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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.
Latest News

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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Music

Why the 90s Era is the Best in Music

Ah, the 90s, the best time to be alive. It brought us Tamagotchis, Care Bears, Game Boy, and one of my favorites, Jinco jeans and flannel shirts. But what it really brought was the sound of amazing music to our ears. I remember dancing with my grandma in her living ...

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Politics

The EBT Requirements are Getting Ridiculous

With food prices rising because of inflation, even with a full-time job it’s hard to afford food without the help of EBT. Last year at one point nobody was getting any and millions of Americans suffered. Nobody wants to have to go to a food pantry because they can’t afford ...

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Latest News

NYCxDesign Festival

NYCxDesign Festival, which is an annual, citywide celebration that highlights several events, will be happening on May 14th-20th. The festival will feature design disciplines such as Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design, among several others. The festival opening party happens on May 14th, starting at 6:00 pm at 28 Pine ...

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Sports

Should Athletes Undergo Mandatory Mental Health Screenings?

Athletes have it hard with the training, the stress of winning games, and juggling life, such as family or even school. Sometimes the stress gets too hard for them, and they can drop into a deep depression or the complete opposite, and become angry or do something they regret later. ...

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Politics

Why Working Full-Time Still Doesn’t Feel Financially Stable

Have you ever worked a 9-to-5 job, and once that beautiful payday finally comes, you are wondering why you are still barely making enough to live off of? Well, unfortunately, even if minimum wage goes up, so does the cost of living. Back in the 20s, rent might have been ...

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Latest News

Manhattan School of Music Presents: Human Expression in Song

On Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 7:30 PM, at Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave, in New York, the Manhattan School of Music Chorale will trace a part of human expression in song, with a program spanning millennia and cultures, featuring music as varied as Lauriden’s “Les Chansons des Roses,” Schubert’s ...

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Theater

Why I Prefer Movie Versions of Musical Theater Over Live

I’ve seen a few musicals in movie form in my lifetime, and I have to say I prefer sitting at home, under a cozy blanket, eating my favorite snacks, and having the power to pause whenever I want. As someone who hates loud noises, being surrounded by people I do ...

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Sports

Should Professional Athletes’ Salaries Be Capped?

We all know that professional athletes’ salaries are really high, and I can understand, given the injuries they go through, their legs being broken, knocked out teeth, etc. But even then, they should get a limited salary. It’s definitely not fair if someone who is better and makes more goals ...

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Politics

Should college education be free?

When it comes to college education, I know how expensive tuition can be, and if you can’t pay it off with financial aid, you’ll need to get scholarships and maybe even a loan. Some families can’t even afford to send their children to college because it’s so expensive in the ...

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Latest News

A Teenager Was Arrested for a Deadly, Unprovoked Stabbing in Times Square That May Have Been Part of a Social Media Trend

A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square earlier this week, on Thursday, the police say. The suspect told the police that killing the 39-year-old, Leonidas Baez, started as a social media trend on Monday night. Baez was sleeping on the sidewalk when ...

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Health and Wellness

Preventative Care Shouldn’t Feel Like a Luxury Subscription

As someone with a lot of prescriptions, I’d be paying a lot of money without insurance, and I wouldn’t be able to pay for necessities such as an asthma inhaler or shots for various conditions. Weight loss medicine without insurance can cost about $500, and it feels like you are ...

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