January 12 In 1997, American professional golfer Tiger Woods secured a win at the Mercedes Championship, which was the third win of his career. January 13 On this day, in 1994, American figure skater Tonya Harding’s bodyguard and an accomplice were charged with conspiracy to attack figure skater Nancy Kerrigan before the U.S. […]
Author: Nyla Whyte
Water Your Thoughts – Living to work
We need to talk about how Americans are working their lives away. It’s hard to place when this happened, but at some point, we shifted to be almost entirely work-centered society. Working-class Americans are stuck in a rut. There’s this cycle that we go through. This monotonous routine to life is found throughout […]
Waves of the week: Sweet singalongs
Here’s 10 of the best songs for a karaoke night with friends. This playlist features a good mix of genres and types of songs, including solos, duets, ballads and ensembles. “Wannabe” by Spice Girls “Barbie Girl” by Aqua “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell “Just Wanna Be With You” […]
International Tidings – November 10, 2020
Belgium COVID-19 rates reported highest in the European Union Health officials are struggling to get a handle on the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Belgium. A CNN article published on Oct. 28 reported that Belgium has seen over 300,000 COVID-19 cases and about 11,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic with an average […]
That time I… Saw a play that changed my life
Nyla Whyte is a freshman communication major with a focus in digital media from Pembroke Pines, FL. When I was 15 years old, my father sent my mother and I on a trip to New York City. It was my first time leaving Florida, so it was a pretty big deal for me. Our itinerary […]
Serena Williams is overlooked and grossly underappreciated
The conversation about who holds the title of greatest athlete of all time is neverending. This debate is a fierce one, with countless suggestions as to who is truly deserving of the title. The names you’ll hear most often come from the NBA or the NFL, but maybe we’ve been looking for the answer in […]
Are fall foods worth the hype?
Love me some fall food Chloe Rousseau I love a nice, warm pumpkin spice latte like everyone else and their mother, especially when the weather cools off. However, this is not what I think of when I think of fall foods. To me, fall foods are your typical Thanksgiving spread: apple and pumpkin pie, […]
Is $70 too much for a video game?
$70 is too much for a game Nyla Whyte Recently, the world of gaming has been seeing an unfortunate new trend. Video games are getting more and more expensive, and the average player can’t keep up with these inflating prices. We’re seeing more video games releasing at prices upwards of $70. Even though fans are […]
Columbus Day under a microscope
With Columbus Day fast approaching, many people are taking this opportunity to reexamine the holiday. Columbus Day has been acknowledged as a federal holiday since 1937. It is occasionally celebrated with parades, but is most often recognized as a day off in schools and in some workplaces. How is Columbus Day adapting Over the […]
Freaky features: Anti-horror & parodies
With the spooky season fast approaching, we’re all slowly getting into the spirit. What a better way to set the tone for your Halloween than with a good scare — through your screen, that is. Horror films often get a bad rap, as some people simply don’t see the appeal of choosing to be scared. […]