“Love Live!” Breaks the Formula in Latest “NijiGaku” Series
The “Love Live!” franchise has dominated the idol industry since its inception in 2013. Creating memorable characters and getting them to perform songs as a group turned out to be […]
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Re:Zero: A Genre-Defining Fantasy Anime
Fantasy stories almost always reach the same inevitable conclusion of good triumphing over evil and bringing peace and prosperity to whatever world they reside in. It’s textbook escapism, which is […]
Ariana Grande’s Beauty Line Soars to New Heights
Most people know Ariana Grande for her variety of music, but she also has proved herself to be a very successful businesswoman. After the critically acclaimed release of her most […]
Weekly Reads: A Mother’s Promise
“There were all kinds of promises in the world. Some were false. Some were made in earnest, but easily betrayed. Some were awkwardly, imperfectly fulfilled. But the promise made by […]
Movie Review: The Batman (2022)
Note that this review contains brief and limited spoilers for “The Batman” (2022). Who doesn’t know Batman’s origins at this point? As a child, Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered, giving […]
Video Game Review: Elden Ring
Initially announced at E3 2019, the wait for FromSoftware’s newest title, “Elden Ring,” has been far too long. Often described as “big ‘Dark Souls,’” it would attempt to take challenging […]
Musical Review: Freestyle Love Supreme
“Freestyle Love Supreme” is an entirely made-up-on-the-spot hip-hop musical. Meaning, the performers take audience recommendations for words and stories then create songs around them. This is one of Lin Manuel […]
Movie Review: Death on the Nile
Note: This article contains spoilers for “Death on the Nile” (2022). The classic murder mystery story by Agatha Christie was brought to life by director Kenneth Branagh, who also plays […]
Video Game Review: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
If you have been paying attention to Nintendo’s game releases lately, there’s little I can tell you about “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” that you don’t already know. It was marketed as […]
Fitness Apps to Improve Well-Being
One might think that technology makes people lazy, but in actuality, there are many apps that can help promote health, fitness and well-being. When people download fitness apps, some might […]
TV Show Review: For All Mankind
One might find themselves looking up at the stars, picturing the moment man first stepped on the moon. But, in a twist of fate, what if those first steps belonged […]
Video Game Review: Inscryption
The evolution of virtual card games has been really fun to watch, as developers try to find new ways to tell the stories they want to tell through the same […]
Weekly Reads: Persepolis
“One can forgive but one should never forget.” Marjane Satrapi, “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood” “Persepolis” is an autobiographical series written about the author’s life during the Islamic revolution. […]
TV Show Review: Arcane
The term “League of Legends” evokes several different emotions depending on who you talk to. It’s long been criticized as a game for having an unfriendly new player experience. However, […]
Video Game Review: Dragon Quest
Released worldwide in September 2018, “Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age” serves as the latest edition of the massively popular JRPG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) franchise. By that, I […]
Top Five Allergy-Friendly Snacks for Every College Student
Even though allergies and food sensitivities have become more common throughout the general population, finding snacks and alternatives to popular treats that don’t contain the top eight allergens can feel […]
Persona 5 Royal get 10 stars
It has been a big year for Japanese Role-Playing Games, with DragonQuest XI and the Final Fantasy 7 remake making big splashes in the gaming community. What went generally underappreciated […]
Doom Eternal is one hell of a joyride
On Mar. 20, “Doom Eternal” was released for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Back in 2016, video game companies id Software and Bethesda Games Studio released Doom […]
HBO’s “Watchmen” brings something new to the table
After years of toiling in development hell, HBO has finally blessed the masses with a “Watchmen” adaptation. With “Leftovers” showrunner Damon Lindelof at the helm, the adaptation is set in […]
Review: There’s a yeti on the loose
I know, I know. You’ve had enough of the frozen yogurt craze. If you hear “froyo” or some other truncated name for that unsatisfactory substitute for ice cream you’re going […]