Category: Arts and Entertainment

Why are monopolies in sports games allowed?

Blake MalickArts and Entertainment

In the world of sports gaming, there are two main companies that run it: 2K Sports and Electronic Arts Sports. 2K has control of the NBA’s exclusive video game rights and EA Sports has exclusive control of the video game rights of the NFL. With no competition to each other, these companies hold monopolies on sports games and yet they consistently underperform. With no other option, what are die-hard sports gaming fans supposed to do? They have no choice […]

Five tips to meet your NaNoWriMo goal

Chanel GilcreaseArts and Entertainment

It’s National Novel Writing Month and with it comes the annual month-long challenge of writing 50,00 words of a first draft in 30 days. It’s a daunting task to say the least, but not an impossible one. You just need an idea, something to write with and a little discipline. To help you aspiring novelists out there, here’s some tips you can use to reach your NaNoWriMo goal.    Don’t start writing yet  […]

Offshore Calendar

The CurrentArts and Entertainment

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show  Oct. 27 | noon – 7p.m.  @Bahia Mar Yachting Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL    Comedy On The Beach  Oct. 28 | 10p.m. – midnight  @Vinnie’s | Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL    Marando Farm Farmers Market  Oct 28 | 8a.m. – 6p.m.  @Marando Farms & Ranch | Davie, FL    Luke Combs  Oct. 30 | 4 – 7:30p.m.  @FLA Live Arena | Sunrise, FL    Harvest Festival- Halloween […]

TATE’s Park & Swap 2021: A wonderful place to swap comics, collectibles and more

Sophia CortesArts and Entertainment

There are very few things I would rush out in a frazzled mess from work for, especially on a Sunday where I could simply be going home to take a much-needed nap. TATE’s Comics annual Park & Swap happens to be one of those rare occasions where I can be found careening across town lines with a friend in tow, attempting to arrive to the […]

Why are the “Eternals” important to the MCU?

Brielle AguayoArts and Entertainment

Eternals is a monumental step for Marvel’s Phase four reveal of new movies and television shows. Previous Marvel content in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has set the stage well for upcoming films and shows being produced. “Eternals” is something that is super exciting because it will change the course of how the MCU will flow and allow for the connected storyline to progress.   Marvel is in phase four of their cinematic timeline, which includes the upcoming […]

Nintendo announces huge content update and DLC for “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

Sofia GallusArts and Entertainment

On Oct. 15, Nintendo held an Animal Crossing Direct where the developers for “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” shared content changes coming to the game. The announcement consisted of two trailers showcasing the new content added to the games spanning over the course of twenty minutes. The game is now over a year old, and while it was largely […]

Four fearfully fantastic tabletop role playing games to frighten you this Halloween season

Sophia CortesArts and Entertainment

The Halloween season brings about many devilishly delightful ways to get spooky, from watching horror movie marathons and playing creepy video games to going to haunted houses and costume parties. If you’re tired of the same old Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween marathons or don’t feel like going out just yet and are looking to try something new this spooky season, then the world of tabletop role-playing games is there for […]

Waves of the week: Jeepers Creepers

Chanel GilcreaseArts and Entertainment

It’s spooky season! We love the fun that comes along with the holiday, but what’s Halloween without something to get your skin crawling too? From ghosts to werewolves and everything in between, here’s a playlist of songs that’ll have you singing along or scared to sleep at night.     “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.  “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” by Bauhaus  “Wolf” by Miguel featuring Quin  […]