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From Shoegaze to Grunge, Messy Star Sets Chokecherry on a Dazzling Path

Chokecherry’s debut EP, Messy Star, released on October 25, 2024, via Fearless Records, is a spectacular fusion of sound that transcends typical genre boundaries. With this EP, the San Francisco trio—comprising Izzie

November 9, 2024

Music

Warriors Through Time: The Untold History of Women in Martial Arts

The history of women in martial arts is rich and multifaceted, demonstrating that the participation of women in combat sports is not a recent development, but rather a tradition that spans centuries

November 9, 2024

Women In Sports

Partners in Crime (and Sass): Why “Rizzoli & Isles” Still Captivates

Since its debut, Rizzoli & Isles has left an indelible mark on television. As a crime procedural with depth, wit, and charm, it captures audiences not just with its weekly mysteries but

November 8, 2024

TV

Billie Jean King: The Woman Who Served Up Change

Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California, as the eldest of four children in a modest middle-class family. Her parents, Bill and Betty, played a significant

September 21, 2024

SPORTS·Women In Sports

Serena Williams: A Legacy Beyond Tennis

Serena Williams is more than just a tennis player; she’s a cultural icon, a symbol of resilience, and a trailblazer in the world of sports and beyond. Over a career spanning nearly

September 4, 2024

SPORTS·Women In Sports

The “Good For Her” Era : How Scream Queens and Final Girls Shaped The Evolution of Women in Horror Cinema

Horror cinema has long been a mirror reflecting society’s fears, anxieties, and cultural taboos. Women, in particular, have played pivotal roles in horror films, serving as both the embodiment of terror and

September 3, 2024

Movies

Murder, Myth, and Morality: The Lizzie Borden Case Revisited

Lizzie Borden is often remembered as one of America’s most notorious figures, primarily due to her alleged involvement in the brutal murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden,

August 29, 2024

History

Caitlin Clark: Leading a New Era in Women’s Basketball

Caitlin Clark has rapidly become a household name in the world of women’s basketball. Known for her extraordinary scoring ability, vision on the court, and competitive spirit, Clark is not just a

August 24, 2024

Women In Sports

Resonating with Disillusionment: Why Jason Reitman’s “Young Adult” Speaks to 2024

The Diablo Cody touch is something that can’t be taught—it belongs solely to her. Few were the admirers of her sexual escapades filled with debauchery and all kinds of humor documented in

August 24, 2024

Movies

“Bye Bye Blondie”: Béatrice, the Bérus, and a Good Slap in the Face

It was March 27, 2012, the day I stepped into the cinema where they were screening “Bye Bye Blondie.” Like many, I had been waiting patiently for the new film by Virginie

August 20, 2024

Movies