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Why haven’t Leagues Taken Action against Players Faking Injuries on the Field?

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Bad Sports Marketing: Energy Drinks Don’t Mix with Rigorous Physical Activity

By Emanuel Hughes
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Every major sporting event, from televised football games to grassroots skateboarding competitions features them. Banners, commercials and star athletes all proclaim the same message: The secret to peak performance is a brightly colored can of liquid energy. These beverages, packed with a potent brew of caffeine, sugar and artificial stimulants...

Fashion

Cosplay Isn’t Just a Costume- It’s a Kind of Magic

By Adrianne Smith
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Cosplay isn’t just about wearing a costume – it’s about becoming part of a story you love. For fans, dressing as their favorite characters is more than just for entertainment; it’s a form of art. It transforms fictional, imaginative characters into something real – something full of heart. Similar to...

Music

The Cost Of Shock Value: Does Dababy Have Good Intentions?

By Ian Henry
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The world was horrified over the shocking death of Iryna Zarutska. A Ukrainian immigrant who was murdered while commuting on a light rail line in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a sign that the United States had an issue with mental health. Considering the suspect was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet,...

Books

The Bionicle: A Masterclass in Storytelling for Children’s Books

By Emanuel Hughes
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A plastic Kanohi mask clicking into place probably isn’t the first thing you think of as a literary awakening. But for kids in the early 2000s, LEGO’s “Bionicle” was exactly that — a secret gateway to sophisticated storytelling and the giants of sci-fi and fantasy. “Bionicle” was more than just...

Latest News

NYC Ferry Breaks Ridership Records

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Surging demand has pushed the New York City ferry system to record-breaking ridership, causing authorities to consider expanding this popular service. According to Bloomberg, the service set a new benchmark, logging over one million boardings in August alone—a 17 percent increase compared to the previous August. Overseen by New York...

Beauty

I Don’t Wear Makeup, But I Love Watching Other People Do It

By Adrianne Smith
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

I don’t wear makeup. Not for any particular reason, and not because I have a strong stance against it. I just never truly picked it up. I’ve never owned a foundation brush, never contoured my cheekbones and couldn’t tell you the difference between warm and cool tones if my life...

Sports

Is NY Liberty Finally Regaining Form?

By Ian Henry
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The WNBA playoffs have arrived, and I have not felt so disappointed in regards to the postseason. This feeling stems from most of the superstar players such as Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese being unavailable. Whether due to injury or suspension, the fact the big dogs ain’t playing is sad....