Lanterflies in New York

Maurya Srivastava 9/16 For a few years, it seemed like lanternflies were everywhere in New York. You couldn’t walk down a block in Brooklyn or take a stroll through a city park without seeing their red and black wings flicker past. They were the latest invasive species to make headlines, arriving from overseas, multiplying quickly,Continue reading “Lanterflies in New York”

How Larry Ellison Became the Richest Man in the World for a Day

Maurya Srivastava 9/13 Larry Ellison’s brief elevation to the title of the world’s richest man illustrates not only the volatility of modern finance but also the profound influence of technology on wealth distribution in the twenty-first century. For a few hours on September 10, 2025, Ellison, the cofounder and executive chairman of Oracle, overtook ElonContinue reading “How Larry Ellison Became the Richest Man in the World for a Day”

CFB Week 2: Blowouts, Upsets, and Early Shakeups

Oji De Gennaro 9/7 The second week of the college football season brought a mix of routine dominance and chaos that will reverberate deep into the fall. Several national contenders flexed their muscle against overmatched opponents, but the real drama unfolded in games where unranked challengers toppled established names. Florida State set the tone withContinue reading “CFB Week 2: Blowouts, Upsets, and Early Shakeups”

CFB Week 1: Action in Columbus and Tallahassee

9/4 Maurya Srivastava College football’s opening weekend delivered everything fans crave: surprises, struggles, and statement wins. In the most anticipated matchup of Week 1, Ohio State stunned top-ranked Texas 14–7 in Columbus, forcing Arch Manning and the Longhorns into one of their least productive offensive outings in recent memory. Manning, carrying the weight of hisContinue reading “CFB Week 1: Action in Columbus and Tallahassee”

The Future of Currency as we Know it: Crypto-currency, Block-Chain and Web3

Iliyan Moloo: “Web 2.0 is the current version of the Internet (a term often used interchangeably with web) with which we are all familiar, while Web 3.0 represents its next phase.” What is the next phase? The next phase will be Blockchain. Blockchain is a system of recording information (eg. online transactions, confirmation, proof ofContinue reading “The Future of Currency as we Know it: Crypto-currency, Block-Chain and Web3”

Tiger Woods: Return To Glory

Will Greene- Tiger Woods has 82 PGA Tour victories (tied for first), is a 15-time Major champion, achieved a career Grand Slam, became the youngest Masters champion ever, and made the most remarkable comeback in sports history. He is the best golfer of his generation and became the first African-American to win a PGA event.Continue reading “Tiger Woods: Return To Glory”

OpTic Gaming: A Biographical and Analytical Insight on Professional Valorant’s Fallen Superteam

Lachlan Teh- Yay, Marved, Crashies, Victor, and FNS. When asked about professional Valorant, someone is bound to mention one of these names. These five players made up OpTic’s professional Valorant team and were undeniably the most dominant players of 2022. However, nothing can last forever. By 2024, only two of these players remained on tierContinue reading “OpTic Gaming: A Biographical and Analytical Insight on Professional Valorant’s Fallen Superteam”

“The Dutch Report” Returns: A Fresh Start

After a year of silence, “The Dutch Report,” a beloved fixture in the realm of niche blogging, has triumphantly announced its return. The blog, known for its insightful commentary on Dutch culture, politics, and society, faced significant hurdles last year that temporarily halted its operations. Technical difficulties, coupled with administrative challenges, led to a lacklusterContinue reading ““The Dutch Report” Returns: A Fresh Start”