Month: June 2026

Why the Black American Boycott of Asian American Businesses Was a Long Time Coming

Why the Black American Boycott of Asian American Businesses Was a Long Time Coming

Tensions between the Asian American and Black American communities have hit a massive strain in the past few weeks, ignited by a recent not guilty verdict in the tragic 2023 murder case of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The ruling made waves across social media, with many within and outside the Black community outraged. It was a […]

Renderings For Penn Station Renovation Revealed to the Public

The first renderings for the 8 billion dollar proposed redevelopment of Penn Station were revealed to the public Monday morning, June 8, 2026, by the development firms Halmar and Skanska’s joint venture Penn Transformation Partners, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The renderings visualise the sweeping redesign of the entrance on Eighth Avenue, which will […]

Scary Movie: Scary Bad

Okay, so this is going to be a hard article to write. Just the title alone was difficult to type because I was so excited to see this new movie. The Wayans Bros. returning to the “Scary Movie” Franchise? Sign me up! But if this new installment is a testament to what they have to […]

Why Visual Novels May Never Break Into The Mainstream

The video game industry comprises a variety of game genres, all of which have a steady and fairly large community surrounding them. However, there is one genre that has been relatively niche to read, despite being around since the 1980s: Visual Novels. Visual novels, for those unaware, are interactive story-based games that typically combine static […]

Dystopian Fiction Challenges Readers to Ask, “What Would I Do?”

When it comes to books, one of my favorite genres to read is dystopian. They always have you think about if you were in that version of the world, what would you do in that situation. Hunger Games, for example, I think about what faction I would be born into, and if I had happened […]

Does Posting About an Issue Actually Create Change?

When someone posts something political on their social media such as FaceBook my reaction is “Oh boy, here we go” These posts never do anything to change what is actually going on in the world. Unless you have real power in poltitics or the government, nothing will change. You can complain about global warming or […]

Linvilla Orchards Food Truck Festival!

Linvilla Orchards is basically the heart and soul of my hometown. If you want a place where both kids and adults can have fun while not breaking the bank, then Linvilla Orchards is the place for you. Offering many different activities, such as petting animals, playing on the playground, wine tastings, and many other activities depending on the season, Linvilla Orchards has […]

Sunscreen Is More Important Than Ever Before, So Why Do People Hate It?

As summer approaches, the world is facing rapid levels of rising heat that only seem to keep breaking records as years go by. Currently, it’s more important than ever before to prep yourself and your family’s safety under what is likely to be extreme weather. Sunscreen remains one of the most important items a person […]

Rev Con at Hyde Park

If you enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactments and History Facts, then you will enjoy RevCon 2026, where you can celebrate America’s 250th birthday, which takes place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. This family-friendly event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

Which Sport Is the Hardest?

Sports are very hard, and there’s no doubt that there are many difficult sports in the world. Sports require strict discipline through physical training like running and constant workouts, practice, and even dieting. Each sport comes with its own struggles, so which is the most difficult? I’ve played quite a few sports in my lifetime, […]

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