Month: October 2025

Apparently My Hair Type Is “Immune to Convenience”

My hair does not want to be helped. I’ve accepted that. I’ve seen the TikToks. I’ve read the articles. Everyone swears by the same hair tricks: dry shampoo, air-drying, the thing where you sleep with your hair in braids and the classic scrunch-and-go. Apparently, if your hair is “low maintenance,” life is a breeze. My […]

The Lost Boys Musical Is The Perfect Pick For Halloween

The cult classic horror comedy film The Lost Boys is finally getting a Broadway musical adaptation. While the news was a surprise for some, the announcement has garnered excitement from the film’s dedicated fanbase, who are always eager for more content of their favorite film. The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is set to officially debut […]

NY Yankees Are Not Out of It Yet

The New York Yankees showed last night that they’re far from finished. After losing two games earlier in the series, they managed a dramatic 9‑6 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays to stay alive in the AL Division Series.  They were down 6‑1 early on. That kind of shortfall in October tends to feel […]

Zach Bryan Ignites Controversy with Anti-ICE Song

Recently, Zach Bryan, a famous country singer and former US veteran, has released a small snippet of a new song called “Bad News”. In this snippet, Bryan includes several lyrics that are critical of the government agency ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement). There has been an impassioned response from both sides of the political […]

Trump says Chicago Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker Should be Jailed

This morning, Current President Donald Trump released a social media post on TRUTH that says, “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!”.  This post came in response to the open resistance Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor Jay Robert “JB” Pritzker have shown to Trump, calling the […]

Saul Zabar, NYC Food Icon and Co-Owner of Zabar’s, Dies at 97

Saul Zabar, one of the most recognizable names in New York food, died this week at age 97. He was the longtime co-owner of Zabar’s, the famous Upper West Side grocery store known for its wide range of gourmet food. Zabar had been in the hospital after suffering a brain bleed, according to family. Even […]

The First Time I Got Obsessed With a Book Series, It Changed My Life

I’ve always loved books. But there’s a big difference between liking a book and fully spiraling into it. I’m talking deep in the fandom, writing theories no one asked for, lurking on forums, reading fanfiction at 1 a.m. because I need to know what happens if two background characters fall in love during an AU. For me, that started […]

Chosen Families Save Lives: What Otto Teaches Us About Showing Up

Sometimes, the right people walk into your life at the exact moment you need them to, even without realizing it yourself. That’s what happens to Otto. In “A Man Called Otto,” Tom Hanks plays a grumpy, heartbroken man who’s done. His wife, the love of his life, is gone. With that, he feels no reason […]

Will CNN’s Latest Venture Into Fashion Spur New Mainstream Interest?

Global news media company CNN recently added Rachel Tashjian to its ranks of senior reporters. Previously, Tashjian was a fashion critic for The Washington Post, the fashion news director at Harper’s Bazaar, and more. It’s the latest effort from the media company to beef up their digital subscription service, overseen by Choire Sicha, with topics […]

New York Giants Rumored to be Considering Trading Russel Wilson

For those who keep their ears open to the sports scene, you have noticed that over the past few weeks, rumors have begun to spread regarding New York Giants quarterback Russel Wilson. Rumors say that the New York Giants are open to trade opportunities for Russel Wilson. Rumors have emerged around the time that the […]

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