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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.
Politics

Pam Bondi’s Downfall-The Epstein Hearing

Over the past few months, the country has read millions of files regarding Jeffrey Epstein and the individuals connected with him. These files have discussed vile acts towards human beings, including trafficking, sexual abuse, child abuse, torture, and even acts of cannibalism. High-profile individuals, such as politicians and celebrities, have ...

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Latest News

The Possible End of the Nurse’s Strike

On January 12, 2026, almost six weeks ago, over 15,000 nurses across various hospital systems within New York City walked out and started the strike. It has been known as the longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history according to the New York State Nurses Association.  Over ...

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Business and Finance

Are Americans Starting to Prefer Small Businesses?

Shop small, choose local, support your neighbor–these are all phrases that have been everywhere in recent years. Small businesses are all around us, whether it be the corner store on the end of our street or the restaurant we cannot wait to tell our friends about. In a world where ...

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TV

The World Needed Heated Rivalry

Is it a show about hockey? Is it a show about two gay men? Is it a show that only focuses on sexual intimacy between these two gay men?  The answer to all of these questions is yes–this is a show about hockey, two gay men, and sexual intimacy. It ...

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Sports

Breaking Records in Milan

Every four years, in a different, beautiful city each time, the world joins together to celebrate our favorite Winter-sports athletes. The Winter Olympics is a time for competition, recognition, and breaking records time and time again. Not only are we able to watch the world’s top winter athletes compete on ...

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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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