Month: May 2026

New York Society for Ethical Culture Hosts Its 150th Anniversary Gala

Starting on May 15th, 6 pm-9 pm, you can join members, friends, and progressive allies for an evening of special guests, NYC history, live music, and good food. You can purchase tickets for $10-$150 online. The event will be held at Adler Hall, 2 W 64th St, New York, NY. Free Ethical Experiences’ Workshops will […]

We Should Be Worried About The Trump Administration’s Obsession With College Sports

The Trump administration has fixated on a variety of issues since its second term. That said, a surprising amount of focus has been pushed onto college sports. It’s not that the attention is unwarranted, but like any other issue the administration has tackled, concerns around fiscal expenses are the leading reason they’ve put out when […]

The USA’s Car Culture is Slowly Getting Eroded By High Gas Prices

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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?

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 […]

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