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Jafari Porch

Bio: Jafari is a creative writing intern at the NYC Tastemakers organization. He is 23 years old and lives in Chesapeake, Virginia. He currently attends Old Dominion University and is planning to graduate in the Spring of 2026 with a major in Media Studies. Most days, he finds himself working in a children’s retail store known as “Once Upon a Child”. During his free time, he enjoys writing stories, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. He is hoping to share his deep perspective and immense passion for writing with the world through his thrilling and engaging stories. His transition from being a timid, shy, young boy to an expressive and vocal young man is something that he hopes to capture through his writing as he continues to evolve into a more courageous and fearless person every day.
Sports

A Defensive Masterclass Leads the Seattle Seahawks to Victory in Super Bowl LX

For those who were expecting an offensive shootout in last night’s Super Bowl, it is almost certain that they were sorely disappointed. Super Bowl LX was a test of defense, and the first half of the game served as a testament to that. Both teams displayed an exemplary performance on ...

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Books

Why Gabbie Hanna’s “Adultolescence” is Just Plain Nonsense

As I am writing this entry, I am going to try my absolute best to not end up on Gabbie Hanna’s blocklist by the end of the week. A few months ago, I found myself interested in reading her 2017 book “Adultolescence” where she writes a series of not so ...

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Music

Why Sabrina Carpenter’s Songs are so Iconic

While Sabrina Carpenter has tears running down her thighs, I have tears running down my eyes—figuratively that is. Sabrina has transformed drastically from her earliest days where she starred in Girl Meets World to become one of the most iconic pop stars in the modern music climate. There’s just something ...

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Latest News

Long Island Officers Perform One of the Biggest Drugs in the City’s History

Long Island witnessed one of its largest cases of drug trafficking in an incident that occurred on February 3, 2026 in Nassau County where police stopped a pickup truck that was suspected as the site of a drug deal. Officers arrived at the parking lot of a Holiday Inn where ...

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Video Games

GTA 6: Will it Be a Banger or a Bust?

It feels like an eternity since the last Grand Theft Auto game was released to the public. In fact, the latest installment of the series was released back in 2013, making it almost 13 years without a new game. GTA 6 was originally set to come out in November of ...

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Politics

Pizzagate, Propaganda, and Political Warfare

It’s been ten years since the infamous 2016 Presidential Election, and it is still widely regarded as one of the most controversial elections of all time. The election featured candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and the tension between the two candidates was very apparent to say the least. From ...

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Health and Wellness

Why Energy Drinks Are Your Worst Enemy

Trust me, we all know the iconic slogan “Red Bull gives you wings” —but I’m 100% confident that the slogan wasn’t meant to be taken literally. Energy drinks give you strength, energy, and dopamine boosts, but they can also give you anxiety, digestive issues, and cardiac troubles. The growing dependence ...

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Sports

Harrison Bader Signs with the San Francisco Giants

After a fairly disappointing 2025 season, it looks like the San Francisco Giants have found a diamond in the rough. The Giants recently signed one of the hottest outfielders in the league, 9-year veteran Harrison Bader, to a 2-year, $20.5 million dollar contract. Bader, coming off of an extraordinary 2025 ...

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TV

Baddies or Bad TV? Why Current Reality TV Shows Suck

It felt like almost yesterday when everyone sat at home awaiting the highly anticipated and intense season finale of Flavor of Love. Would the iconic TV villain New York win over Flavor Flav’s heart once and for all, or would the underdog basketball player ‘Hoopz’ snatch the highly successful Public ...

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Latest News

Firefighters Rescue Father and Son After They Fall Through Icy Pond

Around 2 P.M., on January 25, a nearly tragic incident occurred at Gibbs Pond after a father and his 12-year-old son fell through an icy pond into cold, hazardous waters. The child plunged into the frigid pond before coming to an abrupt halt as the only parts of his body ...

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Food

How Fast Food Has Changed Familial Social Relationships

Family dinner was once considered to be one of the most treasured moments of the day. It was the only time where everyone sat together and interacted with one another while eating a home-cooked meal, rambling about how their days went. This daily ritual served as the foundational glue that ...

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Sports

Should Athletes Receive Softer Penalties for Doping Cases?

Sports organizations have, for years, fought to maintain the integrity and fairness of professional sports. While the industry has strived to achieve an ethical and fair playing field, professional athletes have not always abided by these standards and policies. Many athletes have sought to take cheaper routes to conquering triumph, ...

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