Boy bands used to be all the rage in US pop culture in the 90s and even the early 2000s. Now, in 2024, that craze has all but fizzled out. So, what made boybands so popular, and will that industry ever find its way back to the US? According to Billboard, Boy Bands cultivated their […]
Month: March 2024
Roy White… A true Yankee and a Gentleman
Roy White is arguably one of the most underrated Major League Baseball players of all time. He is also again arguably the greatest left fielder in NY Yankees history. He was definitely the bridge between The great Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris and the dynasty of the 60s and Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson and […]
Dark romance authors: stop romanticizing abuse. (Op-Ed)
BookTok has devolved into an age where literature is ignored, and “spicy” dark romances are endlessly raved over and given a platform. While there is nothing wrong with romance novels, there is an inherent issue in dark romance books: they often depict abusive relationships in a positive, glorified, romanticized way. There is no literary value […]
Piercings, hair color, tattoos, and clothing do not affect my ability to work. (Op-Ed)
The belief that people with piercings, colorful hair, and unique clothing are undesirable candidates for jobs is severely outdated. Gen Z is well known for striking fashion statements, dyed hair, facial piercings, and tattoos; this is how we express ourselves and feel comfortable in our bodies. Self-expression does not equate to the inability to perform […]
Peter Navarro, former aide to Donald Trump, begins serving prison sentence
Former White House aide Peter Navarro has made headlines as he reported to a federal prison in Miami, marking a historic moment as the first ex-White House official to be imprisoned for a contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro’s four-month sentence stems from his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating […]
Congress announces deal to avoid government shutdown
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders announced a deal Tuesday morning to fund the government ahead of the weekend deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), announced the Department of Home Security deal in a statement, saying that it will allow the government will be funded for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends in […]
Music can be a source of comfort (Op-Ed)
There is a language that may bring people together, heal broken hearts, and provide comfort in times of sorrow, even if our world is often full of confusion and unpredictability. Music is this language, this symphony of perfect harmony. With its power to stir up strong emotions and hit close to home, music is always […]
Steps you shouldn’t skip in your makeup routine (Op-Ed)
In the few years that I’ve been applying makeup, I’ve learned a great deal, but one of the things I’ve learned is that the more strategic you are with how you apply makeup, the better you look once you’ve finished applying it. It doesn’t matter how much or how little of it you apply or […]
We need to continue to support local bookstores (op-ed)
In the digital age, convenience often comes at a cost, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of retail. Online shopping, epitomized by the behemoth Amazon, has revolutionized the way we consume goods. Yet, amidst the allure of doorstep delivery and competitive pricing lies a less-discussed consequence: the erosion of local bookstores […]
Fashion: SHEIN has permanently altered the fast fashion industry (op-ed)
In the fast-paced world of fashion, trends come and go quicker than ever before. With the rise of online shopping, companies like SHEIN have capitalized on the demand for affordable, on-trend clothing. However, while SHEIN may offer inexpensive options for fashion-forward consumers, its negative impact on the industry cannot be ignored. One of the most […]
Catastrophe Looms in Gaza as Famine Crisis Intensifies Amid Israeli Offensives
Warnings of a disaster are becoming more urgent as tensions rise in the Gaza Strip. If Israeli troops go forward with an assault on Rafah, more than a million people are on the verge of disaster, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) early warning system. This gloomy forecast is a 92% rise over the […]
The Try Guys Keith Habersberger’s “Eat The Menu” series is a delight. (Op-Ed)
There is one face I think of when I sit down to eat a meal: Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys. Keith is friendly, positive, and personable, as are the other Try Guys; but there is something special and magical about the “Eat The Menu: Keith Eats Everything” series on YouTube. I am one of […]
