How has Doomscrolling and Overconsumption of Social Media Further Ruined Mental Health?
Doomscrolling is the word of the year at this point. The majority of us do it; I mean, before I started writing this article, I was doomscrolling on TikTok. Then it hit me: I am doomscrolling while I’m about to write an article about doomscrolling, and then I had to reflect on myself for a […]
Sports Documentaries Are Turning Non-Fans Into Fans
When you are someone that doesn’t care about sports you are not going to know much about the athletes who play those sports. But imagine you’re skimming through YouTube or Netflix and you see a documentary about Micheal Jordan. You are curious so you start watching it and it goes into the details of his […]
Why are Dystopian Novels So Popular?
Most people know typical book genre conventions, like fantasy, sci-fi, and horror, but one that really sticks out with higher-level literature is dystopian novels. Dystopian novels are defined as those that depict a deeply flawed and oppressive society, which serves an antagonistic role in one way or another. These novels are super popular; most people […]
Collector’s Shoes Defeat the Purpose of Shoes
A vast array of collectible apparel exists. Designer hats, plants, shirts, gloves, and accessories are all part of this collectible apparel market. Every piece of clothing has some kind of collectors’ market, but no article of clothing has as much stock in its collectors’ market as shoes and shoe collectors do. There are countless collectors’ […]
How Much Should We Hold Political Figures Accountable?
The current landscape of world politics is one of constant crisis for many countries financially and economically. The people who are supposed to serve as representatives and leaders of the people of their states, nations, and countries. These leaders lie and have consistently been seen giving false information. Political figures and world leaders should be […]
Parking Scan Scam: QR Codes Posted at NYC Meters Were Used to Steal Credit Card Info
A 39 year old man has been indicted for allegedly placing fraudulent QR codes on Manhattan parking meters to steal motorist’s personal and financial information, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr, and the Department of Investigation Commissioner Nadia Shihata announced. The alleged scheme was discovered after a driver encountered one of the fake QR codes […]
New York City Is A Communist Country
New York City is as authoritarian as a communist country. Right now, I’m stuck at a STOP sign.
No go sign.
I must get to the hospital NOW.
I dash across the street. I barely make it.
It’s hard to breathe; I am overweight. I smoke.
My chest hurts.
I find my dad. He’s covered in a blanket; I remove it. It’s a million degrees outside, and I’m wilting.
I assume he was glad to see me, though he didn’t say so.
He was never much for conversation; this time was no exception.
So, I tell him about my day.
