Month: July 2026

How Much Effort Does It Take to Go D1?

How Much Effort Does It Take to Go D1?

Many athletes dream of playing Division I sports, whether it is for college or bigger leagues, but not everyone understands how much work it truly takes. In my opinion, becoming a D1 athlete requires an incredible amount of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice that most people never see. The work goes far beyond showing up to […]

Is Trump Removing the World Health Organization Ideal?

Is Trump Removing the World Health Organization Ideal?

The World Health Organization (WHO) was created to help countries work together to fight diseases and improve global health for all, providing aid in times of struggle. When President Donald Trump moved to withdraw the United States from the WHO, many people questioned whether this decision weakened the idea of international cooperation. So why did […]

Flash Floods Strike New York City and New Jersey

Flash Floods Strike New York City and New Jersey

The recent floods in New York City and New Jersey occurred on July 6, 2026, after powerful thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the Northeast. The heavy rainfall followed a dangerous heat wave, causing flash flooding that submerged roads, disrupting transportation, and damaging many homes and businesses. New York City and surrounding communities were […]

Private Equity Will Price Out Future Sports Players

Private Equity Will Price Out Future Sports Players

​There has been a controversy brewing within the sports industry, and it might be a few years away from being inescapable in mainstream conversations. Private equity has quietly but steadily been making its way through the sports industry, mainly through youth sports organizations. While there were times when publicly owned sports teams for child and […]

Are American Conservatives’ Foreign Influence Waning?

Are American Conservatives’ Foreign Influence Waning?

​American conservative figures have had their spotlight boosted by the Trump administration since 2016. Their influence is impossible to notice domestically, but even on a global scale, American conservative politicians have had massive reach. They’ve been tied to many successful conservative movements across the globe, from the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Hungary. That said, in […]

New Jersey To Charge Fee Toward Companies With Workers On Medicaid

New Jersey To Charge Fee Toward Companies With Workers On Medicaid

​A new fee for companies with workers on Medicaid instead of company coverage. The new measure was signed by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, noting that it will charge employers with 50 to 249 workers on Medicaid $325 annually per person, and $725 annually for employers with at least 500 workers. This measure is a […]

Brandy Melville Size Inflation

Brandy Melville has become well known for its “one size fits most” clothing and is made to fit a petite audience, but recently, a sizing approach has sparked debate about body image and inclusivity regarding Brandy Melville. Many shoppers argue that the brand’s limited sizing excludes people whose bodies do not fit its narrow standards. […]

The Children of Blood and Bone Adaptation Shows How African-Centric Media Is Systemically Mismanaged In Hollywood

An upcoming adaptation of a popular young adult romantic fantasy novel has been on the news for all the wrong reasons. The Children of Blood and Bone was the 2018 debut novel of Nigerian-American novelist Tomi Adeyemi. Since then, it has gone on to be the first entry in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. The […]

Summer 2026 Beauty Trends

Summer 2026 has made one thing clear. Beauty trends are no longer about perfection but about personality. People are embracing natural features, lightweight makeup, and styles that reflect who they are, and I believe this is a positive change. Social media continues to influence what becomes popular, but people are becoming more careful about which […]

The Everyday Anxiety of Forgetting an Inhaler

The Everyday Anxiety of Forgetting an Inhaler

I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 3, and ever since that day, I have had really bad anxiety about going somewhere without an inhaler. Once, as a child, I was in the car with my grandma, no inhaler, no nebulizer, and I started turning blue face and we got home, and I […]

Does Gym Class Fail Too Many Students With Disabilities?

Gym class is one of those classes that you have to pass to graduate, and for students with disabilities, that is not fair. Whether it be asthma, anxiety, adhd or some other disability, teachers tend to overlook those and don’t take them into account. They see it as a failure to complete the activity and […]

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