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Why Youth Should Understand Politics

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Politics affects many parts of our lives, including education, jobs, and healthcare. Even if young people cannot vote yet, political decisions will affect their future. I believe every young person should learn the basics of politics so they know what their future will look like. Some people think politics is...

Sports

Sports Organizations’ Support for the LGBT Community Is More Important Now Than Ever Before

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The past few years have not been kind to people within the LGBT community in the United States, specifically transgender athletes. Right-leaning politicians and the ongoing culture war have unfortunately made the existence of trans athletes a target. This has only been made worse by the Trump administration, which has...

Latest News

Women’s New Baseball Team in NY: New York Heights

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The New York Heights are an exciting new women’s baseball team based in New York. The team was created to give talented women athletes a chance to compete at a high level of national baseball while inspiring young fans, especially girls. The Heights are known for their hard work, teamwork,...

Fashion

Why Skinny Ripped Jeans Are No Longer in Style

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, August 3, 2026

Fashion trends are always changing. I think skinny ripped jeans are not as popular as they used to be. Many people now prefer looser and more comfortable styles. One reason is that baggy and straight-leg jeans have become trendy. Gen Z, like me, prefer looser clothing rather than tight ones,...

Movies

The Real Lesson of The Lion King Is Learning to Face Your Past

By Kelsey Iffert
- Monday, August 3, 2026

You know that scene in The Lion King where Rafiki smacks Simba in the head with his stick and says, “Oh yes, the past does hurt, but you either run from it or learn from it,” and at that moment Simba grabs his stick and runs off laughing. That scene...

Beauty

Which Makeup Products Are Worth Your Money?

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, August 3, 2026

Some makeup products are worth spending more money on, but others are not. I think it is smart to mix expensive and affordable products. This way, you can save money and still have a great makeup routine. Foundation is one product that is worth the extra cost. A good foundation...

Politics

Should Celebrities Be Political Role Models?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Monday, August 3, 2026

When you go onto social media, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or something else, you more than likely will see some political drama about some controversial topic. Usually, that post is made by some celebrity saying how they “support their child for coming out,” and that backfires because of the...