It’s OK to fail

Throughout life, there will be several challenges, some easier than others. Although the ones that knock you down can be tough, it was probably for the better. Failure isn’t necessarily something to be ashamed of; it’s more of something to learn from.  The word failure in the dictionary is a “lack of success”; however, Albert Einstein put it best when he said, “Failure is success … Continue reading It’s OK to fail

One-Step Forward, Two Steps Back – The Modern American Car Industry

The phrase “one step forward, two steps back” is probably the best metaphor for the modern automobile industry, especially in the United States. While massive advancements have been made in electric vehicle technology, self-driving, and build quality, massive downgrades have come with them. Many modern vehicles now lack shifters, and instead use buttons. Some are worth tens of thousands of dollars, yet basic quality-of-life features … Continue reading One-Step Forward, Two Steps Back – The Modern American Car Industry

The Story of an Album And An Unreleased Track

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most (rightfully) celebrated artists in the modern rap and hip-hop industries. His career, beginning in the early 2000s with his freestyles at many clubs across South-Central Los Angeles, has become one of the most celebrated and influential in modern rap. From his humble origins in small Los Angeles dive bars to headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime show in … Continue reading The Story of an Album And An Unreleased Track

The Perfect Miami-Based Company For Overthrowing Carribean Governments

CTU Security is a Miami-based private security and mercenary company that has a very small and clandestine public presence. However, in the past three years, a spotlight has been put on CTU Security over their direct involvement in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Morise in 2021, and the aftermath, which saw the Haitian government recently collapse under pressure from gangs and the resignation of … Continue reading The Perfect Miami-Based Company For Overthrowing Carribean Governments

The Necessary Traits of Being a Survivor

By: Thomas Horvath “Today our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant, and to face the challenge of change.” This quote is from The World House written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was not only a brilliant thinker but also a survivor who perfectly represents the traits needed to be a survivor. … Continue reading The Necessary Traits of Being a Survivor

Why Do Book Adaptations Often Fall Flat?

By: Thomas Horvath Any avid book fan will know the excitement and ensuing disappointment of their favorite book being adapted into a movie. It can be exciting at first to see the world and characters visible to the human eye, but movies based on books tend to get a bad rep from book fans. But why is that? This article will go into the main … Continue reading Why Do Book Adaptations Often Fall Flat?

History of; Miami MetroRail

Written by Shane Miller Miami Metrorail is (currently) the only urban rapid transit system in the state of Florida, and, as the name suggests, is based in Miami, providing 25 miles of dual-tracked rail service from Dadeland to Palmetto. Being a relatively small transit system for a city of Miami’s size, it is a unique example of urbanism in a city that, similar to Los … Continue reading History of; Miami MetroRail

What is “Gonzo” Journalism?

Written by Shane Miller “Gonzo” Journalism, a term that often confuses or befuddles many people. The concept of a Gonzo journalist has been around since the 1970s, during the beginning of the New Journalism movement. Championed by famous figures like Hunter S. Thompson and popularized with the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, being a Gonzo journalist is being a character in your own … Continue reading What is “Gonzo” Journalism?