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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.
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Harrison Bader

Athlete of the Month for May 2024 Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Harrison Bader is an American baseball player born in Bronxville, New York, a village in Eastchester, to a Jewish father and an Italian mother. Bader got his start in sports at five years old where he practiced batting with ...

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Corry Raymond

Videographer of the Month for May 2024 Instagram Linkedin-in Mouse-pointer Bio Director of Photography Showreel 2024 | Corry Raymond (Featuring new Blackmagic 6K Full Frame) Bio Corry Raymond is an award-winning videographer and cinematographer from the United Kingdom. With a ten-year career within the music and entertainment industry, Raymond has ...

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Johnny Nuñez

Photographer of the Month for May 2024 X-twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Born in Brooklyn, New York, Johnny Nuñez got his start in photography in 1996 after being expelled from Nassau Community College for whistle-blowing racist behavior. he witnessed on campus. Since then, Nunez has become a celebrated celebrity ...

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Morgan Wallen

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Sports

How can we improve financial literacy in young Pro Athletes? (OP-ED)

The sports industry offers many of its professional athletes a plentiful salary. That said, time after time, poor financial decisions have left many pro athletes in unfortunate circumstances. According to CNBC, over 60% of NBA players have gone bankrupt during the first five years of retirement. While many factors can ...

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Sports

Will there ever be a mainstream female American football league? (OP-ED)

American football is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the United States. Additionally, it’s likely the most male-dominated sport out of them all. It undoubtedly brings the question of the existence of female participation in the sport and female leagues. Surprisingly enough, for those that aren’t aware, there ...

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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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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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