As someone who tries to practice consistent selfcare, I occasionally apply a beauty face mask to help with skin hydration and additionally help me relax after a long day. But recently, face masks have been doing the opposite of helping me relax. I dare say they occasionally become the source of my stress. This specifically […]
Month: May 2026
I Love a Girl’s Day
Personally, I do not feel complete until I have had a girl’s day. There is nothing like taking a break from your normal schedule, whether that be school, work, or other important obligations, and completely letting go! Perhaps one of the best parts, at least for me, is being able to step away from my […]
Should Anyone be Allowed to Play Any Sport Regardless of Gender and Sexuality (or lack of)
Ever since the beginning of sports, there has been a divide over which gender can play it. Basketball can be played by both men and women, as well as soccer. Then there is football, baseball, hockey, all seen as a “Manly’ sport. But should women also have the right to play these sports? What about […]
Schools Teach Students What to Think About Politics, Not How to Think
In government class in high school, I felt like the teachers were always teaching just one side. Like certain presidents, certain events, and historic moments. It felt like they were trying to steer us to believe in one side instead of having our own opinion. My school even had a Young Republicans club, but there […]
National Grape Popsicle Day: May 27th
As the weather gets scorching, it calls for a chilling refreshment, popsicles! But specifically, grape popsicles! You heard it, folks, today, May 27, is grape popsicle day, and this event occurs annually! So what started this frozen phenomenon? 11-year-old Frank Epperson was mixing powdered-flavor soda with a stirring stick outside on his porch and left […]
Preventing Summer Learning Loss With Kids Out of School
With school out, parents might be worried that kids are going to forget everything they learned during the school year. It’s a great time for kids to have a break, but they can lose what they learned from a phenomenon known as summer slide. Summer slide refers to the decrease in academic skills and knowledge […]
Is The Trump Phone The Latest Example Of This Administration Openly Scamming The Public?
Since the beginning of the Trump Administration’s second term, there has been no shortage of products that the administration has put forward in the hope of emboldening support from its biggest fans. From cryptocurrency, paintings, and apparel, there seems to be a vested interest from the Trump Administration to push out this type of material […]
Mamdani Announces New Housing Commitments For New NYC Rent-Stabilized Homes
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his newest housing plan Tuesday morning. According to NYC.GOV, Mamdani’s Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era aims to tackle the housing policy, construction, tenant protections, homeownership, and more. This plan outlines the Mamdani administration’s goals for tackling the ongoing housing shortage plaguing the city […]
Are Sports Becoming Performative?
Is anyone else’s feed on social media filled with sporting and exercising videos, or is that just me? Because it appears that everyday, when I open Instagram, I am hit with video after video that often record and document them exercising to get their “ideal body”. But something just appears insincere. Instead of actually focusing […]
Should There Be an Age Limit in Politics?
When considering all forms of government, there is one thing that boils down to that connects the different types of authority and government across the world: the age that holds power. Especially in American politics, many members of our Congress are often older than the people they govern. And while many people do not see this as […]
Celebrate Memorial Day With These NYC Events
Memorial Day gives everyone a chance to celebrate and honor those who have given their lives in service to the armed forces. Events will take place across the country, and NYC is no different. Here are some “don’t miss” events happening this Memorial Day weekend! The 159th Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade starts on 3rd Ave […]
Will The World Cup Force The NFL To Embrace Grass Fields?
The 2026 World Cup is only weeks away, but the controversies don’t stop coming. While this event is looking to be one of the most expensive in its history, it’s also introducing some changes to stadiums that have athletes both excited and frustrated. Grass fields have been something that American athletes have increasingly called for […]
