In school there is usually, in the United States at least, a football team, and a basketball team. And those teams, usually are played by people who can run, jump, throw, basically anything a player needs to be able to do. But what about the ones that were born different? They want to play sports […]
Month: August 2026
Small Businesses Struggling in New York
Small businesses in New York continue to face challenges in 2026. High operating costs, regulations, and economic uncertainty are making it harder for some businesses to stay profitable. One major problem is the cost of running a business, especially in this economy. Rent, insurance, utilities, supplies, and employee costs can put pressure on small businesses […]
Why Breaking News Has Become a Source of Anxiety
When you are watching the news, let’s say the weather, and all of a sudden you see a blue stripe of text go by and it says “Breaking News!” and it goes on about someone getting killed on a subway or a bus or something else that is really sad and heartbreaking. Not only do […]
The Real Fashion Icons of the 90s Weren’t Supermodels—They Were TV Characters
When I think of fashion, the first thing that comes to my mind is not supermodels. It’s characters from my favorite TV shows. When I think of hairstyles and what people wore in the 90s, my thought instantly goes to the shows F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Fresh Prince, That’s So Raven, and plenty of others. The characters of […]
Why Are There More Female Theatre Actors Than Male Actors?
Many theatre programs have more female actors than male actors. This is common in schools, community theatres, and even some professional productions. There are several reasons why more women choose to participate in theatre. Girls are often encouraged to express themselves through acting, music, and the arts. Boys are more often encouraged to play sports […]
The Generation Gap Between Esports and Traditional Sports
When you think of traditional sports, you think of young fans who were probably very influenced by older fans who are in their family or at least older people they happen to know. But when it comes to Esports, you don’t get many older fans. Mostly only young adults and maybe teenagers play Esports because […]
America’s Literacy Crisis Is a Political Failure
The declining literacy rate in the United States is more than an education problem; it is a political one. For years, politicians have debated education instead of consistently investing in reading instruction and student support. They need to focus on engaging kids with school rather than worrying about costs and financial roots. Many lawmakers focus […]
Playing with food: New Yorker Harley Langberg turns edible ingredients into portraits
For 12 years, Harley Langberg’s passion has been being in a kitchen. His day begins at 4 a.m., while his family is asleep and the sun has yet to rise is when Langberg says he works his best. He takes out some apples and nectarines, mashed potatoes are shaped into form, peppers, mushrooms, turnips, and […]
The Ninth Day
On the Seventh day, after creating the heavens, the earth, the seas, and creatures big and small, and after birthing Adam and Eve, God rested.
The next day, He considered what remained undone.
On the Ninth day, He envisioned a world filled with people but wondered what they would be like.
So He created the truth, and it tasted like spinach. Then He created lies, and they tasted like cotton candy. Then He created greed, pride, lust, and every sin He could think of.
He gave everyone free will.
Then He sat back to see how it would work out.
Why The Tanmaxxing Trend Was Unfortunately Inevitable
A troubling tanning trend has taken social media by storm and is putting the health of those who participate at risk, but it’s hardly surprising. Recent years have seen a rise of bizarre, unorthodox, and dangerous health and beauty trends. While they have occurred in the past, these trends have sped up and spread further […]
New Movie: Spider Man a Major Hit!
The new movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become one of the biggest hits of 2026. Since its release on July 31, 2026, the movie has attracted huge crowds and received positive reviews from both fans and critics. One reason the movie is so successful is because of its exciting action scenes and amazing visual […]
What Sports Are the Most Enjoyable to Play?
Playing sports is a great way to stay active, have fun, and spend time with friends. In my opinion, the most enjoyable sports are the ones that keep you moving while also making you excited to play. My favorite sport is volleyball because it is fast-paced, movement orientated and involves a lot of teamwork. I […]
