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Ian Henry

Bio: Currently a Visual Arts student at Ocean County College. Ian has had an interest in writing since he was a kid. He's a lover of music, video games, sports, art, fashion, and technology. He has written many articles for non profit organizations such as Hola Cultura. Ian dreams of becoming astoryteller who bridges the gap between culture and international reach.
Food

What’s the craving for Hot Honey

This isn’t any typical Gen Z late-night craving, Hot honey is a trend that’s been around for a while. It’s considered the ultimate sweet and spicy mixed condiment. Most notably, Hot Honey has been implemented on pizza to rising popularity. So, where has the craving for this condiment originated from? ...

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Movies

Final Destination Is The 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Ever

For all gore horror fans, a trailer for the new installment to the Final Destination franchise has dropped a few days ago. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is set to release in theaters on May 16th, 2025. This is the final film of legendary actor Tony Todd before his untimely death. The ...

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Sports

Texas Tech Advances to the Elite 8

With the Sweet 16 almost coming to a close, many victories and heartbreaks have been seen. But one game stood out in the midst of the intensity of March Madness: Texas Tech vs Arkansas. The No. 3 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders bested the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks in an ...

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Health and Wellness

Vaccine Skepticism is more concerning than ever before

It’s been 5 whole years since the start of the COVID-19 Outbreak. We’ve seen professions, sociality, academics, sports and economics impacted through the transition into remote practices. As of now, the world has almost gone back to normal. However, there are still incidents of outbreaks occurring at a constant rate. ...

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TV

Why you should subscribe to Britbox

In an era where we have so many streaming services, the options have almost become as varied as cable TV in its prime. Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, and HBO Max are all commonly in the mix to deliver the best content in an era where people have the attention span of ...

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Latest News

Tufts University Graduate Student taken into Custody

Tufts University International Graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk has been detained by federal authorities. CBS News reports that the student was arrested at an “off-campus apartment building” in Somerville, Massachusetts. There was no forewarning about the nature of the arrest. Her attorney, Mahsa Khanbabai, states that his team is currently unaware ...

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TV

Owen Cooper is the next actor to look out for

If you didn’t know by now, “Adolescence” on Netflix has been one of the most talked about shows in 2025. The British drama is a limited series about a family who has to deal with the ramifications of their adolescent son who has been arrested for murdering a classmate. The ...

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Music

Ageism in Hip Hop needs to be ignored

One of the most defining aspects of Hip Hop is competition. At best, it’s a green light for emcees to prove their lyrical capabilities at a high level in thought and identity. At worst, it often has been either a career halt for the participants and often a fatal end. ...

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Sports

Derik Queen and The Miracle Shot for Maryland

It’s not a fact that March Madness has had eyes glued to the screen and last night was an example of this. Cue the Colorado State Rams and the Maryland Terps: a grueling 2nd Round battle of epic proportions. Despite their 1st Rounds wins, both teams had a lot to ...

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Food

The Potential Banning of Synthetic Dyes in Food

The days of seeing rainbow-hued cereal and coffee could be coming to an end. Two weeks ago, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to end a longstanding rule allowing food companies to use new additives, including artificial dyes, that have not undergone FDA safety review. ...

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Movies

James Bond and Amazon: A Match Made In Heaven

Since the release of “No Time To Die”(2021), it has been up in the air which direction the franchise would take after Daniel Craig’s last outing as the fearless Agent 007. Some thought the franchise would end and lay dormant for years. Others believed that another company would attempt to ...

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Sports

Draymond Green Is Everything Wrong with Modern NBA

Draymond Green is many things: a 4-time champion, an Olympian, a defensive juggernaut, and a successful podcaster. The latter is a questioning statement of itself, considering he’s known for his crazy hot takes. Especially when he called Memphis Grizzlies coach, Taylor Jenkins, “ a softie” for being emotional over a ...

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