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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.
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Baltimore Woman Who Lost Her Sight Completes New York City Marathon

A 66-year-old woman from Baltimore who was declared legally blind has completed the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Jackie King ran alongside a volunteer guide from the Achilles International Baltimore chapter despite losing her vision due to a rare inherited disease.  King was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa which is ...

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Science and Technology

Tech Can’t Save the Planet But It Can Help Us Do Better

Let’s get one thing straight: technology alone isn’t going to save the planet. No app, gadget, or shiny new electric car is going to magically reverse climate change. That doesn’t mean tech can’t play a really important role in helping us live better and smarter though. There’s this common narrative ...

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TV

Streaming Killed the Shared TV Moment

Back then, you actually watched TV with other people. Like, you had a time, you sat down, maybe your family or friends were there, and you watched the new episode. Miss it? You missed it and had to wait for the rerun. It sucked, but it was kind of nice ...

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Decades Later, Wayne County Soldier Lost in WWII to Be Laid to Rest

After more than 80 years, the remains of a soldier from Wayne County who was lost during World War II will finally be laid to rest. Officials say John A. Pagliuso, an airman from Lyons in Wayne County, was killed in action around October 5, 1942, during a bombing mission over ...

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Books

Bakugo Proves That Growth Doesn’t Have to Be Soft 

Katsuki Bakugo, from the manga “My Hero Academia,” is a character that’s a total hothead, from start to finish. He’s very emotional, and he comes across as cold and unfriendly to everyone around him. The good news is Katsuki has a redemption arc in this series, and it’s not your typical, ...

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Movies

The Real Hero’s Journey Is Learning to Be Ordinary 

Movies used to tell us the hero’s journey was about greatness. In fact, I have this specific memory of hearing things like, “You’re destined for greatness!” You’re supposed to “rise above” everyone else, find your purpose and save the world like some invincible human. However, there are more films that ...

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Latest News

As Shutdown Hits Hard, New York Puts Up 30 Million to Feed Families

New York State is providing 30 million dollars in emergency food aid to families that are affected by the government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on Monday, saying the state would work to prevent problems with the food assistance programs. “I am doing everything in my power to soften ...

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TV

Why We Miss the Old Theme Songs

There was a time when TV theme songs mattered. You heard the first few notes, and you knew what was coming on. You’d hum along, maybe even sing the words without thinking. “I’ll Be There for You” from Friends or “Everywhere You Look” from Full House didn’t just start the ...

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Sports

A Rookie’s Rise Cut Short: The Fallout of Skattebo’s Ankle Dislocation

Cam Skattebo’s story with the Giants was just starting to come together when everything stopped Sunday night. The rookie running back, one of the few good parts of an otherwise rough season, ended up with an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Eagles. Needless to say, Giants’ fans ...

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Latest News

New York City Begins Trial to Connect Public Schools Directly to 911

New York City has launched a new pilot program that provides a direct connection to selected public school buildings to 911 dispatchers in hopes it will provide more effort towards improving the emergency response times. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced this on Monday, describing it as the first ...

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Fashion

High-Waisted Pants Are the Sweatpants of Real Clothes

High-waisted pants are honestly the best. They hold you in, they don’t roll down when you sit and they don’t make you feel bad about having a tummy. (It’s 2025, that really should be standard in clothes by now.) There was a time when putting on real pants meant giving ...

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Sports

From Zero to First: The Jets’ Comeback That Ended the Drought

Maybe it’s fitting that on the weekend they lost one of their greats, the Jets finally found something to smile about. Hours after hearing about Nick Mangold’s passing, the team pulled off its first win of the season, a 39-38 comeback over the Bengals. This win was exactly what they ...

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