According to a recent study performed by Maximillian Kotz, weather conditions from climate change is resulting in drastic effects on the global food market, stating that “recent spikes in the price of food were often associated with heat, drought and heavy precipitation conditions that were so extreme as to completely exceed all historical precedent prior […]
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GRWM Videos Change How We See Ourselves
Everyone online has seen the trend. A girl, recording on TikTok, starts doing her makeup while talking about her life. Whether it be her weekend plans, a breakup or a pimple on her chin, we are all obsessed with the gossip. It’s not about just getting ready, it’s the whole process of sharing yourself. When […]
Why Do We Really Resort to Retail Therapy?
You had a bad day at work. This week just isn’t going your way. On the ride home you stop by the store and pick out some useless sweater that will never be worn. But, for some reason it makes you feel better to drop that $50. This unfortunately means you have fallen victim to […]
Has The Hype Around 2XKO faded out?
Fighting games will always bring excitement to a certain sector of video game fans. That said, considering how long Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game has been in development, many wonder if that excitement is starting to dwindle. 2XKO is a long-awaited fighting game featuring characters from the League of Legends universe. It was a project […]
The Art of the Binge-Watch: Good or Bad for Storytelling?
Remember when a new TV episode was a weekly sarosanct event? I remember. Audiences gathered, discussed and eagerly awaited the next installment. Today, with streaming platforms offering entire seasons at once, the viewing landscape has dramatically shifted, profoundly impacting pacing, cliffhangers and audience engagement. The most immediate casualty of the binge-watching era is often pacing. […]
Are Political Debates the New Reality TV?
Two podiums. A quick one liner. A viral edit waiting to be made. You would think it’s the finale of your favorite reality show, but it’s not – it’s the presidential debate. Somehow an event meant to help viewers decide who to elect as the leader of their country has become a mere spectacle. One […]
MLB Mid-Season Reflections
As the dog days of summer settle in, Major League Baseball’s landscape offers a mix of the expected and the utterly astonishing. One of the season’s most pleasant surprises has undoubtedly been the Kansas City Royals. Widely projected for another rebuilding year, the Royals have defied expectations, showcasing a vibrant young core and a rejuvenated […]
Country Artist Kicked From His Concert
Country Singer Dylan Marlowe was recently kicked from a music festival that he was included in over the weekend. He reportedly was taken away by security after attempting to get a front of house spot to view Jake Owen’s show. Videos surfaced online of the incident, showing that he was recording as he was escorted […]
Beyond Silicon: The Next Frontier in Computing
The whispers of a computational revolution grow louder, yet the path ahead remains shrouded in quantum uncertainty. Quantum computing, a technology leveraging the bizarre principles of quantum mechanics, promises to tackle problems currently intractable for even the most powerful supercomputers. But as researchers inch closer to building stable, error-corrected quantum machines, the societal implications — […]
Your Body Doesn’t Need a Juice Cleanse
Imagine this. You’re down $50. There’s an array of colorful liquids in your fridge. Your stomach is already growling. And it’s only day one. But, hey, anything for a detox, right? Wrong. The truth is, despite the raves from friends and all those Instagram ads, juice cleanses aren’t necessarily super healthy. In some cases, they […]
“Blush Blindness” Is Better Than None At All
Most girls have had that moment of finishing up your makeup and wondering: I feel like I’m missing something? Maybe you add a bit more sparkle to your eyelids or refresh that gloss on your lips, but, for me, there’s always one answer to complete the look – more blush. I usually end up looking […]
The Current State of Film Trailers and How We Got Here
Every time a trailer released for the newest movie to come to cinemas, they usually garnered loads of excitement for moviegoers, yet that seems to have changed. There’s a fundamental problem with film marketing these days that I feel needs to be addressed. It’s hard for film trailers to garner excitement on their own. Don’t […]
