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Kendrick Lamar and the Art of Cultural Mirror-Making
By: Kyle Song In an era where music shifts as fast as the news cycle, Kendrick Lamar remains one of the rare artists whose work doesn’t just reflect culture—it interrogates it. Across four critically acclaimed albums and a Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, Kendrick has reshaped the role of the modern rapper: not just entertainer, not just storyteller, but cultural mirror-maker. For many young listeners, his music is more than background noise. It is a syllabus. A documentar
Kyle Song
Dec 12 min read


Quarter Zips and Matcha: How a TikTok Joke Became Gen Z’s New “Gentleman” Uniform
By: Rhea Janyavula Quarter-zip sweaters and iced matcha lattes have quietly turned into one of late 2025’s most recognizable youth style trends, especially among Gen Z boys and young men. What started as a lighthearted TikTok bit — a creator declaring he was “finished with the tracksuit era” and was now all about quarter zips and matcha — has quickly become a kind of unofficial uniform for young people who want to look more polished, studious, and “put together.” A quarter zi
Rhea Janyavula
Nov 254 min read


Mike Macdonald is the Answer to Seattle's Struggles
By: Aryan Srinivasan FanStreamSports.com In the winding road of NFL coaching, Mike Macdonald’s arrival as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks marks one of the most intriguing chapters yet. A former defensive mastermind with the Baltimore Ravens, Macdonald was named Seattle’s head coach at just 36 years old — becoming the youngest head coach in the league at the time. Seattle Seahawks+2GeekWire+2 Building from a foundation of clarity When Macdonald stepped into the role, the Se

Aryan Srinivasan
Nov 53 min read


Sam Darnold is Proving the Entire NFL Wrong
By: Aryan Srinivasan From draft-day promises to headline-making performances, Sam Darnold’s NFL story has morphed from “what if” to “what’s next,” and his Monday night outing for the Seattle Seahawks might be the clearest statement yet. A rough start, a turning point Selected third overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Darnold entered the league with the hope of being the next franchise quarterback. But his early years with the New York Jets and later the Carolina Panthers lacked...

Aryan Srinivasan
Nov 52 min read


Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The Spark of Seattle
By: Aryan Srinivasan Seattle’s football future has a name — and it’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba. At just 23 years old, the second-year wide receiver has become the heartbeat of the Seahawks offense and one of the NFL’s fastest-rising stars. Smith-Njigba, a former Ohio State standout, has taken his college promise and turned it into professional dominance. He leads the league in receiving yards this season — nearly 700 through six games — and has done it on one of the NFL’s least pass

Aryan Srinivasan
Nov 52 min read


How the Seattle Seahawks are Flipping the Script in 2025
By: Aryan Srinivasan The Seattle Seahawks are not just heading into the rest of the 2025 season with promise—they’re showing up with momentum and a roster built to back it up. With a current record of 6-2 , they sit atop the NFC West and are proving that this new look team might be in full ascendancy. StatMuse+2ESPN.com+2 Why They’re Good Right Now Offensively, quarterback Sam Darnold is pushing the ball efficiently (over 2,000 passing yards early in the season). ESPN.com Ru

Aryan Srinivasan
Nov 52 min read


The Dodgers Are Your 2025 World Series MLB Champions!
By: Jonathon Davis In a Fall Classic that will be remembered for decades, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 4–3 in a thrilling seven-game series to capture their second consecutive World Series title . Wikipedia+2AP News+2 A Series of Momentum Swings Toronto struck first, dominating Game 1 with an 11–4 rout that stunned the Dodgers and put the Blue Jays ahead. Baseball Reference Los Angeles answered in kind in Game 2, with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossing a c
Jonathon Davis
Nov 12 min read


Spreading Optimism: The Om Foundation's Impact on Our Community
Each year, there's a singular event that fills me with anticipation and excitement – the Om Memorial 5k Run & Walk. Among the cherished memories of past years, one stands out vividly: standing alongside my peers, cheering on the diverse array of runners as they dashed past us. It was a moment of profound realization as I witnessed individuals of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, uniting in support of this important cause. The sight of our community coming together united in
Kriti Kashyap
Oct 113 min read


When AI Meets Art: Redefining Creativity in the 2020s
By: Nadja Chavdarska Technology has always shaped culture — from the printing press to the internet, each innovation shifts how we create, share, and experience art. In the 2020s, artificial intelligence is doing the same, especially in music, visual art, and literature. AI-generated music platforms are becoming increasingly popular. From electronic beats to full orchestral arrangements, AI can compose tracks in seconds, often mimicking the style of famous artists. Startups a
Nadja Chavdarska
Sep 152 min read


Maha Kumbh Mela: A Hindu Festival
(Yoon, John, and Hari Kumar. “What to Know about the Maha Kumbh Mela, the World’s Largest Human Gathering.” The New York Times , The New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/india-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela.html .) The Maha Kumbh Mela is a Hindu festival that is also the biggest human gathering that occurred this year from January 13th to February 26th. This year it occurred in Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh, India. The Kumbh Mela is a large Hindu
Anya Prasanna
Aug 42 min read


The Hummer: The Turbulent History
A 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha, in a basic black paint job. (Credit: 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha for sale - Cars & Bids) The 2020 decade would see the return of a certain type of vehicle popular in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2020, General Motors would begin making new Hummer EVs. These larger automobiles would be available as electric SUVs and pickup trucks. This would be a contrast to the mainly gas-powered Hummers, which were a larger variant of Jeeps. However, some people might be w
Craig McPherson
Jul 252 min read


The Honda Accord: How One Car Appealed to Many
The feeling a young person gets when they are finally getting their first car is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There are many different makes and models. This massive variety of different options often causes one to question if a model is safe, if the brand that produces it is reliable, and if the car is too expensive. However, in spite of all this uncertainty, there is one particular car that can satisfy all these factors and has become notably popular. This car
Craig McPherson
Jun 172 min read
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