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Does Gym Class Fail Too Many Students With Disabilities?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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...

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KokoFest 2026 “The Cultural Experience”

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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...

Politics

Why Voting Should Be Mandatory

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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...

Sports

When Will LeBron James Retire?

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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...

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The White House Labeling Smithsonian Leadership ‘Radical Activists’ May Have Inadvertently Boosted Their PR

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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...

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Gotham FC To Play At New York City’s First-Ever Soccer Stadium

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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...

Music

Why Spotify Premium Should Be Free

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, July 6, 2026

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...