Featured Stories
Black Mirror, but its the Catholic Church
Rodrigo Garza
Oct 15, 2024
La Rosa de Guadalupe contrasts divine intervention with the bleak, tech-driven worlds of Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone—faith vs. fear?
Why Bouldering and Skateboarding Are the Perfect Sports for Social Loners
Rodrigo Garza
Sep 6, 2024
The ultimate escape for loners who crave freedom, these sports let you ditch the noise and do you.
Wasted Youth
Rodrigo Garza
Jul 9, 2024
Fasten your seatbelts for a harrowing trip down memory lane, in Monterrey’s Y2K teen car culture, where every joyride was a gamble with death.
Singing in French, Dancing in English
Rodrigo Garza
Aug 21, 2024
Jacques Demy's Cinematic Alchemy, One Filmmaker's Franco-American Fusion That Revolutionized the Movie Musical.
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The European City Center is Dead (And Tourists Killed It)
Lightyears Team
Sep 10, 2024
Europe’s city centers have become sanitized tourist traps. From rubber ducks in Amsterdam to Ridiculous close-ups of your eyes in Paris, is authenticity lost forever?
On Having Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
Rodrigo Garza
Sep 5, 2024
In a polarized world, "strong opinions, loosely held" is key to progress. This article explores why intellectual humility is vital for growth, urging us to hold beliefs confidently yet remain open to change.
Capturing the Simulacra: Photography in Videogames
Stanley Collins
Aug 23, 2024
Gamers are becoming virtual photographers, capturing stunning images in digital worlds. As the line between virtual and real blurs, what does this tell us about art and reality?
Celluloid Oracles
Stanley Collins
Aug 21, 2024
Hollywood's Uncanny Visions of Our Present.
Kris Kristofferson: Too Much for the Modern World
Lightyears Team
Oct 3, 2024
Outlaw poet, rebel, and legend. Lived loud, embraced his flaws, and left us with music that cuts deep. RIP to the original wildman.
Walter Wanderley: The Unseen Architect of Electronic Music
Patricia Sommers
Sep 4, 2024
Read how Walter Wanderley's innovative soundscapes influenced music, and why his musical legacy continues to this day.
The Olive Oil Scam Making Dinner Taste Like Shit
Patricia Sommers
Oct 4, 2024
Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil may contain about as many olives as Candy Corn has corn.
The Resurgence of Digicams
Rodrigo Garza
Oct 1, 2024
Digicams are back, with Gen Z loving their lo-fi, nostalgic vibes as a rebellion against hyper-edited photos, sparking a resurgence in pixelated authenticity.
Leaving Your Hometown, an Act of Patriotism
Rodrigo Garza
Sep 3, 2024
Leaving home isn't abandoning roots; distance gives new perspective on flaws and beauty, deepening love for your country.
A Day Walking Through Stockholm
Rodrigo Garza
Aug 22, 2024
Spending the summer in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, when the sun is out almost 24hrs a day.