The NYPD on Saturday released a police sketch of an 11‑year‑old autistic boy believed to be missing from Brownsville, Brooklyn, but the mother is insisting that the child never existed. When asked of his whereabouts, she became angry, insisting she’s never had a child and lives alone. Sources say the boy, Jacob Pritchett, is nonverbal and unable […]
Month: October 2025
Trump willing to negotiate when shutdown ends
As of today, the United States government has been shut down for 7 days with no deals being made between the Republicans and Democrats. So far, there have been five attempts by Republicans to pass a bill to fund the government until November 21st, but Democrats have blocked each bill. Initially, Trump was mostly silent […]
Mourning
Pitter-pattering rain fallsSome rejoice, but I stallTrapped in my headAnd the waves of emotions. The sky finally feelsLike someone somewhere sees my fears,My heart that’s breakingAnd I feel a small comfort. For a moment, and a second,My tears aren’t wrapped in regret.They fall with the rainDown, down, down my weeping face. I scream out to […]
My Hair Looks Best When I’m Not Trying to Impress Anyone
It’s always the day I don’t care. The kind of day where I overslept, barely made it out of bed and threw on the nearest sweatshirt. I’m not talking to anyone outside of my husband and family, fully prepared to hide from the world (as per usual). And somehow — on that day — my hair decides […]
Taylor Swift releases new album The Life of a Showgirl and shatters records
Taylor Swift, after a year since her last compilation, has come out with a new album, The Life of a Showgirl. This album has been breaking records across several different streaming services with her new bold music direction. The Life of a Showgirl, the twelfth album from Taylor Swift, was released on October 3rd, 2025. […]
What If Campaign Promises Were Legally Binding?
Imagine a world where politicians, like the rest of us, had to stick to what they said or face the consequences. It’s similar to how if we promise to bring food to the party and forget to, we can’t live it down for the next few months. What if a broken campaign promise came with […]
As Subway Surfing Claims More Lives, Officials Search for Solutions
Two young girls, believed to be 12 and 13, were found dead early Saturday from riding on top of a Brooklyn subway train, authorities say. This only furthered the concerns over the dangerous activity known as “subway surfing.” Police were called to the stop just after 3 a.m. where they discovered the teens unconscious and […]
Yankees Down 0-2 to The Blue Jays
Over the past few days, The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays have played two division series games against each other. Over these two games, the Blue Jays have taken the win from the Yankees, leaving them at risk of dropping out of the running for the championship. In Game One, the Blue […]
The Appeal of Binging Games vs Taking Your Time With Them
Video games have a wide array of ways to play them and while many have their preferred ways that suit them best, there are benefits for both binging video games and taking them slowly at your own pace. Binging video games for one can have the benefit of enjoying a higher number of video games […]
Corner Store Snacks Raised Me
When I was a kid, the best part of having a few bucks—or even just a handful of quarters—was knowing exactly where I was headed. The donut shop down the street was the spot. I’d save up whatever change I could find and walk down like I was going on a real mission. The family who ran […]
Health Centers at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
For those unaware, as of October 1st, the United States federal government has been shut down temporarily as the democratic and republican congress members have refused to pass a funding resolution. As a result of this shutdown, the government has suspended funding for all non-essential government-funded services. Meanwhile, essential services such as the national guard, […]
The Quiet Power of Choosing Kindness in Film
Some movies don’t need drama to make you feel something (though I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a good dramatic story). They don’t rely on car chases or massive fight scenes (I’m not looking at you, “Fast & Furious”… okay, maybe a little but I love you). Instead, they show us something quieter but way more real: […]
