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Why Some People Feel More Connected to Fictional Characters Than Real Athletes

The Strange Emotional Attachment Players Form With NPCs

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 17, 2026

Ever play a game where a character dies, and you get weirdly emotional, maybe even cry because you feel like you connected with them? There have been a lot of characters that I have personally related to or even connected with, and I might not have cried, but I was...

Movies

New Movie: Moana Struggling Amongst Critics

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 17, 2026

Disney’s latest version of Moana, which came out a week ago on July 10th release has sparked mixed reactions from critics, with many questioning whether it captures the magic of the original. While audiences have shown excitement, reviews suggest the film relies too heavily on nostalgia instead of bringing something...

Sports

Why Some People Feel More Connected to Fictional Characters Than Real Athletes

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 17, 2026

When it comes to real athletes, it can be hard to feel connected to them, especially if you are not athletic. But when it comes to fictional athletes in anime or even TV shows, they often feel more human than the real deal. It’s hard to relate to being good...

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Impacts NYC’s Air Quality

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 17, 2026

NYC and the Tri-State are seeing visible smoke and hazy skies, which are causing spikes in smoke-related pollution due to the smoke from the wildfires in Canada. Friday, there is expected to be some improvement, but only temporarily as on Friday night and Saturday there will be a resurgence before...

Politics

Why Animal Euthanization Should Be Banned

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 17, 2026

Animals shape and create our world. Every animal deserves the chance to live a full and meaningful life. I believe euthanizing animals should be banned because there are often better alternatives, such as adoption, rehabilitation, and improved shelter programs. So what is euthanisa? Euthanasia is an end-of-life care issue that...

Sports

Why Are Athlete Health Risks In Sports Still So Often Ignored By The Industry?

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Thursday, July 16, 2026

One would think that centering the health of athletes within the sports industry would be universally agreed upon, but like with almost every issue, not everyone is on the same page. Time and time again, news stories come out from heavy contact sports of players suffering serious and sometimes debilitating...

Politics

More US States Need To Join In On The Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Thursday, July 16, 2026

A massive merger within the entertainment industry has resulted in a dozen states coming together to file an antitrust lawsuit. There should be more. The battle over who is set to own Warner Bros. Discovery has been a long and tiring battle since the start of the bidding war in...