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Madison Cotton

Bio: Madison got her Bachelors in creative writing in 2020 writing mostly fantasy and poetry. After a short period of running an editing business, she began writing and editing SEO Content and managing social media pages for non profits in Houston. With the ever-changing state of the world Madison is excited to begin writing again as a way to express herself and motivate her to keep up with current events.
Sports

The Rising Popularity of Pickleball

The name pickleball comes from the term “pickle boat,” which refers to a crew of leftover rowers. This makes sense, considering the game uses leftover equipment and shares rules with many different sports, making it a quick and easy game to learn if you have minimal experience with a number ...

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Movies

Can Marvel Keep The Interest Alive After Killing Off The Characters Who Built The Movie Franchise?

The beloved Marvel film “Endgame” had a dramatic ending signifying the end of an era for Marvel movie lovers. For those who loved the movies from the beginning, watching Iron Man die and seeing Captain America age was the end of an era.  There’s a separation between Marvel comic lovers ...

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Sports

Cheerleaders Should Be Trained Like Professional Gymnasts 

Cheerleading is a sport based on presentation. Like gymnasts, cheerleaders must look put together when performing, lest they lose points for sloppy appearances. That’s not to say that cute, colorful outfits don’t serve a purpose—tighter clothing prevents flailing limbs and spinning bodies from getting caught, a common threat to athletes. ...

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Latest News

Trump’s Emergency Bid to End Birthright Citizenship Blocked by US Appeals Court

On January 23, Judge John Coughenour blocked Trump from curtailing birthright citizenship. Coughenour stated that the courts have never recognized an exception to birthright citizenship and began the process by issuing a temporary restraining order at the urging of four democratic-led states: Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon. This order blocking ...

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Music

Has Social Media Caused The Grammys to Lose Popularity?

Before social media, only two communities were a part of the conversation: those who liked something and those who didn’t. Those who wanted something would speak loud and proud about their admiration, and those who didn’t would jump in and counter why something was undeserving of admiration. It was the ...

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Fashion

Where to Find Sustainable Fashion

Good On You is an app that rates a fashion brand based on its sustainability. The app’s criteria focus on where and how the brand sources its materials and how the brand pays its employees, so the consumer knows where their favorite fashion pieces come from. The app will also ...

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