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Kaspar Mihlbachler

Bio: Kaspar Mihlbachler is a writer who is pursuing a B.F.A. in Creative Writing at Eckerd College. He has always had a passion for sci-fi and fantasy growing up in both film and literary works, hopes to pursue this passion by becoming a full fledged writer and is excited to work with NYCTastemakers.
Movies

YouTube Overtaking Streaming Sites as the go to Platform for Films

YouTube, which was originally established in 2005 as a video-based dating platform, has now grown exponentially into a billion-dollar platform that is able to compete with many giants in multiple industries, such as social media, online archives and especially streaming sites. Streaming sites have always been a convenient way to ...

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Music

The Governors Ball Music Festival In NYC

The “Governors Ball Music Festival,” is returning to New York City and is just around the corner. Starting on June 6, 2025, for three full days, there will be nonstop music, dancing, concerts and much more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Several headliners such as rapper ...

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Video Games

Phasmophobia Video Game to be Made into a Film: Will it be Good?

“Phasmophobia,” a popular multiplayer supernatural horror game, just got something big announced for it: A film adaptation by Blumhouse studios. Blumhouse is well known for their hit “Five Nights at Freddys,” film adaptation with a sequel on its way, as well as having a “Dead By Daylight,” film adaptation in ...

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Latest News

Arrest at JFK Airport Due to Potential Connection to Bombing Case

Daniel Park, a 32-year-old man, was arrested Tuesday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The man is allegedly tied to the bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, last month. Park, according to authorities, traveled to Poland four days after the bombing and was deported back to ...

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Sports

Darius Alexander Rookie Contract Deal With New York Giants: Good for the Team?

The New York Giants have just signed a four year $6.75 million rookie contract with Darius Alexander, selected from the 65th selection, the first of round three. Alexander could be a possible game changer for the New York Giants. Alexander’s performance at the senior bowl was spectacular to say the ...

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Latest News

Bronx Student Arrested: NYC Takes Action Against ICE

New York City has claimed that a 20-year-old Bronx public school student Dylan LopezContreras, who was arrested two weeks ago at his immigration court hearing for asylum, is being detained without cause and is taking legal action against ICE. The arrest and many like it by ICE as of late ...

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Sports

Saquon Barkley the Face of EA Sports’ Madden 26

EA Sports has revealed a look into “Madden NFL 26,” and the cover athlete is none other than the running back of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley. EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” video game series has been running for a long time, with more than 40 different editions and versions throughout ...

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Latest News

Bodycam Footage of Popular Youtuber PopularMMOs’ Arrest

Six months ago, a well-known YouTuber, PopularMMOs, also known as Patrick Julianelle, was arrested and pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer on Nov. 20, 2024. The bodycam footage was released recently to the public after he reportedly violated his parole, and a warrant was placed for his arrest. The ...

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Politics

Does the Executive Branch Have Too Much Power?

As is common knowledge, our government is split into three parts, Judicial, Executive and Legislative. This design philosophy falls under the principle and idea that not one side or person may hold too much power over the other, with each branch being able to make checks and balances with each ...

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Latest News

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik Passed Away

On May 29 at 10:02 PM, The New York Police Department announced on X that former Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has passed away at the age of 69 from a heart affliction. Kerik was Police Commissioner, oversaw the response of law enforcement during the deadly 9/11 attacks and was appointed ...

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Music

Soundtracks: What is their Appeal and why may Someone Listen?

Whenever you play a video game, listen to an audiobook, or watch a movie or some sort of video on the internet, it’s typically incomplete without a soundtrack of some sort playing in the background. Without a soundtrack to set the mood or energy of a piece of media, it ...

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Politics

The Youth and Voting: Right or Responsibility?

Voting has been a hot topic of debate, even more so in the current day than ever. However, not everybody does it, especially the youth. According to CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement), “close to half of young people (47%) ages 18 to 29 cast ...

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