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Adrianne Smith

Bio: Adrianne Smith is a remote undergraduate student at Colorado State University, where she’s studying to attain her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Media Communications. Prior to this, she earned her Associate of Arts degree from Owens Community College in December of 2022. Her love for storytelling began during her childhood, where she’d read books alongside her grandmother, who also raised her. She has long aspired to become an author herself. With a love for fantasy, fiction, mystery, and romance—as well as music—she’s excited to grow as a writer through her work with NYC Tastemakers.
Latest News

Kimmel Receives Support from Fellow Hosts as Trump Targets TV Networks

In an unexpected turn of events that has shocked everyone in the entertainment business, Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended from ABC. With Kimmel off the air, a lot of people aren’t happy about it– including some of late night’s most influential voices. The network hasn’t offered a clear explanation for ...

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TV

What These Characters Taught Me About Loving People Who Don’t Love Themselves

Some of the most impactful characters on television aren’t the heroes or the chosen ones. They’re the ones who break your heart because they don’t know how to love themselves, no matter how deeply they’re loved by others. Watching Fiona Gallagher in “Shameless,” Dean Winchester in “Supernatural,” and Damon Salvatore ...

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Sports

Same Player, Different Jersey– Better Results

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Fashion

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

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Beauty

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

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 ...

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Beauty

The First Time I Realized I’m “Supposed” to Wear Makeup

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Music

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Fashion

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Latest News

Airline Employees Face Suspension After Posts on Charlie Kirk Shooting Incident

Major U.S. airlines have suspended employees following social media posts about the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The posts, which appeared to mock or celebrate Kirk’s death, have gone viral and caused outrage online, encouraging fast disciplinary action from the airlines involved.  Delta Air Lines confirmed the suspension ...

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Books

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Beauty

The Problem with the Phrase “You Don’t Need Makeup”

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Politics

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