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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.
Movies

And The Oscar Went To…

We may have reached the end of award season, but the finale was one to be remembered. The 2026 Oscar Academy Awards were hosted on Sunday, March 15, 2026 by Conan O’Brien in Hollywood. Known as one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, this year’s ceremony kept the theme of breaking records ...

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Sports

The Evils Behind Sports Betting

If you are a sports fan and if you like opportunities to earn some extra money, here comes the devil in disguise–sports betting. In simple terms, sports betting is a form of gambling centered around different athletic events. Bets can be placed upon who wins or loses a match, game ...

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Politics

Politics & Social Media: Our Toxic Relationship

One of the best pieces of advice given to us, at any age or at any time in our lives, is to avoid forming toxic relationships and leaving behind connections that are no longer bringing us a sense of peace. However, when that toxic relationship is between what we see ...

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Food

One Day, A Week’s Worth of Meals

We are all living in a busy world, each with our own busy lives and jam-packed schedules. It is not uncommon to allow our eating and nutrition habits to slip when everything seems too busy to function. However, there is one simple, beneficial habit that can outrun even the fastest ...

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Beauty

I’ve Got a Salon at Home!

Picture this: A luxuriously-feeling warm bath, face masks that make our skin glow from the inside out, treatments that make us feel like a runway model–all from the comfort of our own home.  We may all want to run our pockets dry at the salons and spas each month, but ...

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Latest News

Mamdani $7 Billion Budget Crisis

As of March 2026, New York City is currently facing one of the worst fiscal crisis it has seen since the 1970s. It is projected that the city is suffering from a nearly $7 billion budget gap for essential services throughout the city. This budget is for the fiscal years ...

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Fashion

Carolyn Bessette: The Original “Cool Girl” Aesthetic

Not just America’s Sweetheart, or John F. Kennedy Jr’s wife, but Carolyn Bessette, a woman who defined a fashion aesthetic that would still linger decades later. Since the release of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, audiences have not only been exposed to their love story and ...

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Music

No Music Without Women

Imagine a world where only men were involved in the music industry. Think of how different our connection with music would be–would women be able to connect with artists in the same way? Would young girls still have the same role models as they do now? Without women, where would ...

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Health and Wellness

Holistically Speaking…

Your space in the medicine cabinet has been cleared, Ibuprofen and Advil, we’re making room for our essential oils and herbal supplements! We are living in a world where we can not only relieve our pain with over-the-counter medicines, but we can also use the simplest of resources to clear ...

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Sports

Following the Free Agents

Even when the stadiums are quiet, the teams keep themselves busy when the players are in the offseason. It is time to grab the best players and start training for the upcoming season. Don’t be confused by the title of free agent–these players are far from free to teams in ...

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Politics

The Firing of Kristi Noem

With immigration at the forefront of the Trump administration, the Secretary of Homeland Security was leading the way for ICE and the deportation plans within the United States. Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota from 2019-2025, was sworn into the position on January 25, 2025. Her plans for the ...

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Books

Let’s Hear It From the Famous

Celebrities spend their entire careers consumed by the media. Every step they take, every decision they make, there is a camera waiting to record the moment and paparazzi ready to share their perspective of the story. Individuals crave the spotlight–the glamour and glory that comes with wearing the celebrity title ...

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