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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

With Calverton Ceremony Canceled, Long Islanders Find New Ways to Honor Veterans

A day meant for honoring veterans at Calverton National Cemetery looked different this year after the annual ceremony was canceled due to the federal government shutdown.  The cemetery in Calverton announced the cancellation of its planned Veterans Day ceremony, explaining it’s due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and limited ...

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Beauty

Finding Beauty in Imperfection

I used to look at the little moles on my face and think of them as these ugly imperfections. I’d sit there and imagine what I’d look like without them. You see, those small brown spots on my skin didn’t fit that smooth, even skin that was shoved in my ...

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Music

Why Sad Songs Make Us Feel Better

When I’m feeling down in the dumps, I don’t need someone to come cheer me up. All I need is my QuietComfort Noise Canceling headphones and a song that understands. There’s just something about a sad song that makes it easier to breathe through the sadness instead of pretending like ...

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Latest News

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Manhattan Apartment

A 47-year-old woman, Carmen Lopez, was found dead Monday morning inside her Manhattan apartment after being stabbed several times, police said. She was found around 4:30 a.m. in a building on West 129th Street in the Morningside Heights area. According to the New York City Police Department, a cleaner found ...

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Health and Wellness

The Overlooked Benefit of Napping for Adults

We live in a world that praises always having something to do. If you’re not working or moving in some sort of productive way at all times, people look at you like you’re lazy. Hear me out: what if the key to being more productive, creative and mentally healthy is ...

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Sports

How Trading Sauce Gardner Helped the Jets and Colts in Different Ways

When the Jets sent their cornerback, Sauce Gardner, to the Colts, many fans were stunned. He’d been one of their best players. However, when you look at the trade from a closer perspective, the deal makes sense for both sides. The Jets walked away with two first-round draft picks. That gives them ...

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Latest News

Tragedy Outside Long Island School: Grandfather Killed in Hit-and-Run

An 80-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run just outside Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Long Island. The incident took place Friday at around 11:40 a.m. in South Farmingdale, New York.  The victim, Peter Morris, had just taken part in a Veterans Day ceremony with his granddaughter at the elementary ...

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Fashion

Outfits I’ll Never Forget Even If They Don’t Fit Anymore

There’s a red dress in the back of my closet I haven’t worn in years. It doesn’t fit. It might never happen again, but I can’t bring myself to let it go. Every time I see it, I remember the night I wore it: the first fancy night out with ...

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Sports

Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change

Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter.  It’s their second win in a ...

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Latest News

NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting

A former officer from the New York City Police Department has pleaded guilty in a road‐rage shooting that happened in New Jersey and left the victim severely disabled. 28-year-old Hieu Tran admitted guilt to the charge of attempted murder to the incident that occurred on May 17, 2024 in Voorhees Township (Camden County). At ...

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Books

Naruto’s Greatest Weapon Was Empathy

When people talk about “Naruto,” it’s typically about the fight scenes or the jutsus. There’s so many different arcs they like, especially the war arc and the training ones. Then, of course, there’s Naruto’s Rasengan or the infamous Nine-Tails. However, the further you get in the story, the more you ...

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Food

Stop Calling It a “Guilty Pleasure” When It’s Just a Really Good Snack

Alright, it’s time we had a talk. If you’re still calling your favorite snack a “guilty pleasure,” I have one thing to ask you: why? Seriously, why?   I don’t understand the negative connotation that comes with our favorite snacks. It’s not like you’re embezzling money or committing tax fraud. ...

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