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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

Against War to Start a War

Election night, November 2024. We hear the words, “I’m not going to start wars, I’m going to stop wars,” come from the current President Donald J. Trump. Less than two years later, the United States launched strikes on Iran, which officially started a war with Iran. A campaign that was ...

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Latest News

First NYC Neighborhoods to Gain Free Child Care

Child care has been a major discussion within the Mamdani administration, specifically ensuring that necessary care is accessible to individuals residing in New York City. On his eighth day in office, he announced the 2-K program. The program provides free child care for two-year-olds in New York City. In the ...

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Science and Technology

Don’t Worry, We Didn’t Forget About Space!

Man has walked on the moon–a line we heard in 1969 for the first time ever. Since then, scientists have made multiple advancements within space, but man has not walked on the moon since 1972. We tend to hear little information regarding what is occurring in space and the advancements ...

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Health and Wellness

My Nervous System Needs Me

Yoga and meditation, journaling, breathwork–all such simple tasks, but they make all the difference for our wellbeing. In recent months, there has been a shift in the way individuals are taking control of their mental wellbeing and processing emotions and trauma they have experienced. Rather than prioritizing therapies such as ...

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Sports

Breaking Out The Brackets

March is officially upon us. Spring is right around the corner, the temperatures no longer keep us cuddled up in bed all day, the snow is finally not piling onto our front yards, and college basketball is about to have its shining moment. March Madness, the NCAA Division 1 single-elimination ...

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Theater

Megan Thee Stallion, Megan Thee Broadway

Right before Hot Girl Summer comes up, we are going to see Hot Girl Broadway. The Savage herself, Megan Thee Stallion, will be making her Broadway debut this spring. I know we all Wanna Be in attendance, and no need to be a Cry Baby about it at all, because ...

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Beauty

CVS or Sephora? Walgreens or Ulta?

At almost every convenient store, drug store, and malls or outlets, there are products to be tried and makeup to be bought. With all of the options we have, it can become overwhelming trying to find the products that paint our face the way we like it. Should we spend ...

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Latest News

President Trump’s Plans for War on Iran 

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a major military operation on Iran. This included a series of strikes against Iran’s leadership, security forces, and nuclear and missile sites. The strikes were a part of Operation Epic Fury, a codename made by the U.S. Department of Defense. ...

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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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