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Emma Pearl

Bio: Emma Pearl is a twenty-year-old student from New Hampshire and a second-year Journalism & Professional Writing major at Keene State College. She has a strong passion for storytelling and creative nonfiction, with a particular interest in exploring and discussing social issues. Emma enjoys connecting with others and collaborating on ideas to ensure each piece of work is as strong as possible. Writing has always been one of her greatest passions, and she is eager to share her voice and ideas with the world.
Theater

Does Livestreaming Productions Produce the Same Effect?

Stepping foot into the theater feels like stepping into a magical environment. The whimsical sets that resemble a new universe, the actors who pour all of their emotions into their roles, the feeling in the air like childhood–the theater provides us with both entertainment and an escape from reality. Attending ...

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Movies

The Slow Death of Rom-Coms

The beauty of romance and of falling in love, paired with laughter and relatable, real characters. There is a method to the magic of romantic-comedy films, or ‘rom-coms.’ Audiences have been flocking to the movie theaters for decades when the newest movie is dropped. Our hearts have been stolen by ...

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Fashion

Inspiration or Imitation?

Fashion inspiration is everywhere around us. We see our future closet on social media, in advertisements, and even on the street. The world around us is our runway and many of us cannot wait to strut out the latest styles. When inspiration is everything, it is a thin line bordering ...

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Fashion

One Style Does Not Fit All

Fashion is a consistent cycle of trends. With each season comes a new trending style and outfit options we just cannot wait to get our hands on. Whether it be the hottest top, the most fitting pair of trends, or the perfect shoe, brands take our money constantly in order ...

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Politics

Conspiracy Theories: Interesting or Dangerous?

We see them around every corner–dark conspiracy theories behind almost every major political figure and group. The internet is known to deep dive into these theories and explore every possible explanation for certain situations. Many people indulge in these theories, both for personal knowledge and even for entertainment purposes. Oftentimes, ...

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Latest News

Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Canada had its deadliest school shooting in decades at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Nine deaths have been confirmed, and dozens have been confirmed as wounded. One of the deaths is the suspected attacker, eighteen-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.  Rootselaar had been a ...

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TV

Rest in Peace, That One Random Show

Remember that one show? From two decades ago? It lasted one season, and then…fell off the face of the Earth. This is not uncommon in Hollywood. New shows are produced constantly, and we are fed advertising and promotion for them just to see them for only a few short weeks. ...

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Sports

What’s Next for the Patriots?

I apologize in advance for all the New Englanders, but it has been two days since the Patriots faced a devastating loss in the Super Bowl. Despite a record-breaking season, and honorable performances from many players across each game, the Patriots could not take home the Lombardi trophy this year. ...

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Latest News

Two Hospital Systems Set Tentative Deal to End Strike

After four weeks, a tentative deal has been made to end the nurses strike for Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan and Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. The agreement was made late Sunday night following into early Monday morning. This deal will affect 10,500 nurses between these hospital systems and ...

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Science and Technology

Saving the Planet in a Modernized World

We all exist in a world powered by technology. From the cars we drive, to the materials we use made from plastics, from the gas we use to heat our house–everything in our daily life has been produced by technology and the humans who created it. Our lives are centered ...

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TV

More Seasons, Less Quality

A common ‘lazy-day’ issue: Scrolling through our pick of a streaming service, trying to find a new show to binge-watch for the rest of the rainy afternoon. We find a show that interests us and that we can tell will have us sucked in instantly. Before clicking play, we see ...

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Latest News

Nurses Arrested Amidst Strikes

The New York City nurses strike has been going on for about four weeks now, with the initial walk-out beginning on January 12, 2026. Today, February 6, 2026, marks the 26th consecutive day that nurses from three major hospital systems within New York City have been on strike. While negotiations ...

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