Category: Music

Books that deserve a screen adaptation (Op-Ed)

Series like “The Hunger Games” and stand-alone books like “Big Little Lies” have been adapted for the screen since before anyone can remember. But are there any less popular books that deserve this treatment? Well, I’ve compiled three that I believe do, let’s check them out! A nail-biting fiction told from the point of view […]

Yankees Rookie Strikes out six, as NY takes game 2 in Philly

Yankees Rookie Strikes out six, as NY takes game 2 in Philly

Last night, after Yankee’s ace Gerrit Cole became a late scratch, NY put Will Warren on the mound. This was due to what they call “general body fatigue” for Cole, who is not expected to be out long-term. The 25-year-old righty shined in what was his MLB debut. He let up four hits and four […]

“Angry Birds” are real, and their enemies are drones

“Angry Birds” are real, and their enemies are drones

Beach safety is a very high priority this summer, with CNN explaining that four people have already drowned this year. NYPD drones have found two of these bodies, who disappeared off a beach adjacent to Rockaway. Additionally, drones belonging to the fire department displayed footage of lifeguards helping swimmers struggling in a rip tide. No […]

The Supreme Court made its ruling: ex-president Donald Trump will be substantially protected from prosecution

The Supreme Court made its ruling: ex-president Donald Trump will be substantially protected from prosecution

Former President Donald Trump just received a major victory from The Supreme Court. This morning, the justices voted 6 to 3 that Trump is entitled to substantial immunity regarding prosecution. Their ruling is truly a statement of the power of America’s presidency. Trump is currently facing three charges of conspiracy and one count of obstructing […]

Ending the program that provided Americans with free COVID-19 tests is a huge mistake. (Op-Ed)

Ending the program that provided Americans with free COVID-19 tests is a huge mistake. (Op-Ed)

On March 6th, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, officially ended the program that provided free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Before March 6th, families were able to order four free tests delivered to their homes through COVID.gov. “ASPR has delivered over […]

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

Three vintage singers I feel my generation should get to know more about (Op-Ed)

A lot of the artists of today are absolutely phenomenal and talented, but as a member of Gen Z, I’ve come to like older music and artists equally as much as I like artists of my time. I gave older music a shot during COVID-19 when I was bored at home, and didn’t have much […]

Mice to humans: The prospects and pitfalls of Harvard’s anti-aging study (Op-Ed)

Mice to humans: The prospects and pitfalls of Harvard’s anti-aging study (Op-Ed)

Harvard’s groundbreaking research in epigenetics has shown the potential to reverse aging in mice, offering hope for extending the human lifespan and treating age-related diseases.

Walmart Launches Clean Beauty Line

Walmart Launches Clean Beauty Line

Walmart’s Vice President of Beauty Creighton Kiper stated, “Clean Beauty at Walmart is an online shop that helps our customers find beauty products that are made without ingredients they may not want.” Walmart wants to work with its customers to make sure there are products available that align with the customer’s values. This clean beauty shop features over 900 products, and around 80 percent of them are under ten dollars.

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