Month: January 2026

Should Athletes Receive Softer Penalties for Doping Cases?

Should Athletes Receive Softer Penalties for Doping Cases?

Sports organizations have, for years, fought to maintain the integrity and fairness of professional sports. While the industry has strived to achieve an ethical and fair playing field, professional athletes have not always abided by these standards and policies. Many athletes have sought to take cheaper routes to conquering triumph, and one of the most […]

NBC New York TV Personality Peter “Produce Pete” Napolitano Dies

NBC New York TV Personality Peter “Produce Pete” Napolitano Dies

Beloved TV personality Peter Napolitano, more popularly known by the nickname “Produce Pete”, has died.  His death was announced in a social media post on Monday, January 26, 2026, by  WNBC-TV’s Managing Editor Steven Bognar. The post read, “Sad news to share from the NBC New York Family… Produce Pete has passed away at 80. […]

Why Did The Biggest 2025 Anime Films Fail To Obtain Oscar Nominations?

Why Did The Biggest 2025 Anime Films Fail To Obtain Oscar Nominations?

The Anime Industry saw massive wins in 2025. Multiple movies saw success in the global box office,  raking in millions in revenue. That said, come this awards season, these movies were snubbed of awards nominations. Unsurprisingly, the fan response was negative, especially considering past Anime films’ nominations and wins. Animation in general has always had […]

Is Cable Better Than Streaming?

Is Cable Better Than Streaming?

Growing to popularity in the mid-2000’s, streaming services were created to remedy the problems and drawbacks of cable television.  Unburdened by commercials, limited variety, and weekly installments of television shows, streaming presented so many options that could never be offered by cable television.  However, in the present day of 2026, could cable television be better than streaming […]

Seahawks and Patriots are Headed to Super Bowl LX

Seahawks and Patriots are Headed to Super Bowl LX

The AFC and NFC Championship football games were played over the weekend. The New England Patriots faced the Broncos in Denver, while the Los Angeles Rams headed to Seattle to play against the Seahawks. Not gonna lie, both games had me on the edge of my seat.  After losing their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, to […]

Should We Be Able to Discuss Politics in School?

Should We Be Able to Discuss Politics in School?

The education system has always sought to offer equal education and opportunities to their students despite race, religion, sexuality, etc. Schools have aimed, for many years, to avoid both discrimination and exclusion to every degree, banning any discourse surrounding sensitive topics that could potentially offend other communities. These forbidden or taboo subjects often include religion, […]

 Fashion: Expression or Social Status?

 Fashion: Expression or Social Status?

In the past, fashion was seen as a personal choice.  Depending on what one wore, you could tell if they were happy, sad, excited, or shy.  Back then, clothes were more than something we simply wore. They were statements.  They were expressions. And most importantly, they were an extension of the person who wore them.   […]

Navigating the Supplements Shelves

Navigating the Supplements Shelves

Everyone loves them–doctors, wellness gurus, the people on TikTok trying to sell you anything they can. Supplements are an amazing way to receive vitamins and minerals we are deficient in without having to go to extreme lengths. We can find them at almost every major retailer, Walmart, Target, CVS, etc. Trying to find the best […]

NY Governor Hochul Calls for the Removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

NY Governor Hochul Calls for the Removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

In a statement Sunday, January 25, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced, “Donald Trump’s leader of the Department of Homeland Security has proven to be unable and unwilling to follow the law to stop these killings”. She continued, “Kristi Noem has forfeited her right to lead, and I’m calling on her to resign as Secretary […]

The Diaries of a Gluten Free Girl

“You will have to follow a strict gluten-free diet for the rest of your life.” While this was not a life threatening statement, my younger self was devastated by hearing these words come from my doctor’s mouth. To me, I thought about all the future events I would attend where all the food would be […]

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