We all know her story. I’m not minimizing what she went through; it was disgusting. But the attention is starting to get ridiculous. When Gypsy Rose first made headlines nearly ten years ago, her story shook the nation. Ever since news emerged that she was to be released from prison, she has been thrust back […]
Day: June 3, 2024
Icons vs One-Hit Wonders: what makes some musicians so popular? (Op-Ed)
For every artist that makes it big, there are several one-hit wonders who, as the name suggests, have one popular song before ultimately being forgotten as the next big artist steps into the limelight. While sad for the artist, this shows that it takes more than having a good voice to make it in Hollywood. […]
The Cricket World Cup on LI sounds like a rogue choice, but it could put the community on the map (Op-Ed)
“Where are you visiting from?” “Long Island.” “Where’s that?” As a Long Islander, traveling out of state practically guarantees this conversation. Don’t get me wrong, Long Island is an amazing place to live: calm, safe, with great restaurants, and lots of fun to be had if you know where to look. Despite this, it’s not […]
How Mexico’s new female president represents a change for the whole continent (Op-Ed)
Mexico made great progress toward gender equality in North America on June 2nd when it elected its first female president in a historic election. The possibility for revolutionary changes in bilateral ties is underscored by the fact that this critical juncture falls in the same year as the US presidential election. In a nation like […]
New Jersey father convicted of aggravated manslaughter in treadmill death of 6-year-old son
Christopher Gregor, a 32-year-old father from New Jersey, was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment in the tragic death of his 6-year-old son, Corey Micciolo. The case, which received widespread national attention due to its heartbreaking nature, concluded with an Ocean County jury delivering the verdict on Friday, May 31, 2024, after a six-week […]
