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Once Upon a Time: The Show That Rewrote Childhood Nostalgia

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Once Upon a Time, the show that took all the stories of the Disney princesses and gave them a new story and had them all related somehow. The show starts with a kid named Henry, the son of a woman named Emma, as her past starts catching up with her....

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Why Music Artists Are So Open About Their Mental Health in Their Songs

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Many music artists today openly discuss their mental health in their songs. They write about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress because these experiences are real parts of their lives, and they want listeners to know they are not alone. Writing music can also help artists express emotions that are difficult...

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Does Sports Media Ignore Chronic Illness Until It’s a Headline?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Imagine you are watching the news and suddenly, someone starts talking about a famous athlete who had a meltdown because a referee didn’t count their goal. Now every news channel is talking about this, and you find out they have bipolar disorder or something. Would you know that he had...

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New York Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 31, 2026

New York has filed a lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi, claiming the company offers unauthorized betting/gambling services within the state. Officials argue that some of Kalshi’s event contracts violate New York gambling laws and should be regulated. So what is Kalshi? Kalshi allows app users to trade contracts...

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Should Parents Have More Say Over School Curriculum?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 31, 2026

When I was in high school there we subjects that I had to take in order to graduate that just didn’t make sense to me. For example, I think that some subjects should of been electives, such as P.E, art class and music class. Who wants to take art when...

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LeBron James Signing with the Philadelphia 76ers

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Thursday, July 30, 2026

LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers was the right move in my opinion. For the final chapter of his legendary career, this was the best move. In my opinion, he chose the team that gives him the best chance to compete for one more NBA championship. LeBron joined Philadelphia...

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Why Abortion Should Not Be Banned

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Thursday, July 30, 2026

Abortion is a right; it helps millions of women across the world prevent unwanted pregnancies and is healthcare. Abortion is one of the most debated issues in society, but banning it is not the best solution. Laws should protect people’s rights while recognizing that every pregnancy is different and can...