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The Art of Simplicity: Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Why Teens Love The Books

Sports

Triple- Double King Calls it Quits: Russell Westbrook Announces His Retirement from The NBA

Food

A Timeless Debate: Are Boneless Wings Really Oversized Chicken Nuggets?

City’s Smallest Pizzeria: Brad Alvelo Discusses Pizza Pod NYC

Should Platforms Moderate Political Content More?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026

When you go onto social media, there is a very good chance you are going to see someone posting their political views on something, whether it be about abortion or LGBT. It is bound to start an argument, and that is what platforms like Facebook and Twitter need to moderate....

Books

Why Are Teens Not Engaging with Books as Much?

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Many teens today are not reading books as much as previous generations. In my opinion, technology is the biggest reason because phones, social media, and video games grab their attention more quickly than books, which I agree with, as I would rather be on my phone than read a book....

Theater

Live Captions Should Be a Permanent Fixture In Theater

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Live theatrical performances are still a popular form of entertainment that people enjoy no matter their age. That said, there are certain accommodations that are unfortunately lacking that everyone in a theater audience could benefit from. Live captions are typically accommodations for those who are deaf or hard of hearing...

Politics

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,...