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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.
Music

Jack Stauber’s music is a charming and melancholic representation of the internet (Op-Ed)

The internet is home to a variety of musical creators from all walks of life. However, no online artists have managed to consistently maintain their presence and enrapture new fans to their music like Jack Stauber. Stauber is an American YouTuber and musician who has had an enormous impact on ...

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Music

Why hasn’t radio died off? (OP-ED)

There is no denying that the Internet has changed the way we consume media. Now more than ever, people globally use digital platforms to watch their favorite shows or listen to their favorite artists. That said, traditional platforms like radio have still managed to thrive. According to the Pew Research ...

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Sports

Will recreational youth sports groups become non-existent? (OP-ED)

Attitudes on sports have undoubtedly changed over the years, especially in youth sports. Since its inception, sports have been shown to have a positive impact on children’s lives. Outside of the health benefits, multiple studies including a national study from California State University (CSU) found that youth sports helped lower ...

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Music

Will Apple Music begin to fall out of favor in the US? (OP-ED)

The landscape of music streaming is changing within the U.S. Despite having a lengthy foothold in the market, could Apple Music’s popularity start seeing a steady decline? Compared to the rest of the world, Apple has had a unique domination of the U.S. market. According to Music Business Worldwide (MBW), ...

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Music

Will Disney ever end its Live-Action remakes? (OP-ED)

Disney is no stranger to criticism, but in recent years, that criticism has only mounted, thanks to the company’s dedication to its live-action remakes. As of 2024, it has produced over 20 live-action films with no signs of stopping. It’s hardly surprising why Disney continued producing them, The Lion King, ...

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TV

Will the success of X-Men 97 see a resurgence in Action Cartoon Series? (OP-ED)

There was a time when action-adventure cartoons dominated pop culture. For many fans of animation, the 90s and early to mid-2000s were some of the greatest years for action cartoons. Series like Teen Titans, Danny Phantom, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and especially Avatar: The Last Airbender brought ...

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Music

Will the Vinyl record renaissance last? (OP-ED)

Among the many things that have made an unexpected comeback, the return of vinyl records was something no one anticipated. Before the pandemic, the Vinyl record industry was nearly extinct, thanks to the rise of cassette tapes and CDs. By the time the Internet made its way into the music ...

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Female ModelPast

Isabela Rangel Grutman

Female Model of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Isabela “Isa” Rangel Grutman is an influential model and influencer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The 32-year-old got her start in the fashion world as a model in 2008 at 13. Eventually Isabela furthered her interest in ...

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AthletePast

Gio Urshela

Athlete of the Month for April 2024 X-twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Giovanny Urshela Salcedo aka Gio Urshela was born in Colombia in 1991. The third baseman began his professional MLB baseball career with the Cleveland Indians, initially signing on as a free agent in 2008 before officially debuting in ...

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PastUnderground Artist

Rod Wave

Underground Artist of the Month for April 2024 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Great Gatsby Bio Rising American rapper and singer-songwriter Rodarius Marcell Green (Rod Wave) was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1998 to a challenging family life. In his early life, multiple factors, including his parents ...

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Flashback ArtistPast

Freedom Williams

Flashback Artist of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) Bio Frederick Brandon Williams aka Freedom Williams was born in 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. Williams began his music career in 1985 with the rap group Hardcore under his stage name ...

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Fashion DesignerPast

Ralph Lauren

Fashion Designer of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Ralph Lauren was born in Bronx, New York in 1939 to Jewish immigrant parents. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1957 he began studying at Baruch College of the City University of New York, but ...

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