Photo courtesy of Crystal Eye Studio, Shutterstock Nations are sealing off their borders to outsiders, all non-essential travel is being banned and all major sports leagues are being postponed until further notice. We are living in uncharted territory that has never been seen before in the modern era. COVID-19 has brought […]
Author: MICHAEL CAPRIO
Astros scandal follows the team through their career
Photo courtesy of UCinternational, Wikipedia The Houston Astros have labeled as villains in Major League Baseball this past off-season. The sign-stealing cheating scandal has sent ripples through not only the baseball world, but through the entire professional sports world. Fans and players are outraged to say the least, and it is […]
Following the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s death
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Walt, Flickr It has been just about two weeks since the sudden and tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. This stunned the entire globe on Jan. 26 when it was announced that Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, along with seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash […]
“OK Boomer” meme only widens the generation gap
Photo courtesy of Birmingham Phil, Flickr The divide between the older and younger generations has become more noticeable as time has gone on. It appears to have hit a head now with the new “OK Boomer” meme. Generation Z and millennials’ new method in defending themselves comes off a bit […]
Instagram decides to hide photo likes despite backlash
Photo courtesy of Frank Buschman, Flickr Instagram likes are slowly disappearing from the public view each day. Last Friday at a Wired event in San Francisco, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced that likes will start being hidden from U.S. users as early as this week. The idea is that by […]
Concerns about violence in “Joker” is unnecessary
Photo courtsey of Hersson Piratoba, Flickr The media seems to be getting crazier out there with all the hysteria surrounding “Joker”. Before this movie was even released, people frantically jumped on social media preaching how this movie was dangerous to society and will inspire mass shootings. After seeing “Joker” on […]
Greta Thunberg urges leaders to take action on climate change
Photo courtesy of European Parliament, Flickr Greta Thunberg has made a big splash in the news after her emotional, impactful speech at the United Nations on Sept. 24. Thunberg did not shy away, despite being a young woman in front of a multitude of world leaders. In her speech, she […]
Danny Dimes keeps Giants fans on their toes
Every Giants fan knew at some point this season that the torch would be passed from Eli Manning to rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. The organization was trying to sell the fanbase on the ridiculous notion that somehow Manning could lead the Giants to another magic carpet ride Super Bowl run. […]
Laura Ingraham under fire for Nipsey Hussle comments
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia There has been a lot of outrage has been directed toward Fox News host Laura Ingraham this past week over her distasteful remarks about the late Nipsey Hussle. Just one day after his memorial service, Ingraham decided to bring up Nipsey on her show, […]
Nipsey Hussle remembered for the movement he was creating
Photo courtesy of Soundtrack Beat Battle, Wikipedia Entrepreneur, mogul, rapper and activist are some words that come to mind when describing the late Nipsey Hussle. With Nipsey Hussle's recent passing, it's important to take a look at the movement he was in the process of creating – something that everyone […]