Month: May 2026

Brother Bear: An Underrated Gem

“Brother Bear” is a feature-length film released by Disney in 2003 that details a story of love, forgiveness, and the beauty of a found family. It is also, in my opinion, an underrated gem! To summarize, the film is about a young man, Kenai, who, wanting to prove his masculinity, sets off to seek revenge […]

Should We Have an Age Restriction on Football?

Many people begin playing sports at a young age, often for fun and to provide an outlet for exercise, activity, and overall engagement. One of the most common and popular sports that many children and teens are introduced to is football. Either by their parents, friends, or even school administration, many teenagers and children alike are introduced to […]

Jersey City Jazz Festival

Jersey City is the culinary capital of NJ, featuring some of the state’s best restaurants. At the Jersey City Jazz Festival, you can experience the taste of some of the best chefs in the food court. It is a kid-friendly community zone where there will be arts and crafts, bilingual storytimes, percussion classes, and much […]

Should We Enforce a Law That Puts an Age Restriction on How Old a President Can Be?

As decades go on, one thing is evident in our leaders’ patterns: their age. In the following decades, our presidents, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both surpassed age 70 when they were elected. And yeah, that is pretty old, as both of these presidents are well above retirement age. The characteristics of 70-year-olds include a […]

Top 5 Local NYC Events for June 2026

The iconic civil rights demonstration begins at 26th Street and 5th Avenue, proceeds south through Midtown and Greenwich Village—passing the historic Stonewall Inn—and disperses near 16th Street and 7th Avenue This event is free, and it lasts from Friday, June 26th, to Sunday, June 28th. It will have street vendors, live music, and local vendors […]

Top 5 Books for June 2026

As we welcome the lovely month of June, we also (unfortunately) welcome the heat. Great. But fear not, since I have found a few books that are sure to keep you out of the summer heat and entertained with these compelling and gripping stories. If you want to beat the summer swelter, then do I […]

Top 5 Movies for June 2026

Buy your tickets and grab your friends for these new and upcoming films that are soon to grace the silver screen. Lights, camera, and watch these upcoming films that are sure to be our new favorite blockbusters for the summer of 2026!   Synopsis: When the powerful prince of Eterina is returned to his homeland, the […]

Top 5 TV Shows for June 2026

It’s finally June, one of my favorite months! With the beautiful weather, the long summer days (and, perhaps more personally, my two sisters’ birthdays), there are so many reasons why I love June. Things just feel so…New. And with this newness in the air, I would like to discuss new TV shows and TV seasons […]

What Achieving Universal Healthcare Legislation In New York State Could Mean For The Country

American Healthcare has been a longstanding issue within the country and across the world. Despite having the capability to provide quality treatment to its patients, a multitude of roadblocks and blatant corruption have led to an unfortunate culture where many Americans are risking going bankrupt for medical treatment. It’s unsurprising that universal healthcare has been […]

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