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 […]
Month: July 2026
KokoFest 2026 “The Cultural Experience”
Welcome to KokoFest, which is NYC’s premier Caribbean cultural Festival. Set against a backdrop of the New York City skyline, it is a full-day outdoor celebration of culture, flavor, and rhythm that sells out every single year. Here is what you can expect at this grand event. Live performances that include Soca, dancehall, afrobeats, DJ […]
Why Voting Should Be Mandatory
Every election helps decide the future of our schools, communities, and country. The choices people make at the voting booth can affect laws, education, healthcare, and many other parts of everyday life. That is why I believe voting should be mandatory, because every eligible citizen should help shape the future by making their voice heard. […]
When Will LeBron James Retire?
LeBron James has been an iconic figure within the basketball industry for decades since the start of his career in the early 2000s. While his sporting career has kept being steady despite his age, no sports player stays in the professional field forever. LeBron’s surprise exit from the Los Angeles Lakers was a surprise for […]
The White House Labeling Smithsonian Leadership ‘Radical Activists’ May Have Inadvertently Boosted Their PR
A recent White House report escalated the attack against American museums and historians, labeling the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution “radical activists who cannot be trusted.” This comes after President Trump’s previous comments on the Smithsonian in March of this year. Released by the White House Domestic Policy Council on Independence Day, the report is […]
Gotham FC To Play At New York City’s First-Ever Soccer Stadium
New York City’s first-ever soccer-focused stadium is set to host the reigning National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) champion, Gotham FC, in Queens. Announced on Tuesday by Gotham FC and New York City FC, the team will start playing home games at Etihad Park starting in 2028. This announcement is the latest step in both Gotham […]
Why Spotify Premium Should Be Free
Music has become an essential part of everyday life, helping people study, work, enjoy, and relax. Music is there whenever we need it, helping us enjoy boring and repetitive tasks and helping us embrace creativity and culture. Spotify is the biggest streaming music platform globally, and millions of people use it every day. Because of […]
Food Sensitivities Are Real—Even When Others Can’t See Them
All my childhood, growing up, I had people tell me that my eating habits were bad, and as an adult, they say I eat like a child. What they don’t know is that certain foods have a different effect on me. Grapes have a weird texture; bananas are too squishy, and pears have a weird, […]
What Losing the World Cup Means for a Nation
The World is the biggest stage for many countries, as dozens of nations face rough and challenging matches for the global prize. Every World Cup creates one champion, but it also leaves dozens of countries wondering what could have been. For the countries that fall short, the aftermath is often filled with disappointment, reflection, and […]
Theater’s Biggest Competition Isn’t Streaming—It’s People’s Time and Budget
Not matter how big streaming services will become and already is, it doesn’t beat going to a live show and seeing real people do the show and being around fans of the same one. As someone who doesn’t live anywhere near a live show I’ve never experienced it but I know it would be different […]
How The Lion King and Frozen Have Many Similarities
As a child I loved Lion King so much that my mother taught me how to rewind the tape because I would watch it, rewind it, then watch it again. That is probably true for a lot of children in the 90s. As an adult one of my favorites has now become Frozen. I didn’t […]
Should Schools Teach Current Political Issues or Stick to History?
When I was in school, they taught mostly history, and I get why we need to know who George Washington is, Hitler, and all that, but sadly, history has a way of repeating itself: presidents make mistakes, wars happen, and then it repeats over and over. But we can’t say that students of today know […]
