One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
Month: February 2025
Dance Should Be Treated and Funded as a Sport
Suppose you compare the athleticism it takes to be a successful athlete with what it takes to be a successful dancer. In that case, you’ll find both require agility and stamina that other professional areas don’t. The performance and beauty of ballet might make witnessing it different than seeing a football game, but that doesn’t […]
The Infatuation with Mustard and the way it’s marketed
For the last couple of months, we’ve all heard Kendrick Lamar’s thunderous chant of “mustard” on the hit song: TV Off. Heinz even used the music for their mustard commercial last month. How did the perfect Hot Dog condiment begin to flourish these previous couple of years? Formerly a Greco-Roman medicine, mustard is thought to […]
Books to Help You Be a Better Ally This Black History Month
Are you looking for ways to be a better ally, neighbor, and friend for the BIPOC people in your community? There’s never a better time than the present to work on educating yourself about Black history and the ways racism, colonization, and slavery have impacted everything from the goods we consume to the places we […]
Gene Hackman Found Dead With Wife and Dog
Detectives are now investigating the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, February 26. The actor was 95. However, the death of his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose body was found in a separate room, has police suspecting foul play. One of […]
Do You Have a Big Enough Reason Why?
A few years ago, it was a rainy Monday morning in my Sports Psychology class at Montclair State University. I was one of the few students who had some energy and was happy to chat with the professor. Dr. Rob Gilbert, one of the greatest sports psychology professors in the country, told me that “If […]
The Batboy Experience
As one of my baseball mentors can attest, being a batboy at any level of baseball can be a truly special opportunity. Though I never was a batboy for a major league team like fellow Tastemakers contributor Ray Negron, working with minor leaguers in the dugout and in the clubhouse can be such a rewarding […]
Anthony’s Love of Food: Ox Tails Made 2 Ways
Anthony’s Love of Food:Ox Tails Made 2 Ways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_PmjZJ5LN0 Ingredients For the Braised Oxtail 2–3 lbs oxtails Salt & pepper (to taste) 2 tbsp oil (for searing) 1 onion (chopped) 2 carrots (chopped) 2 celery stalks (chopped) 4 cups beef stock For the Masa (Dough for Acapurias) 5 green plantains 8 cooking bananas 1–2 potatoes […]
The Best Stylish Sneakers to Elevate Your Outfit
I don’t know if you guys have noticed, but sneakers are no longer just for running; they’ve become the pinnacle of some of the most fashionable outfits. Talk about a relief that, as a society, we’ve made comfortable shoes trendy over shoes like platform high heels. So, I’m here to give you a rundown of […]
How to Make Politics More Engaging for Everyone
“I am not into politics.” This phrase has become more prevalent in recent years, and it is said mainly by young adults and teens exhausted by the heated discussions at the family table and everywhere else. This lack of care could be considered worrisome for the future, but it’s hard to blame the younger generation […]
East Coast Hip Hop Needs to Be Unified
The West Coast Hip Hop scene has showcased a great number of unities, the East Coast however, is truly lacking. A reality that many hip hop connoisseurs are not ready to admit. Watching Kendrick Lamar’s run from Spring ’24 to the aftermath of Super Bowl LIX, has left me in wonderment. The fact that he […]
The Clean Girl Aesthetic Predicted The Rise of Fascism
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, a new aesthetic rose through the cracks with tailored Pinterest boards and TikTok videos espousing the perfection of the “Clean Girl Aesthetic.” This lifestyle focuses on health, beauty, and wellbeing. The aesthetic promotes ethical and clean products, skincare, minimal hair and makeup, and plain basics. At the root […]
