Share: The way people present themselves has always been under the scrutiny of the public eye. Whether you’re a celebrity or not, the way you look is seen by everybody in your day-to-day life. Beauty standards already uphold dangerous ideals for an individual to try to uphold, especially in a diverse American society that upholds a European beauty standard. Dangerous beauty trends have led to an upsurge in eating disorders and addictions to plastic surgery. Now, a new dangerous beauty trend has begun to make …
Great bout, bad idea: UFC at the White House
Share: There may not be a more uniquely American way to celebrate 250 years of the nation without bloodshed. On Sunday, June 14, at 5 p.m., UFC Freedom 250 will take place on the South Lawn of the White House, yes, the White House. As a bonus, the event also falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday. However, the card itself is loaded with compelling fights. Long-time fan favorite Justin Gaethje will face the undefeated and undisputed Illia Topuria for the lightweight title, while Alex “Poatan” …
WHO will help us now? Concern about the Hantavirus is valid
Share: A new virus is scaring the world, for good reason, too, since the passengers aboard the cruise ship who tested positive for hantavirus were allowed to go home. At the very least, the passengers aboard should have been quarantined at secure medical facilities to ensure they aren’t a threat to the public. Many are aware of the story of the Hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship, which infected eight people and killed three, and this is reminiscent of the COVID-19 panic that spread …
Drug raid in MacArthur Park: The war that keeps repeating itself
Share: The Los Angeles Police Department conducted much-needed raids in MacArthur Park on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as well as at multiple locations across Southern California, including San Gabriel and Calabasas. Officers seized approximately 40 pounds of fentanyl and 3 pounds of methamphetamine. The removal of these drugs is not an abstract policy matter; it is the prevention of immediate, often irreversible harm. “Enough drugs to kill 190,000 people,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonald. The MacArthur Park location, long described by law enforcement and media …
LeBron needs to return to leave a lasting legacy with the Lakers
Share: LeBron James, who is arguably the best player in the league, has entered free agency, leaving many fans wondering what’s next. After a long 23 seasons, winning 4 NBA championships and 4 consecutive MVP awards, he faces retirement, or one final season for redemption. After being swept by the OKC Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs, it’s highly unlikely LeBron will end his career on such a devastating loss. Throughout his career, he’s played for 3 different NBA teams: the Cleveland …
A great discography shouldn’t save your legacy
Share: There is a common question asked in the pop-culture world: Can art be separated from the artist? It is an important question to ask in the age of cancel-culture and accountability, but it is time we shift the question; what we really should be asking is: Should art be separated from the artist? There are a few cases that can help shape the understanding of this altered question and why we ultimately should not separate the two. This conversation has resurfaced after the controversy …
Trisha Paytas’ insensitivity isn’t iconic, but brands don’t care
Share: Trisha Paytas is suddenly everywhere again, from Broadway and Dancing with the Stars to commercials for Arby’s, Crocs, and Benihana. Trisha Paytas has become one of the most marketable influencers online, leaving many people questioning why companies are so comfortable hiring someone with such a long history of controversy. It’s simple: Trisha Paytas gets attention, and brands care more about what gets them views, not about past behavior. She has managed to stay relevant in almost every era of the internet. She started with …
10 cents per fast food bag is starving my wallet
Share: As a society, we’ve easily moved past the mysterious ingredients in fast food and the cold food they hand you after waiting in line for twenty minutes. However, what we cannot move past is the bag charge that’s being added to your bill without proper acknowledgement. Although we’ve utilized paper and plastic bags for a couple of decades, it wasn’t until 2014 that the California Assembly approved and passed Senate Bill 270. A bill that banned single-use plastic and paper shopping bags and imposed …
Legislative theater: The billionaire battle for the end of the world
Share: For someone so well-versed in the field of being a billionaire, it is baffling that Musk couldn’t see through Sam Altman’s facade. The two are now locked in a court battle, draining each other’s endless amounts of money in the process. In 2024, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, for allegedly changing the original goal of developing AI for the greater good of humanity to make money instead. This court battle has become a high-stakes display of legislative …
Show out or don’t show up to the Met Gala
Share: This year’s MET Gala theme was “fashion is art,” celebrating craftsmanship and construction of garments as well as paying homage to art throughout history, from paintings to statues. Despite a theme so broad yet specific, the outfits looked like unfinished garments or a sketch that should go back to the drawing board. Too many showed up dressed for a regular gala, but not the MET gala. Fashion’s biggest night, which takes place every year on the first Monday in May in New York City, …