Month: March 2024

Baby Kia is Atlanta’s most terrifying rapper. (Op-Ed)

Baby Kia is Atlanta’s most terrifying rapper. (Op-Ed)

Baby Kia is a supervillain in the making. Not much is known about the rapper, but many believe that he was sentenced to 738 years in prison for 14 counts of voluntary manslaughter. The news blew up on TikTok, with many being shocked and commenting that Baby Kia certainly wasn’t joking in his viral rap […]

Trump’s Social Media Venture Set for Public Debut Amid DWAC Merger Approval

Trump’s Social Media Venture Set for Public Debut Amid DWAC Merger Approval

Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC) stockholders have approved a merger with the social media company run by Donald Trump, marking a major move in the industry. According to estimates, the former president stands to gain at least $3 billion from this decision. This merger, which was announced about two and a half years ago by […]

Esports are just as important as traditional sports. (Op-Ed)

Esports are just as important as traditional sports. (Op-Ed)

I am not a huge sports fan. In fact, I don’t enjoy watching sports at all. I find it boring to watch men throw or kick a ball around for hours on end. However, there is one unique sport gaining traction that I truly enjoy: Esports. Many popular video games have esports leagues: League of […]

If honorary KKK member wins governor in Missouri, I’m leaving the state. (Op-Ed)

If honorary KKK member wins governor in Missouri, I’m leaving the state. (Op-Ed)

Missouri Republicans filed a lawsuit yesterday in an effort to remove an “honorary” KKK member from its primary ballot for governor. Darrell Leon McClanahan III is running for governor and vehemently denies that the cross-burning event he was pictured at whilst raising his hand in a Nazi salute was a cross-burning. He calls the event a […]

From Yankee Batboy Hector Pagan became one of America’s top DEA agents. Thanks, Thurm & Boss

From Yankee Batboy Hector Pagan became one of America’s top DEA agents. Thanks, Thurm & Boss

For 33 years Hector Pagan was a celebrated law enforcement official. Hector would be involved in some of the biggest drug trafficking investigations of his time. No case was too big and he was sent around the world to deal with some of these cases. Hector won more awards than he can count and the […]

Has Folk Music died out from popular culture? (OP-ED)

Has Folk Music died out from popular culture? (OP-ED)

There was a time when folk music had a grip on American culture. However, as society has changed and introduced new technologies, one wonders if traditional folk music still has a place. It is a peculiar thought. Folk music has played a part in all cultures. Grey Group International notes that folk music “is a […]

Jake Paul does not represent Puerto Rico. (Op-Ed)

Jake Paul does not represent Puerto Rico. (Op-Ed)

YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, now claims that he’s representing Puerto Rico. In an interview with DAZN, Paul said “Canelo, stop ducking. I know you want it. I’m repping Puerto Rico. You’re repping Mexico. So, it’s Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. I want Canelo. I want all the biggest names. Like I said, I’m the face […]

Donald Trump is a petulant child for begging supporters to pay his bond. (Op-Ed)

Donald Trump is a petulant child for begging supporters to pay his bond. (Op-Ed)

Former President Donald Trump has resorted to begging MAGA supporters to rally the funds to pay his $454 million bond in the New York civil fraud case. The message reads “KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF TRUMP TOWER!” which Reuters reported was sent out by a joint fundraising committee that allocates donations to Trump’s 2024 campaign […]

Russia launches massive strike on Kyiv in largest attack in weeks

Russia launches massive strike on Kyiv in largest attack in weeks

Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has experienced one of the largest Russian offensive strikes on the city in weeks. At least 17 people have been injured in a drone and missile attack Thursday morning. Officials say that more than 20 drones and missiles were destroyed by air defense forces; however, the falling debris caused damage to nearby […]

Byron Janis… The Cold War’s cultural ambassador

Byron Janis… The Cold War’s cultural ambassador

As I step out of Penn Station I look at the Empire State Building and all the other structures around it. My head screams out some of the music of my wonderful friend Byron Janis. There was once a Movie called City for Conquest which starred James Cagney and Arthur Kennedy. That film could have […]

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

Social media is affecting teens’ diets (Op-Ed)

It is impossible to exaggerate the influence of social media on the eating habits of teenagers in the modern day, particularly young ladies. The concept of “performance,” in which genuineness is subordinated to conformity, has flourished on social media. Because they are so concerned with fitting in and being accepted, many teenagers adopt negative habits […]

This legendary Dominican designer makes me proud of being Dominican (Op-Ed)

This legendary Dominican designer makes me proud of being Dominican (Op-Ed)

There are a lot of designers that I love, like Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Donna Karan. It always feels good to be represented, and I don’t see a lot of Hispanic designers. However, When I discovered that Oscar de la Renta, a world-renowned and legendary designer, was Dominican, I was ecstatic. He has dressed […]

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