When I first watched Big Bang Theory, I felt very seen in the main character, Sheldon. A character who is very smart, needs organization, and values routine in everyday life. I caught myself relating to a lot of the things that he “had” to do to feel comfortable, like knocking on the door three times […]
Month: April 2026
Selective Service Announcement
As of early March 2026, the United States Selective Service System has officially submitted a proposed rule that would enforce automatic military draft registration. Calling for young, eligible men between the ages of 18 and 25 to be automatically enrolled into the military draft, taking effect in December of 2026. As reported by CNN Politics, “Young, eligible men will be automatically registered […]
Adventure PE Proves Physical Education Was Never Meant to Be One-Dimensional
The worst part of PE, especially before high school, was that I had asthma and I couldn’t keep up with the other kids. I was a fantastic kicker, but make me run? My little 9-year-old lungs couldn’t handle it. At one point, I was just kicking the ball, and someone ran for me. As I […]
NY Woman Charged with Torture as Murder, First in County’s History, gets Life in Prison
Kenya Tilford, 43, of New Rochelle, was convicted at trial last month for the murder in the first degree. As well as multiple other crimes for torturing Concetta Morton for three months before killing her and dumping the body in a storage bin behind her apartment building in 2024. She was sentenced on Thursday to […]
Why Red Bull’s Transition To Extreme Sports Is Genius
Red Bull has dominated the energy drink market for decades since its global debut in 1997. However, the past decade has seen several competitors gain significant amounts of success, prompting the drink company to focus on other avenues to stay relevant. For Red Bull, that avenue came in the form of sports sponsorships It was […]
Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?
Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading apps in the market. Anything […]
NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally. Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at the locations to take precautions […]
Are ESports Really Sports?
When I first heard the term “esports” in high school, I remember being very confused. Because esports are not really sports. Not in the traditional sense, in my opinion. While there are a few parallels between esports and traditional sports, esports does not meet the criteria to be officially classified as an actual sport. First, […]
Will Israel Be Banned From Eurovision?
The conflict in Palestine and the current war with Iran have unsurprisingly dismantled whatever good reputation Israel had within the global community. In Europe, the most widespread and publicised expression of this distaste can be seen in the coming Eurovision competition. Since its debut in 1956, the 2026 Eurovision contest is looking to be the […]
Is It Truly Freedom of Speech?
“It’s freedom of speech!” “Freedom of expression!” Such thoughts are often echoed and repeated when an individual shares their thoughts and opinions that might be seen as controversial. And why not? If the public responds negatively to such controversial opinions, all that one needs to say it is their right as American citizens to exercise […]
NYC Bathroom Shortage Leaves Many Skeptical Of City’s World Cup Readiness
The 2026 World Cup is seeing many of its matches in stadiums across North America. New York City is one of the many places that has been ramping up preparations to handle the upcoming local and international crowds. However, public bathrooms have risen to be one of the most concerning issues leading up to the […]
US-Iran Ceasefire Once Again In Jeopardy
The conflict between Iran and the United States has been on a tense halt thanks to the ongoing ceasefire. Unfortunately, talks between the two nations have once again deteriorated, and the long-fought ceasefire is once again inches away from being called off. According to Al-Jazeera, while there are many reasons for the latest talks being […]
