Month: October 2025

Anti-Foreigner Sentiments Grow in Japan

In recent years, Japan has been increasingly leaning towards Anti-Foreigner sentiments as the Japanese government seeks to solve the country’s population crisis with foreign immigration. For years, Japan has been struggling with a population crisis.  The population of Japan has been declining over time, with last year having two citizens die for every child born. […]

Jane Goodall, Beloved Chimpanzee Expert, Dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the world-famous scientist who changed how we understand animals and spent her life fighting for the planet, died on Oct. 1 at age 91. Her foundation said she passed away of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California. Goodall became known in the 1960s for her work with wild chimpanzees in […]

The Best Dressed New York Athletes, Ranked by Someone Who Knows Nothing About Fashion

So here’s what happened: I was bored, started Googling random stuff, and somehow ended up looking at photos of New York athletes off the field. Next thing I know, I’m deep into side-by-side pics of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car. I don’t know much about fashion (my wardrobe is 90% hoodies), […]

Ozzy Osbourne Documentary “Coming Home” Releases Tomorrow

Coming Home is a documentary film that has been in production since 2022. The documentary covers the life of Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon Osbourne. The documentary was created to showcase the family and to attempt to redefine what a “normal” home life is. For those unaware, Ozzy Osbourne is a famous singer, songwriter, […]

Fragrances Might Be Performing Better Than Cosmetics

Fragrances Might Be Performing Better Than Cosmetics

​The cosmetics industry economy has fluctuated for years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these changes when social distancing mandates lifted. Like other industries, cosmetics businesses have found previously thriving business practices and product lines less profitable than expected. ​Regardless of the reason, this has led cosmetics companies to reevaluate how their operations should be run and […]

US Government Shuts Down

As of today, October 1st, the United States government has shut down, causing some non-essential government services to stop operation. The shutdown occurred because democrats and republicans disagreed on how to proceed with a spending bill and refused to let the bill pass. The disagreement resulted from a healthcare spending bill that democrats are adamant […]

MTA to Swap East River Tunnels for F and M Trains to Improve Commute Times

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed a major change for weekday subway riders. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, the F and M trains will swap their routes between Manhattan and Queens during the day, with the hope it will reduce delays. Under the new schedule (which takes place during weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.), […]

Going All In: Visiting My Former Radio Production Class

Going All In: Visiting My Former Radio Production Class Screenshot

I recently had the pleasure of visiting my former Radio Production class at Montclair State University, taught by Professor Tom Kaminski, who many of you may know as the chopper reporter for ABC 7 Eyewitness News. During the class, I had the opportunity to speak with students from a variety of majors within the College […]

Valentino

Valentino

Fashion Designer of the Month for October 2025 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is a world renown Italian fashion designer. Born in the Italian province of Voghera, Valentino grew an interest in fashion while aprenticing under his fashion designer aunt Ernestina Salvadeo during primary school. Valentino continued to pursue fashion with the […]

Nicki Ledermann

Nicki Ledermann

Make Up Artist of the Month for October 2025 Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Nicki Ledermann is a well-known German television and film makeup artist. Raised in Munich, Germany, Ledermann began her makeup career after briefly studying at the Conservatory of Music in Munich. In the years prior she had majored in Latin and Fine […]

Cardi B – Safe

Cardi B – Safe

Video of the Month for October 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0y8bmIATM Safe is the third single from American rapper Cardi B’s second studio album, Am I the Drama? Safe’s music video was released on the album’s midnight release on September 19, 2025. Directed by Arrad, the music video visualizes the song’s themes about safety within a relationship. Cardi […]

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

Underground Artist of the Month for October 2025 Facebook Instagram Spotify Bio Daley Bio Atmosphere is a notable American hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Sean Daley aka Slug and DJ/producer Anthony Davis aka Ant. Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1996, the duo had undergone several name changes before settling on Atmosphere. Atmosphere’s first album Overcast! […]

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