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Jackson Coleman

Bio: Jackson is a student studying professional writing and communication skills at Missouri State University. He graduated high school in 2021 and studied at St. Charles Community College for 2 years before transferring to Missouri State University. Jackson is in his final senior year of college and plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in professional writing. He spends his off hours writing stories, playing video games, and watching media to gather more inspiration for his writing. He has traveled the world and interacted with several cultures, learning their customs and histories. He has worked with the Rachet Rockers robotics team which has competed professionally with other robotics teams across the globe, providing technical documents and helping organize the workforce with scheduling.
Movies

Trump Proposes a 100% Tariff on all Foreign Films

Yesterday, on September 29th, current president Donald Trump stated that he would propose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside of the United States and intended to be sold within the country. He has stated that the tariffs are part of his plan to fix the “never-ending problem” that ...

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Sports

Mikal Bridges Secures a $150 Million Extension

Mikal Bridges, forward player for the New York Knicks, agreed to a $150 million four-year contract extension last August.  Mikal Bridges has been playing in the NBA for several years now. He first entered the game in 2028, being selected in the tenth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before ...

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TV

Chad Powers Coming to Hulu Tomorrow

That’s right, the upcoming TV show Chad Powers is set to have its premiere this Tuesday, September 30th. The premiere will be released with not one but two episodes, with each episode expected to be around 30 minutes in length. The show is expected to have a total of 6 ...

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Politics

Government Shutdown Imminent

For those unaware, as of today, if there is no change in how our government is heading, the federal government could enter a shutdown period on Wednesday, October 1st. This shutdown is a result of democrats and republicans being unable to agree on how to vote regarding what should be ...

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Movies

The New York Film Festival Starts Today

Rejoice movie-goers, because as of today, the 63rd New York Film Festival has returned to the Lincoln Center. This Film Festival will be ongoing for the next two weeks, concluding on October 13th. The New York Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates the most popular and significant films ...

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Music

NYC Council Pass Resolution to Support Artists Financially

On May 28th, 2025, the New York City Council voted to pass Resolution 368. This resolution supports the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which was introduced to Congress in 2024. This Living Wage Act aims to improve the pay of musicians by introducing a new streaming royalty system that pays ...

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Books

Audiobooks vs Reading Books: Can Narration Compare to Reading?

Books. A collection of words that can weave a tale for our imagination, record our understanding of the world, or record the history of civilizations. Books have been part of our growth as a society for thousands of years, ever since the Epic of Gilgamesh was first carved into stone ...

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Sports

New York Special Olympics Returning to Glen Falls

As a state, New York is well known for its dedication to sports. New York has nearly the highest number of professional sports teams in the nation, second only to California. New York has a rich history in the sports industry, even outside of the major sports leagues, and has ...

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Music

Has Social Media Changed How Music Spreads?

In our modern age, social media has become one of the most prominent methods for people to interact and discover the latest content. Apps such as TikTok have made a name for themselves with their easy-to-use content creation tools, short-form video format, and high-end algorithm that curates an individual’s feed ...

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