Although the crime, thriller, and mystery genres are not for all readers, there are a few titles that are undeniable works of art in literature. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” (2019), written by Holly Jackson, is a breakout debut that touches every base of what a quality mystery should be. With solid character development, […]
Month: April 2024
The Influence of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest on style trends (Op-Ed)
Now more than ever, social media platforms have a significant impact on what people wear. Social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok have changed the way individuals think about and interact with fashion. With the advent of fast fashion and the spread of aesthetics, these platforms have changed the face of fashion and given […]
What trading Stefon Diggs means for the Bills and Texans in 2025 (Op-Ed)
In a headline-grabbing move, the Buffalo Bills have traded star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. The deal, which also includes draft picks, has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, sparking debates and discussions about its implications for both teams as the 2024-25 season draws near. Diggs, well-known for his electrifying playmaking ability […]
Heart disease affects 60 million women in the U.S., is medical sexism to blame? (Op-Ed)
Here is a terrifying statistic: Nearly half of all women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. Cardiologist Dr. Kendra Marsh-Kates says that’s around 60 million women. How can half of the female population suffer from heart disease? A better question is, why aren’t we doing something about it? “When […]
Are female athletes getting the recognition they deserve? (Op-Ed)
There is still a huge gender gap in how much credit men and female players get in the sports world. This discord stems from the way sports have developed over time, which has been defined by a storyline that is dominated by men and reinforced by cultural standards. The bias towards male-dominated sports continues, pushing […]
Severe weather patterns affect South and Midwest
A significant severe weather outbreak has gripped a vast stretch of the eastern United States, spanning from Ohio to Alabama, overnight on Tuesday. This widespread and dangerous weather event is marked by high winds, hail, and tornado threats, posing serious risks to affected regions. Reports indicate widespread storm damage across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys. […]
Violence will never solve America’s political division. (Op-Ed)
According to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, one in five adult Americans believe that violence is the key to solving America’s political division. This mindset puts the nation in “an incredibly dangerous place,” experts say. The 2024 presidential election is only months away, and it is concerning that some Americans are willing to resort to […]
NATO considering €100 billion package to “Trump-proof” support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss a proposal for a €100 billion ($107 billion) five-year fund. This plan is to “Trump-proof” efforts to aid Ukraine with a supply of arms, ammunition, and equipment to Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion. Diplomats say that this move is mostly to guard against any cut […]
Will the success of X-Men 97 see a resurgence in Action Cartoon Series? (OP-ED)
There was a time when action-adventure cartoons dominated pop culture. For many fans of animation, the 90s and early to mid-2000s were some of the greatest years for action cartoons. Series like Teen Titans, Danny Phantom, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and especially Avatar: The Last Airbender brought new life into animation. These […]
Will the Vinyl record renaissance last? (OP-ED)
Among the many things that have made an unexpected comeback, the return of vinyl records was something no one anticipated. Before the pandemic, the Vinyl record industry was nearly extinct, thanks to the rise of cassette tapes and CDs. By the time the Internet made its way into the music scene, purchases of vinyl records […]
Trump video featuring an image of a hog-tied Biden is a direct threat inciting violence. (Op-Ed)
Former President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump posted a video to his social media platform Truth Social that depicts a hog-tied Joe Biden in the back of a pickup truck. Trump shared the video on Friday a day after he attended a wake for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Long Island, New York. The video […]
World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after strike kills 7 volunteers
World Central Kitchen (WCK), a disaster relief nonprofit founded by the Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, has suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed by an Israeli Defense Force strike. “This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organizations showing up in the most dire of situations […]
