Is Genshin Impact a free-to-play open-world adventure, or is it the precursor to a gambling problem? Yes. Anyway, I still, in good conscience, recommend Genshin Impact because I believe it’s a forgiving side project. The game is accessible upfront; it’s free-to-play and available on iOS, Android, Windows, and PlayStation. With a solid story and engaging quests, Genshin Impact is…
You ever have those songs you remember hearing on the radio in the 2000s but didn’t have Siri to tell you the name? Same. Here’s a list of some goldies you might’ve missed in the past decades or so. And yes feel free to take out those old Hannah Montana posters and take out your…
Perhaps one of the most important skills anyone can develop is effective reading. Whether it’s a novel or a news article, effective reading helps us get what we’re looking for from what we read. It allows us to become better-informed individuals or simply enjoy a piece of literature. An effective reader acquires insight into what…
“We have the same code.” “What does that mean exactly” “We seem to be the same person” It feels like a black hole has opened in the universe. The last 50 years have narrowed down to this moment. Technological advancement saves material space by virtualizing every valuable item one could own. From suitcases to dressers,…
To say that dog is men’s best friend would be an understatement. Imagine your best human friend along with every one of their greatest attributes, now multiply those qualities by ∞. You have officially scratched the surface of what it is like to have a puppy. The joy associated with owning a pet is comparable…
With warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spend your at-home days learning how to make one of our favorite summertime desserts. Scientists have found that just a spoonful of this popular dessert lights up the same pleasure centre in the brain as winning a game or listening to your favorite…
I love to bake! While I hold cakes and cookies close to my heart, I especially love trying a variety of recipes from a variety of cultures. In fact, it has been even more fun since my family got an electric mixer, and I don’t have to sweat 30 minutes over 1 meringue using the…
If you reduce Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or The Lion King to their most basic elements, the result is a steadfast, storytelling core known as the hero’s journey. Through twelve stages, the hero must leave one condition, undergo some transformation, and lead a more fulfilling life with their newfound maturity. It’s easy to see how these pieces fit…
Heyyy! I’m back with some essential teen movie recommendations that you NEED to watch before graduating high school. I’ve included a sentence-long description of each and of course, the rating 🙂 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off He fakes being sick (and succeeds) HOW?? but the hype is real..this guys a PG-13 The Breakfast Club Y’all remember…
1 Have you ever wondered where the Pythagorean Theory originated from? Or who invented calculus? Well, then there is a book you simply must read. God Created The Integers is a riveting history of mathematics with commentary from renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. The book does not have anything to do with religion, the name…
In the silence of the moment, I was captured by the way you breathe, The pure awe broadcasted on your face like the sound of silence was the greatest epiphany you ever heard. I could hear the fireworks in your heart and the gear shift in your mind, And when the silence sank I could…
The more you think about it, the more confusing art becomes. Under the branch of esthetics, philosophers have studied and argued about the beauty of art. Therefore, aesthetic appreciation is the acknowledgement of this beauty within art. Measuring Art Since each individual’s tastes vary based on their preferences, there isn’t an accepted universal metric of…
Some say that 2020 was the worst year of their lives. The pandemic, Australian bush fires, police aggression, giant murder wasps- you name it, 2020 had it. There is one thing about 2020, however, that has really only reared its ugly face recently: racism towards Asians. It is because people blame Asians for the…
Sometimes, learning something new just strikes you. It isn’t something you intend on happening or even plan on it happening. But it does anyways. It’s these experiences that best shape our personalities. What happens when we don’t anticipate something life-changing? There are so many things you learn from this admittedly unorthodox method. We plant the…
While the school year becomes more hectic, our minds often get carried away with how much work we have to do. Some of us wish our breaks were longer as the time just flies. This is relatable among many people, however, with all the tests aside, I will admit that I sometimes take education for…