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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.
Sports

Knicks Shouldn’t Be Counted Out

Game Fives are historically do-or-die games. A team that is usually in the lead is expected to close out the series. However, the Indiana Pacers apparently were not attuned as the New York Knicks were able to dominate the game—forcing a Game Six. The Knicks matched and adjusted toward the ...

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Sports

Knicks: Back Up Against the Wall

On Sunday, New York was in absolute high spirits as the New York Knicks finally captured their first win on the Indiana Pacers’ homecourt. What started as a rough performance became Karl Anthony Towns’s fourth-quarter heroics. He finished Game Three with 24 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Knicks 106 ...

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Music

Male R&B in Jeopardy?

As a lover of R&B, I find it heavy on my heart that we’re not truly evolved in sound and lyrical content. Everyone talks about “bring the ’90s back,” but that means we’re going backward. And that is not a statement that anyone truly wants to come to fruition. There ...

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Sports

 A Pacer Maker for Two Harts: Pacers Vs Knicks

It is about 11 p.m. at night. You just got off work at a shoe store in New York City. Everything seems so quiet at first, but then the noise heightens. The chants turn from echoes to reality — and now you see a landscape of pedestrians wearing blue and ...

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Movies

James Gunn’s Superman: Fitting or Redundant?

The world of Toronto—sorry, Metropolis, is a world that many comic enthusiasts love returning to. All better when the centerpiece of the fictional city is Superman. A blue collar hero whose optimism has captivated legions of fans for over 80 years. In case you need a refresher – what does ...

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Movies

The Surrealism Of Bring Her Back

Picture this sequence: it’s April Fool’s Day. A24 drops a trailer for a project that looks like a typical newlywed couple moving into a new house. At first glance you feel as if it’s going one way but as you watch the rest of the trailer – it goes into ...

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Sports

Jalen Brunson Needs to Come Correct

In the realm of the NBA playoffs, Game 5s are incredibly crucial. In a best-of-seven series, the fifth game is considered the deciding factor of who wins the matchup. Especially when a series is tied at 2-2—the team winning that game goes on to advance to the next round by ...

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Sports

NFL Going International

Let’s be real – NFL fans have been aware of the organization’s focus on going global. During the most recent Super Bowl, commercials aired highlighting the league’s potential expansion to Africa – a campaign similar to the NBA’s international efforts over the last two decades. The momentum now leads into ...

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Politics

Omaha to have its first Black Leader

Omaha, and by proxy, Nebraska, is known for many things. It’s a leader of agriculture, a pioneer of westward expansion, and home to iconic investor Warren Buffett. It has the largest truck stop in the U.S. – a pretty big deal. On the other side, it’s the home of the ...

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Food

Why Salt & Straw Is So Innovative

What’s the best thing to devour during the summertime? Lemonades, popsicles and watermelons are clearly at the top of the list – however, there is one that absolutely trumps all. One that is just as hydrating but can melt in your mouth. Maybe, even give you a bit of a ...

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TV

NBC’s Found Lives On?

When you’re watching an up-and-coming show, one of the worst things for a viewer is that their favorite series is canceled. The C-word that everybody dreads is a term as old as time. Such is apparent as NBC has been on a purge, canceling shows left and right. Why? Poor ...

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Sports

Nuggets Vs Thunder: The True MVP Test

The whole MVP (Most Valuable Player) conversation recently has been flowing like a tide of  waves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are the frontrunners: both in the Western  Conference. One point, it was all the rage – another, it was calm. But what is a current theme  throughout the discussion ...

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