Film-making is an art form that doesn’t get to stretch its legs too much up here in Maine. Thanks to the Maine Mayhem Festival, however, there will be a spotlight on some […]
Indie Films Debuting at 13th Annual Maine Mayhem Film Festival
Xander Morley
I am a hip-hop artist who lives in Southern Maine, attending SMCC for a major in Communications & New Media.
Is Animation Dying?
In 2018, this little movie called “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” came out and blew everyone away, so much so that it is getting not one but two sequels. With its unique art […]
Is Twitter Going to Make It?
In the recent months since Elon Musks’ acquisition of Twitter, many users have voiced complaints about the site, partner companies have cut ties, and it all seems to be falling apart at […]
Solar Power Growth in Maine
Solar power is the process in which solar panels absorb sunlight and turn it into electricity. With global warming impacting this planet day by day, a need for more clean energy sources […]
AI Generation: The Possible Effects
AI Generation: The Effects In recent months, AI (Artificial Intelligence) generators have swept across the Internet. Ranging from goofy-generated images to art theft, AI has become an extremely divisive topic. Even in […]
Video Game Development: Why Does It Take So Long?
Video game development has come a long way from the days of Pong. With video games becoming more ambitious by the day, video games like Cyberpunk 2077 have highlighted the need for […]
Fact Checking & Technology
Xander Morley is a 19-year-old sophomore, currently attending Southern Maine Community College. He is pursuing a Communications & New Media degree, with plans to transfer to the University of Southern Maine in […]
Realism of the Grappling Hook
Anyone who’s ever picked up a comic book, played a video game, or watched a sci-fi movie has heard of the grappling hook. It’s a gadget that allows the user to elevate […]
Pixar’s Reimagination of Animated Films
Pixar has become a household name in the world of animation ever since their debut with the original Toy Story film. This was the first movie to ever be completely made up […]
Elon Musk Buying Twitter
This week, Elon Musk has been in talks with Twitter to buy the platform for $44 billion dollars. People across all social media have been up in arms about this purchase ranging […]
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