Jaden Patel – The Oracle

Sony’s shutdown of the Legacy online store surprises fans

On April 8, 2021December 2, 2021 By jadenp

Sony is shutting down the online storefronts for many of their old systems. This has highlighted the importance of physical media and game preservation. Photo courtesy of PlayStation.

Sony has announced that the PlayStation stores of the PlayStation Portable (PSP), PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita will be shutting down later in the year. […]

The PlayStation 5 is Sony at it’s best

On December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 By jadenp

The PlayStation 5 is the latest gaming console from Sony. The powerful system had quickly become a hotly wanted and sought-after item the moment it dropped. Photo courtesy of Sony.

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a bruiting gaming machine that is as fast as it is tall. After over 20 years in the gaming industry, […]

Inmates should be able to vote

On November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 By jadenp

Currently, inmates can only vote while in prison in two states. There has been a push in many states, including Florida, to grant current/former prisoners the right to vote. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

With the recent 2020 U.S. presidential election, the topic of voting restrictions and suppressions has come to the forefront once again. One specific case is […]

The Electoral College needs to be reviewed and reformed

On October 28, 2020March 24, 2021 By jadenp

The results of the 2016 US presidential election are highly contested as the winner of the popular vote did not win the presidency. The outcome of the election led many to question the electoral college. Image courtesy of C-Span.

With the 2020 US presidential election right around the corner, the topic of the Electoral College has been brought into relevance again, and it’s time […]

SAT scores should not be required for colleges

On October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 By jadenp

Senior Kyle Burrell studies for the SAT with a practice book. He took the test multiple times in order to get a high enough score for a scholarship.

With exams being canceled due to COVID-19, many colleges are not requiring SAT scores for students applying for the 2021 school year, and this removal […]

“Super Mario 3D All Stars” brings back a nostalgic trilogy of games

On October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 By jadenp

“Super Mario 3D All Stars” packs three Mario classics for the price of one. It was a blast to play through these timeless adventures. Photo courtesy of Nintendo.

In celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of the release of the first “Super Mario Bros.” game, Nintendo has released a collection of Mario’s greatest 3D […]