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Kelsey Iffert

Bio: Kelsey is a recent graduate from FullSail University with a bachelor's degree in creative writing Her expertise is in Canva, Final Draft, Word, and Excel. She is a published writer of the story “Ghostly Tales and Other Short Stories” with Draft2Digital in May 2023. Kelsey is passionate about telling stories and is always eager to collaborate and connect on exciting writing and editing projects. Her hobbies including reading, video games, and writing. She is excited to learn more with this internship.
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Top 5 Local NYC Events for June 2026

The iconic civil rights demonstration begins at 26th Street and 5th Avenue, proceeds south through Midtown and Greenwich Village—passing the historic Stonewall Inn—and disperses near 16th Street and 7th Avenue This event is free, and it lasts from Friday, June 26th, to Sunday, June 28th. It will have street vendors, ...

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Sports

Should Anyone be Allowed to Play Any Sport Regardless of Gender and Sexuality (or lack of)

Ever since the beginning of sports, there has been a divide over which gender can play it. Basketball can be played by both men and women, as well as soccer. Then there is football, baseball, hockey, all seen as a “Manly’ sport. But should women also have the right to ...

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Politics

Schools Teach Students What to Think About Politics, Not How to Think

In government class in high school, I felt like the teachers were always teaching just one side. Like certain presidents, certain events, and historic moments. It felt like they were trying to steer us to believe in one side instead of having our own opinion. My school even had a ...

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Preventing Summer Learning Loss With Kids Out of School

With school out, parents might be worried that kids are going to forget everything they learned during the school year. It’s a great time for kids to have a break, but they can lose what they learned from a phenomenon known as summer slide. Summer slide refers to the decrease ...

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Sports

Sports or Esports: Which is Better?

When it comes to sports and esports, there is a big difference, and some people don’t see esports as sports at all. Sports require athleticness, skill, and practice, but in esports, you mostly just need skills, practice, and patience. There are plenty of pros and cons for both. For regular ...

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Fairy Tale Forest Opening Weekend

From 10 am to 6 pm this Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and the 27th, as well as the following Monday (Memorial Day) from 10 to 5pm the Fairy Tale Forest in New Jersey will have its opening weekend! It is open weekends through June 21st, and will, be open ...

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TV

Bob’s Burgers is the Most Accurate Adult Cartoon

When it comes to adult animation, few can keep my adhd brain attentive and keep me interested. I’ve seen Family Guy and all the spinoffs as well as a few others from the 90s, but out of all of them, Bob’s Burgers has kept my interest. I get excited for ...

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Politics

Should the Legal Drinking Age in America be Raised to 25?

The legal drinking age became 21 in 1984, and to argue that Congress used its power to withhold highway funding from any state that did not comply with this. I know plenty of people who would want the age to be 18 or even lower, and some people like me ...

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 Celebrate AAPI Month 2026: Fun Events Across NYC

Take part in the festive celebrations for this month, which is Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month! Events and activities all across New York City for the whole family.  On Saturday, May 23rd, from noon – 5 pm, there is the APPI Month Crafting and Maker’s Market. At Essex ...

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Sports

Should Sports Betting be Legal?

When it comes to gambling money, there are endless possibilities, from going to a casino or the racetrack to just watching a game at home and making bets with friends. We now have apps where you can just bet a certain amount of money for a player to make a ...

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Politics

Why Everyone Should Get Free Healthcare

It’s 2026, and it’s almost impossible to get good health insurance. Most jobs provide it, but they want a 10k (or more) deductible. Until you pay that off, you are not covered for things like medicine, medical procedures, office visits, or, if it comes to it, surgeries. In this day ...

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New York Society for Ethical Culture Hosts Its 150th Anniversary Gala

Starting on May 15th, 6 pm-9 pm, you can join members, friends, and progressive allies for an evening of special guests, NYC history, live music, and good food. You can purchase tickets for $10-$150 online. The event will be held at Adler Hall, 2 W 64th St, New York, NY. ...

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