Day: May 1, 2024

New York Mets reliever Brooks Raley to return soon

New York Mets reliever Brooks Raley to return soon

A popular New York Mets player this season is almost ready to return to the field. Veteran left fielder Brooks Raley caught the industry’s eye this season thanks to his fantastic performance. According to SNY, Raley is one of the best relievers this season and a reason for some of the Met’s biggest successes. Additionally, […]

Dave & Buster’s allowance of betting does not belong in the arcade industry (Op-Ed)

Dave & Buster’s allowance of betting does not belong in the arcade industry (Op-Ed)

Dave & Buster’s, a popular entertainment destination known for its arcade games and lively atmosphere, recently made headlines with its decision to allow betting in its arcade venues.  While this move may seem like a strategic business decision aimed at attracting more customers, it raises significant concerns about the direction of the arcade industry and […]

Adolescent physical education needs a major redesign (Op-Ed)

Adolescent physical education needs a major redesign (Op-Ed)

Physical education (PE) has long been a staple in school curriculums, aiming to promote physical activity and overall health among adolescents.  However, as we evolve in our understanding of health and wellness, it’s becoming increasingly evident that traditional PE programs may be falling short in meeting the diverse needs of students. The time has come […]

Taylor Swift’s image and lyrics in her latest album do not shame Christianity or religion (Op-Ed)

Taylor Swift’s image and lyrics in her latest album do not shame Christianity or religion (Op-Ed)

Taylor Swift has always been a controversial public figure and musician for multiple reasons, whether it be her validity as a musician, her fashion choices and body type, her public friendships, her attitude on her romantic attachments, and more. However, there’s been a new subset of controversy that has picked up quite a bit of […]

High school theater programs deserve more funding. (Op-Ed)

High school theater programs deserve more funding. (Op-Ed)

It’s no secret that the majority of extracurricular funds go towards high school sports programs, leaving students who are interested in the arts without much of a budget to work with. Many theater programs across the country have faced severe underfunding, or total removal of the program altogether. There is beauty in watching young students […]

Why does Marjorie Taylor Greene want to oust Speaker Mike Johnson so badly? (Op-Ed)

Why does Marjorie Taylor Greene want to oust Speaker Mike Johnson so badly? (Op-Ed)

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced Wednesday she will force a vote in an effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson next week – a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Most Republicans are not interested in removing Johnson from […]

NYPD arrests nearly 100 student anti-war protesters at Columbia, breaks up solidarity encampment

NYPD arrests nearly 100 student anti-war protesters at Columbia, breaks up solidarity encampment

Nearly 100 people were arrested Tuesday night at Columbia University as NYPD officers cleared Hamilton Hall, which had been occupied, and a tent encampment that students established to protest the war in Gaza. The University reached out directly to the NYPD for help removing student protesters, an action that many opposed. Special police units entered […]

Frankie Valli is 90 years old and still a powerhouse and a friend!

Frankie Valli is 90 years old and still a powerhouse and a friend!

It was October 1st of 1976 and I’m sitting in a capacity-packed Madison Square Garden. The man that was bringing the crowd to its feet with every song was Frankie Valli. With every song, the place is going absolutely berserk. I’m sitting there with my best friend and Yankee batboy Hector Pagan. Over the course […]

Coro

Coro

Flashback Artist of the Month for May 2024 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Bio Can’t Let You Go Bio Coro is a freestyle singer and actor known for his many chart-topping singles “Where Are You Tonight (1991)” and “Can’t Let You Go (1991)” included. He is also known for his roles in the hit TV series Miami Vice. […]

Bernie Williams

Bernie Williams

Flashback Athlete of the Month for May 2024 Mouse-pointer Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr. aka Bernie Williams is a musician and former New York Yankees baseball player. Born in the Bronx in 1968 he and is family moved to Puerto Rico where he grew up. Williams showcase talent at baseball and music […]

Nadia Stacey

Nadia Stacey

Make Up Artist of the Month for May 2024 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Nadia Stacey is a British makeup artist. She trained in media makeup and hair, then got a job wig dressing in various London theatres. She worked her way up from a trainee, to an assistant, to a designer over the course of […]

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for May 2024 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio Music Video Bio Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. This chart-topping Latin music star needs little to no introduction as his music is popular in both the English and Spanish-speaking markets. He is a three-time Grammy […]

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