Urban College Campuses, The Best Of All Worlds

Urban College campuses make up about 68% of all American colleges, according to the APLU. These campuses are generically grouped together as being located within the boundaries of a large metropolitan area, such as Columbia University in Upper Manhattan, Florida International University in West Miami, and UCLA in Los Angeles. There are many examples of urban campuses across the country, and they come in many … Continue reading Urban College Campuses, The Best Of All Worlds

Why Daylight Savings is Pointless

By: Thomas Horvath We have now entered into daylight saving time of the year, and I, along with many others, are not thrilled. I’m not a farmer, so I can’t speak on how much it helps them (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t help them at all), but it’s doing all other Americans no favors. In this article, I will explain why daylight savings should be discarded. … Continue reading Why Daylight Savings is Pointless

Who Wanted This Bridge?

The construction of a new extension to I-395 in downtown Miami has been nearing completion over the past several months. Construction on the project began in 2019, and is projected to be completed by late 2027, though the end date for construction has been pushed back several times. The main purpose of this project is to double-deck SR-836 while it runs over the Miami River, … Continue reading Who Wanted This Bridge?

The Mothers Guide (on how to tell if your child is Slacking off)

Slacking off is probably my third best skill, behind sitting on my computer and eating food. It’s something I do constantly, and I think I do it pretty well (you could call me a professional slacker)! I’m not exactly sure if I could be called a full-time slacker, since I do have a job and I do work at least 3 days a week (hopefully … Continue reading The Mothers Guide (on how to tell if your child is Slacking off)

Music in class is NOT distracting

    Written by Shane Miller I think most of Gen-Z and Gen Alpha have experienced a similar situation I had recently, wherein a teacher tells you to “take out your earbud” because it’s “distracting” you. Most teachers treat it extremely seriously, almost as seriously as staring at your phone and scrolling Instagram or TikTok, even if you’re taking notes and participating actively in whatever lesson is … Continue reading Music in class is NOT distracting

The Digital Media Controversy

By: Thomas Horvath In recent news, there has been a controversy in the digital media industry. The controversy has been elevated in discussion due to two recent events from major companies. The director of subscriptions at Ubisoft made a very controversial claim that consumers need to stop thinking they fully own the video games that they digitally buy. “One of the things we saw is … Continue reading The Digital Media Controversy

The Ethics of AI

By: Thomas Horvath The Artificial Intelligence (AI) takeover has been heavily controversial, especially when it comes to the entertainment industry. One of the big reasons for the writer and actor strike last year was the usage of AI to utilize an actor or actress’ image and likeness after they passed. Besides film, the music industry is also struggling with the ethics of AI and how … Continue reading The Ethics of AI

Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

By: Thomas Horvath It is common knowledge to many Americans that Disney has the rights to Marvel and its characters in movies (except Spider-Man and The Hulk) and merchandise. You will see Marvel in or at most if not all of Disney’s stores, movies, services, and, if you live in California, attractions at Disneyland. But if you go to Disney World, you’ll notice that the … Continue reading Why Marvel is at Universal Studios and Why It’s Good for You

The Violent Video Game Controversy

By: Thomas Horvath The recent announcement of GTA VI, the next installment in the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto franchise, was given a release year of 2025. The internet erupted at the news, and many fans young and old could hardly hold in their excitement. While the GTA series is popular, it’s also one of the most controversial video game series of all time, often being … Continue reading The Violent Video Game Controversy

Cormac McCarthy and his Legacy

Cormac McCarthy was a famous American writer who wrote several important novels for American culture. Chief among his famous works are books such as No Country for Old Men and The Road, both of which are mostly known for their film adaptations. He also created several other novels which covered American culture, and the novel which I personally believe is his best work is the … Continue reading Cormac McCarthy and his Legacy