Day: June 21, 2024

Everyone should experience a Hatsune Miku concert (OP-ED)

An average social media user has likely seen a video or images of the Japanese virtual idol Hatsune Miku.  For those unaware, Hatsune Miku is one of the many vocal synthesizers from Vocaloid, a voice synthesizer software developed jointly by Yamaha, Music Technology Group, and later Crypton Future Media. Vocaloid software is created by recording […]

Is Justin Timberlake’s reputation ruined?

Is Justin Timberlake’s reputation ruined?

It’s not every day someone from Hollywood is on Long Island, much less is on the Island and gets arrested. Early this past Tuesday, according to MSNBC, pop star and former NYSNC member Justin Timberlake was arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York. Though claiming he only had one martini, […]

New kickoff rules mean new unknowns for Bryant Boyer and Jets Special Teams

New kickoff rules mean new unknowns for Bryant Boyer and Jets Special Teams

The NFL, hoping to improve football, makes new changes yearly. For the teams, this means extra work during the off-seasons and coming up with plays that match what the league now calls for This year, Bryant Boyer, a top special team coach in the NFL, has emphasized his team’s hard work and dedication regarding these […]

Keeping kids SAFE: Governor Hochul signs legislation restricting addictive social media feeds to protect minors online

Keeping kids SAFE: Governor Hochul signs legislation restricting addictive social media feeds to protect minors online

With the world practically at their fingertips, ensuring the protection and safety of children has become much harder since the creation of social media. Recognizing this, New York’s government is starting to take action. Governor Kathy Hochul, as confirmed by governor.ny.gov, signed nation-leading legislation yesterday, Thursday, June 20: legislations S.7694A/A.8148A and S.7695B/A.8149A. Those present with […]

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