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
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
Why Water Parks Are Underrated
By: Thomas Horvath Most people in America have probably been to an amusement park before. If you have, it’s also very likely that you had a blast during your visit. I love amusement parks, but they can sometimes be a real struggle. It’s either super expensive, or super hot out, or super crowded, or other things. An often underrated alternative is water parks, which I’d … Continue reading Why Water Parks Are Underrated
Video Game Prices
By: Thomas Horvath The video game industry is thriving and developing at an exponential rate, seemingly advancing more and more with every new console. Games are becoming bigger in size, which is great for technology and consumers, but comes at a price. Modern video games are becoming quite pricey, with the average price for a new game ranging from $60-70. The consoles themselves are all … Continue reading Video Game Prices
Why You Should Read One Piece
By: Thomas Horvath For a long time, anime and manga were shunned by most people in America. They were seen as weird, foreign cartoons that only nerds liked. But recently, anime and manga have become very popular in the mainstream culture of America. Manga has become so popular that Demon Slayer alone was outselling the majority of American comics combined. Anime started to become popular … Continue reading Why You Should Read One Piece
Why Space is Fascinating
From the beginning, humankind has been studying space, whether from a telescope on Earth or one in deep space. We have found planets in other solar systems “habitable zones” but still have numerous theories on whether extraterrestrial life could be possible. Many other theories go hand-in-hand while several others repel each other. If you go back even just 65 years ago when the Sputnik 1 … Continue reading Why Space is Fascinating
How to Avoid Spoilers
By: Thomas Horvath Whether you’re waiting for a movie or a video game to release, the last thing you want to do is be spoiled. Sometimes you’ll see a leaked clip on your social media feed or overhear a classmate or coworker mentioning it. Either way, for the most part, it stinks to be spoiled. This article will give some tips on how to avoid … Continue reading How to Avoid Spoilers
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?
NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex misson
Jackson Way NASA’s OSIRIS-REX mission has introduced returned portions of an asteroid known as Bennu! Imagine gathering area souvenirs from thousands and thousands of miles away. After much planning and tough work, a tablet full of rocks and dirt from Bennu safely landed in Utah. Scientists have been careful about maintaining the asteroid bits, surrounding them with nitrogen, a fuel that doesn’t blend with different … Continue reading NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex misson
Writer’s Burnout
By: Thomas Horvath Many writers suffer from burnout. Burnout is when you feel exhausted from doing your job for too long without letting your mind or body get the rest that it needs. Writing often without a break can make you feel like you have no energy to come up with topics or write anymore. But there are ways to deal with burnout. This article … Continue reading Writer’s Burnout
The Snapper 