The rising gas prices due to the Trump administration’s war on Iran have forced many people to adapt. Within the United States, while many are still attempting to go through their daily lives as normal, a growing number of people are looking towards alternative avenues. Public transportation usage has noticeably spiked under this latest strain […]
Month: May 2026
UMusic Shop NY Celebrates The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds 60th Anniversary With A Pop-Up
A limited-time event is heading its way to New York City in celebration of a particular anniversary for the famous music band The Beach Boys. UMusic Shop NY is hosting a pop-up event in celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys’ 1966 album Pet Sounds. Released in May 1966 by Capitol Records, Pet […]
Why the 90s Era is the Best in Music
Ah, the 90s, the best time to be alive. It brought us Tamagotchis, Care Bears, Game Boy, and one of my favorites, Jinco jeans and flannel shirts. But what it really brought was the sound of amazing music to our ears. I remember dancing with my grandma in her living room and singing along to […]
Tusk:WTF
I would consider myself a big horror movie fan. From physiological to the run-of-the-mill slasher, I can find something enjoyable in any subgenre of horror. And so I thought that the film, “Tusk” (2014) would be a fun watch for me and my sister to pass the time since I enjoy horror films. But… But […]
Have Alternative Styles Become Conformative?
Alternative fashion, including punk, grunge, goth, and emo, for decades has been a constant force for many to exemplify their beliefs of values against the cultural norms of fashion and lifestyle of their respective eras. That said, what happens when those alternative styles become mainstream? Thanks to the internet and social media, especially TikTok, alternative […]
Can We Truly Separate The Art From The Artist?
In our current society, seemingly more and more public figures within the government are being exposed as being horrible people. This additionally extends to the entertainment field, specifically the musical industry. However, instead of deplatforming such people and demonstrating that we do not condone their actions, we instead still listen to their music. To offer […]
The EBT Requirements are Getting Ridiculous
With food prices rising because of inflation, even with a full-time job it’s hard to afford food without the help of EBT. Last year at one point nobody was getting any and millions of Americans suffered. Nobody wants to have to go to a food pantry because they can’t afford food. I’ve been in the […]
NYCxDesign Festival
NYCxDesign Festival, which is an annual, citywide celebration that highlights several events, will be happening on May 14th-20th. The festival will feature design disciplines such as Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design, among several others. The festival opening party happens on May 14th, starting at 6:00 pm at 28 Pine Street, NYC. This even marks […]
Why NYC’s Soccer Streets Program Should Be A Permanent Fixture
A new school soccer program is enticing interest in the sport within New York City schools ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The program, Soccer Streets, was launched by Mayor Mamdani on Monday and will travel to 50 participating schools across the five boroughs. Each stop will give students a fun event similar […]
Will MMA See An Influx Of New Female Viewers In The Near Future?
Fighting sports have, for many decades, been primarily viewed by male audiences. The introduction of female fighters changed things, and with the addition of the internet, the audiences of fighting sports have grown to include both genders more and more as the years have progressed. That said, sports like Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are largely […]
Celebrity Activism Is A Good Thing
Activism amongst celebrities has always been a divisive topic. In recent years, this often gets roped into the equally controversial topic of politics within entertainment in general. Since the first Trump administration term, there has been a growing push to limit or get rid of politics within popular media entirely. While most of these talking […]
Why The Possible New York Ban Of Potassium Bromate Is So Controversial
A recently proposed ban on the food ingredient potassium bromate has sparked a surprising amount of controversy. New York Senate lawmakers recently voted to ban the popular food additive alongside others like red dye No. 3 and propylparaben in March. Potassium bromate to those within the bagel and pizza industry is considered a flour “improver” […]