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The Moon Landing Should Be A Holiday

Amalia Weix September 1, 2024

The Moon Landing is, objectively, one of the coolest things America—and humanity as a whole—has ever done. We put a human on the moon, something that is still extremely complex with modern technology,...

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The Youth Olympics Has No Reason To Exist

Amalia Weix September 1, 2024

Pretty much everyone knows about the Olympics. It’s the greatest international sporting event in the world, drawing competitors and viewers from across the globe. Lesser known is the Youth Olympic Games...

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Why Do We Love Dogs?

Amalia Weix September 1, 2024

A lot of people love dogs. That isn’t an opinion, that’s a fact. People go so absolutely stupid bonkers crazy over dogs—they put them in little outfits, they train them for weird little dog sports,...

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Deadpool and Wolverine, RDJ, And The Empty Void Of Cameo Culture

Max Knight September 1, 2024

Spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine. Multiple times throughout the 2-hour runtime of Deadpool and Wolverine, the titular merc with a mouth refers to himself as “Marvel Jesus”, positioning himself...

In Stars and Time: A Masterclass In Ludonarrative Harmony

In Stars and Time: A Masterclass In Ludonarrative Harmony

Amalia Weix May 1, 2024

Video games as a medium for serious storytelling has gained a lot more popularity in recent years, largely due to high-profile story-centered games like Undertale or The Last Of Us. The blending of gameplay...

Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins

Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins

Jonathan Buscher April 1, 2024

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.   A popularly debated subject, the discussion between the differences between Thin Wheat Crackers and Wheat Thins...

Why School News Officers Should Be Paid

Why School News Officers Should Be Paid

PJ Mulkey April 1, 2024

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Everyone wants to feel valued, respected, and like they are not wasting their time, this is something that everyone who...

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Why the US Should Go To War With Britain Again

PJ Mulkey April 1, 2024

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. The US and Britain have gone to war with each other twice already, once in the US’s war for independence and again...

8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them

8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them

Thomas Heinz March 1, 2024

A fallacy is an error in reasoning that simultaneously makes a point sound more well reasoned than it actually is. Whether you're having an argument with someone or just trying to prove a point, logical...

What Should Win and What Will Win At This Year's Oscars

What Should Win and What Will Win At This Year’s Oscars

Max Knight March 1, 2024

The 2024 Academy Awards are this month on the 23rd. Though it seems like every year the Oscars lose a smidge more credibility in the public eye, as an annoying movie fan I still feel obligated to put in...

The Wonderous Deep Sea Giant Isopod

The Wonderous Deep Sea Giant Isopod

Amalia Weix March 1, 2024

I learned of the deep sea giant isopod— the deep sea giant isopod is a graceful invertebrate that resembles the average pill bug in form, but spans up to 16 inches in length—when I was but a young...

On Romantic Subplots: Common Pitfalls in Writing and How To Avoid Them

On Romantic Subplots: Common Pitfalls in Writing and How To Avoid Them

Amalia Weix February 1, 2024

Those who know me may generously describe me as someone who is not a huge fan of romantic subplots. This is due to a gross generalization—in actuality, I love romantic subplots. They’re a fun way to...

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