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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
Sports

Can We Shorten The Financial Divide In Sports?

​Sports have been a uniting force for many communities within the United States and across the world. But there has been an obvious obstacle hindering certain parts of communities from truly embracing themselves within the wider industry, especially if they wanted to go professional. ​Money is the biggest divider between ...

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Health and Wellness

The Measles Outbreak Put Into Question The Safety Of Religious Vaccine Exemptions  

In the past year, the United States has seen a rise in disease outbreaks, with the measles virus gaining the most attention. Despite being nearly entirely eradicated within the US, measles has seen a concerning comeback among children. This is largely due to the rise in anti-vaccination sentiment and vaccine ...

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Books

 Can Romantasy Rise Out Of Its Slop Era?

​No other gook genre has taken the internet by storm like Romantasy. Spurred on by the rise of Booktok, the genre earned an estimated $610 million in sales in 2024. Additionally, many credit Romantasy for reviving the book industry, following years of steady decline. That said, despite the amount of ...

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Beauty

How Alysa Liu Has Proven The Worth Of Personal Beauty In Professional Settings

Among the many performances at this year’s Winter Olympics, American figure skater Alysa Liu was one of the few who stole the show. The 20-year-old Olympic athlete made waves with her skating routine and eccentric personality within interviews and amongst other athletes. It wasn’t hard for a large portion of ...

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Movies

What Is Stopping The Western Genre From Reviving?

Westerns dominated Hollywood in the past century, from the big screen to television, but in recent years, it has been hard to find a film within that genre. That isn’t to say there haven’t been any modern Western films released; Django Unchained, The Revenant, and The Power of the Dog ...

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Politics

Local Pressure Works, And A Recent NJ Data Center’s Closing Proves It

​The construction of AI Data centers has been an ongoing battleground for many local communities within the United States. In New Jersey, a recent hotbed of interest towards constructing these data centers has led many local communities and politicians to escalate their pushback. New Brunswick, New Jersey, was the latest ...

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Sports

Why Is The Figure Skating Toxic Culture Often Overlooked?

​Figure skating is frequently one of the few star events at the Winter Olympics; it is the perfect blend of athleticism and grace that captivates audiences with tricks that other dancing sports simply can’t do. That said, amongst that beauty lies an industry that is just as corrupt and toxic ...

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Food

The Opposition To Home Gardens Is Perplexing And Worrying

​Nothing amongst neighborhood politics is more contentious than what a homeowner can do within their property, especially if it threatens the cohesion of their respective neighborhoods. Homeowners have gotten away with a variety of things across the United States, but home gardens, strangely enough, have frequently drawn the ire of ...

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Music

The Success Of Twenty One Pilots’ Drag Path Showcases The Importance Of Transformative Media

Music gaining traction in the time of the internet and social media is wildly different from past decades. It doesn’t matter how long ago the track premiered or by what band; once the internet latches on, the song will be given a new life in a new context. Popular alternative ...

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TV

The Stranger Things Animated Spinoff Is The Last Thing The Franchise Needs

Netflix’s Stranger Things has been a persistent presence within pop culture for over a decade, and with its final season concluded, spinoffs are on their way. It was an announcement that was unsurprising for many. With how popular the franchise had become, it would be surprising if Netflix didn’t greenlight ...

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Sports

Is Sports Betting Too Lucrative For The Industry To Let It Go?

If anyone were to look at the sports industry within the United States, they would be quick to find the prevalence of sports betting within its economy. Whether it’s online or on TV, advertisements for a variety of sports betting platforms are everywhere. The recent sports betting Super Bowl ad ...

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Books

What Is Stopping The Success Of Webnovels In The West?

​Books have had a steady space within the internet ever since its inception. In recent years, the rise of Booktok has only exploded the Book industry and increased interest in reading in countries like the United States, which is currently under a literacy crisis amongst its younger generations. With how ...

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