The music industry in America is always looking for the next big thing. Artists have to bring something innovative to every new release or be called stagnant and uninspired. This push for innovation can have the opposite effect and make every song that becomes popular formulaic and predictable because what gets pushed out on the […]
Month: May 2025
The Future of VR
The many efforts of revolutionary game development have taken forms that go beyond just the controller and screen. Many people still remember Nintendo’s power glove and all the earlier versions of virtual reality that tried to implement more of the player’s actual movements into the games. Even as technology evolved, this desire has not waned […]
NYC’s Congestion Pricing Needs To Continue
New York City’s congestion pricing is doing its job. Since its beginning, New York City has seen fewer cars on the road, freeing up traffic, which has the added effect of fewer accidents and lowered air pollution. Additionally, it has encouraged more pedestrians to use the buses and subway system. According to Gizmodo, buses and […]
Private Colleges are Closing Across New York and being Engulfed by Bigger institutions
According to Spectrum Local News, lots of private colleges around New York are closing and bigger public institutions like the State University of New York’s (SUNY) and University at Albany’s enrollment is rising to pick up the slack. Students who went to private colleges for specific degrees are having to leave their communities and transfer […]
Knicks VS. Celtics: The Turning Point
The semifinals for the championship have never felt so tense, with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics trading game after game with each other. The recent match that went down yesterday proved that the Celtics still have some fight in them, but the Knicks are still ahead with their one-win advantage. The next few […]
NFL Going International
Let’s be real – NFL fans have been aware of the organization’s focus on going global. During the most recent Super Bowl, commercials aired highlighting the league’s potential expansion to Africa – a campaign similar to the NBA’s international efforts over the last two decades. The momentum now leads into an organized schedule for international […]
A Model of Compassion and Patricia Rosario’s Mission of Helping Others
When you think of a model, you might think of a pretty face and smile, but Patricia Rosario is much more than that. Rosario, a trailblazer in the modeling and marketing industry, has transformed traditional modeling and marketing into a sanctuary of support, empowerment and cultural representation with her company, Unique Models and Marketing. As […]
Omaha to have its first Black Leader
Omaha, and by proxy, Nebraska, is known for many things. It’s a leader of agriculture, a pioneer of westward expansion, and home to iconic investor Warren Buffett. It has the largest truck stop in the U.S. – a pretty big deal. On the other side, it’s the home of the third largest black population and […]
NY Announces Free Community College For Adults In High-Demand Fields
Community college will be free for adults pursuing select degrees, according to a recent announcement by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor had previously pitched the free community college program in January. According to Higher Ed Dive, Hochul proposed that the program could be an answer to alleviate the workforce gaps in critical, low-staffed […]
Why Salt & Straw Is So Innovative
What’s the best thing to devour during the summertime? Lemonades, popsicles and watermelons are clearly at the top of the list – however, there is one that absolutely trumps all. One that is just as hydrating but can melt in your mouth. Maybe, even give you a bit of a headache, but still worth it. […]
You’re Never Too Big To Be Kind
It was yet another powerful reminder to cherish every single moment spent on the field. This week, during what seemed like a routine play at home plate in Seattle, New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera collapsed in pain after suffering a severe ankle fracture. In an instant, a single play turned into a career-altering injury—one […]
The Trump Administration’s Bias Towards White South African Refugees Is Thanks To Elon Musk
The Trump Administration’s welcoming of white South African refugees should not come as a surprise to anyone. White South Africans have been a group of people that right-leaning groups and politicians have centered on for years, with problematic ideologies like the Great Replacement theory. While Trump has previously made comments supporting white South Africans, this […]
