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Annabelle Hamer

Bio: Annabelle Hamer is a student at Southern Maine Community College, studying Liberal Arts with an English focus. She enjoys spending her time reading and writing. Her favorite genres are horror, fantasy, romance, and anything educational. She also enjoys learning about history. Annabelle is excited to join the NYC Tastemakers team and hopes to expand her writing.
Books

How Readers Feel About NYT “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century”

The New York Times recently published “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” and readers have a lot to say about it. When it comes to lists of “top bests,” these can be incredibly biased based on each reader. Lists like best sellers or most read are more factual, ...

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Latest News

Meteor over New York and New Jersey

That loud noise and potential shaking you heard and felt yesterday? That waspotentially from the meteor over New York and New Jersey. NASA has confirmed that on the morning of July 16, 2024, a meteor enteredinto the atmosphere and disintegrated over the New York City area. Military activitiescoincided with the ...

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Books

Book to Movie Adaptations, New and Coming Soon

In the past few years, books have become incredibly popular again. Social media, specifically Instagram and TikTok, have created a massive buzz for all sorts of literature, old and new. This, in turn, has led to the desire for many books to be adapted into films or TV shows.  One ...

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Beauty

Necessary Steps in Your 2024 Beauty Routines

Creating self-care routines is essential to living a healthy life. Beauty routines are involved in this. Having the right steps in your beauty routine will positively impact your overall sense of self-care, additionally, you will know you are taking care of your skin.  In 2024, there are an incredible number ...

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Latest News

Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ recently passed away at home at 75 years old. She is said to have passed in her sleep due to complications from diabetes.  Duvall is known for her famous role as Wendy in ‘The Shining.’ She was also Olive in the live-action ‘Popeye.’ Appearing ...

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Beauty

Why Beauty Trends Are A Scam

With the ever-increasing presence of social media, trends are constantly appearing and changing rapidly. Some recent beauty trends include glass skin, lip oils, natural makeup, and even Chappell Roan’s makeup look. Even a few months ago, the trends were different, with ‘Mob Wife’ and coquette being very popular.  As time ...

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Fashion

European Style Vs. American Style. Which is Better?

When you hear European style, what do you think of it? Now, when you hear American style, what do you think? Chances are, these images in your head are very different. European fashion is known for its class and elegance. Daily outfits look carefully put together and are always stylish. ...

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Politics

Clarifying Recent Miscommunications Between Biden and Trump

There has been an ongoing feud between Biden and Trump since the 2020 presidential race. The tensions have only heightened since Trump’s loss and Biden’s win that year. With 2024 being the new election year, and the same two runners as 2020, it was inevitable for miscommunications between the two ...

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Beauty

The Impact of AI on Beauty Standards (Op-Ed)

In the last few decades, beauty standards have become extremely prevalent in the media, and throughout the world. This is largely credited to new technology, which has formed a worldwide, instant connection between people anywhere at any time.  Snapchat, the picture-sharing social media app, was released in 2011. Through this ...

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Music

Sabrina Carpenter: Artist of The Summer 

At just age 25, Sabrina Carpenter has created an incredible resume. Starting acting at age 11, then landing a recurring role in the Disney hit show “Girl Meets World” at age 14, Carpenter has made a name for herself.  Soon after starring on Disney, Carpenter signed with Hollywood Studies, starting ...

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