Category: My Interests

Dream, the Minecraft mogul whose name once felt synonymous with unshakable internet dominance, seems to have finally hit his first big survival-mode crash of 2025. After years of building an empire atop the pixelated blocks of Dream SMP, Dream’s recent behavior has earned him a not-so-prestigious spot in the hall of “What Were You Thinking?”…

Peak lyricism at its best, I welcome you all to LiAngelo Ball himself. There’s something deliciously imperfect about LiAngelo Ball’s lyric, “I might swerve bend that corner.” It’s not polished. It doesn’t try too hard. It just is—much like life itself. And maybe that’s why it stuck with me. The words feel like the verbal…

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably stumbled across the highly curated, glittering world of Southern California’s Asian scene — the infamous ABGs (Asian Baby Girls), college TikTokers, and lifestyle influencers. The bright makeup, the “cool” persona, the perfectly posed group shots. Ahh also don’t forget Boba drinks as identity markers, baggy…

Soulja Boy, the internet’s original rap phenom, is never one to shy away from claiming his flowers. Whether it’s staking his claim as the first rapper on YouTube, the creator of viral dance trends, or the blueprint for modern internet fame, Soulja’s bold declarations are his signature. But few moments stand out like his infamous…

Creating a Media Editing Culture in My School!!! In today’s digital age, media editing has become an essential skill, and I am proud to say that I have played a role in fostering a vibrant media editing culture at my school. This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’d like to share my…

Few rivalries in modern hip-hop spark as much intrigue as the simmering tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. These two titans of rap have dominated the charts, cultural conversations, and creative spaces for over a decade. However, beneath their success lies a subtle yet powerful clash—not only of personalities but also of ideologies. To truly…

Representing AIS at the DECA Nationals in March 2024 wasn’t just an event—it was the event of the year. With our chapter securing a jaw-dropping sixth overall ranking and the prestigious title of second-best chapter nationwide, the experience was nothing short of legendary. But this wasn’t an overnight miracle. No, this was a tale of…

Bradley Cooper’s Maestro sets out to chronicle the life of Leonard Bernstein, a towering figure in American music, but ends up delivering an insipid and disjointed portrait that feels more like a hollow exercise in prestige filmmaking than an earnest exploration of a genius. With its painstakingly crafted visuals, performative gravitas, and overt Oscar aspirations,…

In November of 2022, I found myself immersed in Lupe Fiasco’s album Drill Music in Zion, a work that felt like a timeless exploration of art, culture, and the human condition. Among the album’s many gems, one track lingered in my mind long after the final note faded: “Ms. Mural.” A song that continues Lupe’s…