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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.
Latest News

ICE Moves Forward with Plans for a Detention Center 50 Miles From NYC

As of January 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security approves plans from ICE to open an immigration detention center in Chester, New York. The town is about 50 miles north of New York City, and just over an hour drive. This new facility will serve as a processing center ...

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Health and Wellness

Yoga- The Body’s Free Medicine

A dainty studio, candles burning, soft music–the yoga mat is spread and the instructor is guiding through meditative movement for relaxation. Class was expensive, but the feeling received is worth every penny spent. We associate yoga as a special occasion for when the world feels a little heavier, but becoming ...

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Beauty

Goodbye Glam, Hello Clean Girl!

Years ago, when we went on the glorious run to Sephora, we were filling our bags with full-coverage foundations, the brightest glitter eyeshadows, and lipstick bold enough to be seen from a mile away. We were in love with glam, always beating our faces to the highest degree we could. ...

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Latest News

NYC Nurses Strike Continues After Failed Negotiations

As of Thursday, January 15, 2026, the nurses strike occurring in New York, New York entered its fourth day. There are over 15,000 nurses in the city who are currently fighting for better staffing, more adequate health care benefits, and an improvement in workplace safety. They have remained at the ...

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Fashion

When Did Fashion Become “Too Much?”

A common statement among young girls when figuring out what outfit to wear to an event often is, “Is this too much?” We find ourselves worrying about if we are overdressed or if a certain piece does not exactly match the vibe of everyone else. Now more than ever, anxiety ...

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Sports

The Rise of Women in Sports

From hardly being included in the conversation, to filling jobs that have been primarily dominated by men, women are rising in the sports industry quicker than ever. There are more and more women in all aspects of the industry–from broadcasting, journalism, photography, and even refereeing. Not only does this create ...

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Latest News

Youth Solitary Confinement Lawsuit

A lawsuit has opened in the Southern District of New York City regarding the usage of solitary confinement for minors. According to the lawsuit, youth who have been placed in juvenile detention are being held in abusive conditions within solitary confinement. This is lasting for a range of a few ...

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Beauty

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the ...

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TV

Will Sitcoms Ever Be The Same?

Starting in the 1950s and 60s, the world was introduced to one of the most iconic forms of television of all time, the sitcom. Producers and television executives continued to use the concept for decades, giving the world shows such as Seinfeld, FRIENDS, MASH, and a long list of other ...

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Sports

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow ...

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Health and Wellness

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to ...

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Fashion

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

Every single new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts, we are greeted with new fashion trends to become obsessed with. Brands release new items, designers become busy, and the media restarts the cycle of what is trending. Before we know it, there is a list of what is ...

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