The Fall of Z-Library

Written By: Shromona Malhotra The DOJ has ruined everything. Ok that’s not an abnormal statement to make, but it really is true this time. On November 4th, the U.S. Department of Justice seized all of Z-Library’s major domain names, and it doesn’t seem as though the website will return. Z-Library was a popular book piracy website that provided resources to millions of users around the … Continue reading The Fall of Z-Library

Science News: New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence!

Written By: Jonathan Goldfeder Recently, AI has been on the forefront of peoples’ minds after ChatGPT has risen to the scene. ChatGPT is a website that uses neural networks to provide AI generated responses to users’ questions. It has been trained with information from petabytes of data from all over the internet and can answer questions you ask it with responses that sound just like … Continue reading Science News: New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence!

Pokémon: Scarlett and Violet Review

Written By: Bella Zeni With the release of the new pokemon games, Scarlett and Violet, a lot of fans have noticed the lack of quality and creativity in the game. In this article, I will be addressing the problems some of these fans have mentioned and bringing in my own view on the situation. First of all, the game isn’t anywhere near as bad as … Continue reading Pokémon: Scarlett and Violet Review

The Origin of Holi: The Festival of Colors

By Jyotika Maharaj Bringing a splash of color to mark the beginning of spring, Holi is the festival of colors that has decorated streets around the world with history, tradition, and positive energy. Despite being a Hindu festival, Holi has transcended the boundaries of religion as all communities come together to celebrate. This year, Holi falls on March 8, 2023.  Holi begins on purnima, or … Continue reading The Origin of Holi: The Festival of Colors

5 Must-Read Books for Black History Month (Or Any Month!)

Written By: Shromona Malhotra Ace of Spades (Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé) Will I ever stop recommending this book? Absolutely not. Described as a combo of Get Out and Gossip Girl, Ace of Spades is a chilling masterpiece. The message and language are certainly easier to grasp in this one, so it’s great for a lighter read, but that doesn’t make the events of the book any less … Continue reading 5 Must-Read Books for Black History Month (Or Any Month!)

Top Moments from Mamma Mia!

Written By: Shromona Malhotra Lausanne’s Mamma Mia! production just came to a close and it was incredible!! As a longtime participant in theater, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had and the cast as a whole did a phenomenal job. As a cast member, I made so many memories during this show and I couldn’t be more proud of what we … Continue reading Top Moments from Mamma Mia!

How Rock n’ Roll Rocked Against Racism 

Black History Month Edition By Jyotika Maharaj Seeds of the music had been in place for decades but flowered in the mid-1950s when nourished by a volatile mix of African American culture and Caucasian spending power. Since the 1950s was a decade of traditionalist, middle-class suburban Caucasian values, Rock n’ Roll music was the vibrant splash of color to mid-20th century American society. Traces of … Continue reading How Rock n’ Roll Rocked Against Racism 

Thrillers and Alcoholism, BFFs for Life

Written By: Fiona Schneider Alcoholism is definitely not an uncommon concept in thrillers. Some people might even argue that it is overused. I, myself, am one of those people. Regardless of the language, the author’s background, or the crimes central to the plot of the thriller, there is about a 99% change that a character will be an alcoholic. But why is this such a … Continue reading Thrillers and Alcoholism, BFFs for Life

Making History: FIFA World Cup 2022 – Qatar

By Jyotika Maharaj Not only has Qatar taken the World Cup as an opportunity to build infrastructure, but also a legacy. As the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup, Qatar has been in the international spotlight for its developments in preparation for the international tournament. The biggest change made by FIFA to make this possible was rescheduling the tournament to be … Continue reading Making History: FIFA World Cup 2022 – Qatar