Month: June 2025

Healthy Food Exists In All Cultures

The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West.  Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what constitutes healthy food is generally […]

Books That Should Be Taught in English Class

Books That Should Be Taught in English Class

Every American student who had to sit through English class from Kindergarten to 12th grade knows the usual suspects: “Romeo and Juliet,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Fahrenheit 451” and more. Don’t get me wrong, these novels are extraordinary and have their place as some of the best novels written, but I think […]

Arrest at JFK Airport Due to Potential Connection to Bombing Case

Arrest at JFK Airport Due to Potential Connection to Bombing Case

Daniel Park, a 32-year-old man, was arrested Tuesday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The man is allegedly tied to the bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, last month. Park, according to authorities, traveled to Poland four days after the bombing and was deported back to the United States, upon which […]

Looking Expensive Can Be Cheap

Summer is here… finally. With this, comes the sea of Instagram posts flaunting all sorts of luxury vacations–the Hamptons, Cape Cod and all of the European coastal destinations. What is highlighted in these curated glimpses, however, is not only scenic views but also beachy and expensive looking outfits.  The “Old Money” hashtag currently has over […]

Is the Presidency Too Strong for Democracy?

Is the Presidency Too Strong for Democracy?

With Trump’s endless executive orders, It’s safe to say that a lot of people are wondering this questionL Is the Presidency too powerful for democracy? From his executive orders that bypass Congress to unchecked control over nuclear weapons and national emergencies, the U.S. presidency we have today holds an immense amount of power; some would […]

Climbing the Right Wall

Climbing the Right Wall

We often hear that success is about hard work, ambition, and staying laser-focused on your goals. And while that’s partially true, there’s a deeper question we all have to wrestle with—Are you climbing the ladder that’s leaning on the right wall? It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle. The drive to achieve, to […]

Miracle, Where Are You?

Looking back on memories past,My chest tightens upWondering how much time we have left,And why life won’t let up. Sickness and death have been all too real.I hold onto precious moments,But even still this anxietyRacks through my body and has for months. Watching you sufferhas been my deepest pain,In a heartbeat, for you,I would take […]

Darius Alexander Rookie Contract Deal With New York Giants: Good for the Team?

Darius Alexander Rookie Contract Deal With New York Giants: Good for the Team?

The New York Giants have just signed a four year $6.75 million rookie contract with Darius Alexander, selected from the 65th selection, the first of round three. Alexander could be a possible game changer for the New York Giants. Alexander’s performance at the senior bowl was spectacular to say the least and can stand as […]

Bronx Student Arrested: NYC Takes Action Against ICE

Bronx Student Arrested: NYC Takes Action Against ICE

New York City has claimed that a 20-year-old Bronx public school student Dylan LopezContreras, who was arrested two weeks ago at his immigration court hearing for asylum, is being detained without cause and is taking legal action against ICE. The arrest and many like it by ICE as of late has led to several protests […]

Masculinity Is Being Politicized in a Dangerous Way

What does it mean to be a “man”? This is a question that most people have heard throughout their lives, whether in discussion challenging toxic masculinity or promoting the traditional ideas of “manhood.” It is clear that this ambiguous matter has no clear correct answer but instead is used as a tool to promote certain […]

Saquon Barkley the Face of EA Sports’ Madden 26

Saquon Barkley the Face of EA Sports’ Madden 26

EA Sports has revealed a look into “Madden NFL 26,” and the cover athlete is none other than the running back of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley. EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” video game series has been running for a long time, with more than 40 different editions and versions throughout its history. With “Madden NFL […]

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