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Layla Handy

Bio: Layla is an intern at NYCTastemakers and a current college freshman majoring in English. She has a strong passion for writing and enjoys reading in her free time. Layla also values spending quality time with her family.
Movies

Why Is Moana Getting a Remake?

Disney is no stranger to recreating and reimagining their original and classic works for modern-day audiences.  Taking such classics like “Cinderella” (1950), “The Jungle Book” (1967), and “101 Dalmatians” (1961), Disney has recently been on a progressive trend of remaking their old movies in an attempt to capture the hearts, ...

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Sports

Transgender Women Athletes Banned from Olympic Games’ Women’s Events

As recently as 18 hours ago, many news outlets were reporting the recent decisions of the IOC (International Olympic Committee) that call for a ban on transgender female athletes from competing in female events at the Olympics.  According to “The Guardian”, this decision was made as to protect the fairness ...

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Politics

Why Are There So Many Young Ice Agents?

If you are not aware of the recent news, the U.S. Government has recently begun to deploy ICE agents to provide support for the understaffed and overworked workers in airports across the country. Following many TSA’s leaving their job positions due to the partial government shutdown, the U.S. Government has ...

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Food

National Chip and Dip Day

Fun Fact: National Chip and Dip Day is Monday, 23, 2026. So … Today! Weird, right?  Anyway, to celebrate National Chip and Dip Day, I thought it would be fun to look at and  share the best chip and dip combo I like to eat that perhaps you yourself could  ...

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Fashion

Thrifting Is Not What It Used To Be

In the past, the act of thrifting used to be a cost effective way to purchase slightly used donated items that still can be used and repurposed. Instead of throwing such items away, thrifting was a way to discover items that could then be utilized and reused for other people ...

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Music

Controversial Chappell Roan?

If you are on any social media such as TikTok or Instagram, then it is more than likely you have heard of Chappell Roan, or at the very least, have heard her music.  Responsible for hits such as “HOT TO GO”, “Good Luck, Babe”, and my personal  favorite “Pink Pony Club”, ...

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TV

The Oscars: My Thoughts

The evening of March 15, 2026, saw the 98th Academy Awards for the Oscars!  And I know I am a little late to the party when I say this but… Wow. History was made that night.  With “Sinners”, “KPop Demon Hunters”, and “One Battle After Another” 2026 has seen many ...

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Sports

Does March Madness Take Away From Women’s History Month?

March is National Women’s History Month!  Celebrating the efforts of  the women of yesterday, and embracing the efforts for the women of today, March is a time for everyone to recognize the special women in their lives who have made a difference.  Whether your sister, mother, or grandmother, Women’s History ...

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Politics

Meme Propaganda

As the war between the United States and Iseral against Iran continues, there is little sign that the conflict will soon come to an end. Unlike the initial thoughts and comments made by President Trump who previously stated the war will end very soon, we are currently rolling into the third week of the conflict between the U.S. and ...

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Beauty

Beauty Trends I’m Tired of Seeing

On social media, it seems that every other week, there is something new that just seems to have people captivated and desperate to try to recapture and recreate for themselves.  Whether it’s the latest hairstyle, makeup style, or clothes, people seem so quick to jump and follow the latest beauty ...

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Books

Why Are We Still Reading Colleen Hoover?

Okay, I just saw a trailer for a new movie, “Reminders of Him” (2026), and I remember thinking to myself how the plot for the film sounds and looks really similar to films like “Regretting You” (2025) and “It Ends With Us” (2024), which are adaptations of novels previously released.  ...

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Politics

Done Very Soon

As the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, American citizens are already feeling the war efforts heat up right here on U.S. soil.  With gas prices rising every passing day and new attacks being made against U.S. Soldiers in the Middle East, the ongoing conflict seems to be ...

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