July 20th 2017, marked a hard day for anyone who is a fan of Linkin Park and Chester Bennington, their lead singer.. When I found out he had passed away, I was in tears. His music saved me through most of my high school life, and now, as an adult, his music hits differently. His […]
Month: June 2026
Duty to Warn or Protect – Tarasoff vs Regents
The case of Tarasoff vs Regents ruled that the therapist of a patient has the right to report if their patient makes a threat against someone else. When is it morally wrong to call or not to call? What is considered not bad enough to report? Well, for me, I think if I were a […]
Tony Awards this Sunday!
Happy Friday, everyone! A major event in the theater world is coming up this Sunday, June 7, 2026: the Tony Awards. As Broadway’s annual awards ceremony, the event recognizes outstanding achievements in theater and highlights many of the productions and performers that have shaped the past season. Here’s a look at what the Tony Awards […]
Better Off Without One
The elevator in my South Bronx apartment building worked as often as a spoiled child. Then, one day, on the sixth-floor landing, someone held a fashion show; on the fourth, someone installed a disco; on the third, movies played, drinks were served.
Tenants organized street fairs. The drug dealers relocated. The cops, who had their hands full, now slept in their cars. The building became a tourist attraction. The landlord charged non-residents to enter.
Then one day, he fixed the elevator.
The professionals moved in. Fancy stores opened.
The rents were raised.
And just like that, the party was over.
Schools Should Include Bicycle Lessons In Gym Class
There are many things, particularly in life skills, that people think are a given. For many people is a skill that is typically taught at an early age by a person’s parents or from a close family member. However, what was once a given childhood experience for many has been slowly drifting farther from average […]
What Progressives Get Wrong About Voting And Why It Hurts Everyone
Voting has been and continues to be a controversial topic within progressive spaces online and in real-life discussions. A majority of people who lean towards the left have either complicated views on voting or have completely separated themselves from even thinking about participating in the American electoral system. It’s a fact that quite a lot […]
Citizens Within The Tri-State Area Maybe Able To See The Northern Lights on Thursday
Americans living in the tri-state area may have a chance to see the northern lights later tonight. According to USA Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for a G3 geomagnetic storm for today, June 4, and Friday, June 5. A geomagnetic storm is a major […]
Pizza Hut’s Book It Program Should Have Never Left
Literacy rates around the world have seen a significant dip, but the case of literacy within the United States has become an incredibly significant case, especially among the younger demographics. In the past, there was a wide range of programs and teaching methods that helped keep literacy rates up among young people. That said, in […]
Baggy Clothing is the New Era of Fashion
Before the 21st century, skinny jeans, leggings, and fitted clothing were some of the biggest fashion trends. People often paired skinny jeans with a cute top and considered it a stylish outfit. However, in the 21st century, there has been a noticeable shift toward baggier clothing, such as loose jeans, oversized shirts, and relaxed fits. […]
School Lunches Rarely Consider Neurodivergent Students
School lunches were a nightmare for me; the food was never any good, and it was always something I didn’t eat at home, which just left me hungrier for the rest of the day. The bright lights, the chit-chat of the other students, the horror of the food touching can make school lunches unbearable, but […]
The Natural Hair Movement Helps More Than Just Black Diaspora
The perception around black hair from those within the black community and outside of it has led to an unfortunate culture that has encouraged people to either hide or straighten it with products and heat. While everyone is allowed to do with their hair however they wish, decades have shown that the harmful opinions people […]
Should Insurance be Free?
Insurance should be free because it provides the protection that everyone needs, regardless of income and wealth. Life is very unpredictable, and events such as illness, accidents, or natural disasters can create sudden and overwhelming costs. Without insurance, many people are unable to financially recover from these situations, which can lead to long-term hardship. One […]
