Sister Jean was born in 1919 in San Francisco, California. She has said that the first time she considered becoming a nun was in third grade. After graduating from high […]
Gaza Peace Talks Progress
For those unaware, over the past few weeks, negotiations have been ongoing for peace talks for the war over Gaza. Hamas and Israel have come to the negotiation table, and both sides have begun looking for a peaceful solution to the situation. Many other countries, including the United States of America, have come to the […]
I’m All About My Daily Walks — Until the Weather Says “Not Today, Girl”
I love my daily walk. It’s not some big power-walking moment. I’m not speed-walking in matching athleisure while listening to an inspirational podcast. Most days, I’m just walking around the neighborhood in my worn out Adidas, listening to sad music like the main character in a film. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I listen to […]
“Roofman”, Channing Tatum’s New Film Received Positive Reviews from Critics
For those unaware, tomorrow, October 10th, Derek Cianfrance is set to release his new movie “Roofman” in movie theaters across the nation. The movie is set to be a dark comedy with famous actor Channing Tatum, playing Roofman, a criminal who is hiding from the police inside a toy store. The story of “Roofman” is […]
Disney Channel Taught Me I’d Have a Secret Identity and a Cool Wardrobe by Age 14 — I Got Anxiety and Mismatched Socks Instead
When I was a kid, Disney Channel made me think that being a teenager would be amazing. I was convinced my life would be full of these epic moments, cool clothes and maybe even a secret identity. I thought I’d have some kind of double life, a closet that organized itself and a group of […]
Yankees are Out of The Running for The Championship
This last Wednesday, October 8th, the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays played their fourth and final game to determine who would be heading to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). In a devastating loss, the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays, five to two, ending their season and removing their chances of […]
Is Shein Trying To Evolve Above Its Fast-Fashion Reputation?
Fast fashion has fully cemented itself within the fashion industry. Despite the growing impact of recent tariffs on fashion consumers, global brands like Shein and Temu continue to generate massive amounts of revenue. Despite this, recently it seems that these are attempting to evolve their image in the fashion world. Global fast fashion brand Shein […]
