In recent weeks, the country has been introduced to a new variant strain of COVID-19, officially named variant BA 3.2. The variant has been nicknamed ‘Cicada,’ and is an offshoot from the BA 3 variant strain of COVID that has not been widely circulated in close to four years. The BA 3.2 variant was first […]
Month: March 2026
Why “Love on a Spectrum” is Great for Representation
Dating is hard enough, but for someone with autism, it’s a whole other thing. The show Love on a Spectrum follows several people looking for love and seeking a relationship. The reason why it’s such a good autism representation is that it doesn’t filter out the so-called “bad” parts of autism. Some shows oversell it […]
Why Escaping Into Games Isn’t Always A Bad Thing
Since I could remember, I have always had a game in my hand. I even remember a Christmas when I got a Game Boy, and slowly that started my love for it. My mom would call it a hobby, my grandma would call it an addiction, to which I’d say sarcastically, “It’s not going to […]
Transgender Women Athletes Banned from Olympic Games’ Women’s Events
As recently as 18 hours ago, many news outlets were reporting the recent decisions of the IOC (International Olympic Committee) that call for a ban on transgender female athletes from competing in female events at the Olympics. According to “The Guardian”, this decision was made as to protect the fairness for the players and to […]
Why Are There So Many Young Ice Agents?
If you are not aware of the recent news, the U.S. Government has recently begun to deploy ICE agents to provide support for the understaffed and overworked workers in airports across the country. Following many TSA’s leaving their job positions due to the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Government has deployed ICE agents to assist […]
Bronx firehouse catches fire, at least 14 injured
On the morning of Friday, March 27, a firehouse in Bedford Park caught on fire, injuring at least 14 firefighters. Firefighters reported receiving a call at 6 am for a report of a fire at 2928 Briggs Ave, which is a two-story firehouse. There was a fire on both floors and was brought under control […]
Why People Underestimate The Frequency Of Meteor Impacts
The month of March had seen a startling number of meteor impacts make headline news within the United States, from Ohio to Texas. The response online was mainly one of surprise, and strangely enough, sheer disbelief at such an event occurring. Conspiracy theories rose in surprising speed, alleging that NASA and the US government were […]
How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals
Regardless of where you live, I am sure one of your local sports teams has an animal for a mascot. And why not? Animals embody much of what we associate with sports: strength, resilience, tenacity, and power. A recent study from Bioscience found that across 50 countries and 10 different sports, “727 professional [sports] organizations […]
The Gateway Tunnel Project Disruptions Is A Major Example Of Why Major US Infrastructure Is So Far Behind
New York City’s Gateway Tunnel Project, officially known as the Hudson Tunnel Project, is likely one of the most important construction projects in that area’s recent history. When completed, nine miles of new track will be completed alongside a new tunnel from NJ to Penn Station. It’s an expensive but necessary answer to the massive […]
New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey
Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]
Why K-Pop Idol Beauty Standards Shouldn’t Be Emulated
The K-Beauty has exploded within the last few years, thanks to the popularization of Korean media, from K-dramas to K-Pop. Understandably, with how popular its gotten, more and more people are eager to emulate the looks of their favorite K-pop idols. But not every beauty trend is healthy, and just like with the western entertainment […]
Don’t Worry Servers, We’re All Dining Out Again!
In a world where everything is expensive, and we are not able to treat ourselves in the extravagant ways we once might have, we need to find ways to get out of the house without blowing through our entire paychecks. And, we need to nourish our bodies and eat enough to sustain our busy lifestyles. […]
