Morganne Roark

Morganne Roark

Bio: Morganne Roark is a graduate from Auburn University in Public Relations and Communications. Spending most of her life between the Southeastern United States and Europe afforded her the opportunity to encounter different walks of life and perspectives which is a source of inspiration for her writing. She has always thrived in creative spaces and has a passion for acting and music. As a new member of the NYCTastemakers team, she hopes to refine her writing and editing skills.
Theater

Op-Ed: My Experience in Transitioning from Stage to Film Acting

On stage, you’re required to “fill the room” with your presence. Bigger, grander, bolder gestures are encouraged. If you don’t project your voice, the audience members in the back rows may not be able to hear you, especially if you aren’t provided a microphone. In a black box theater, the distance may only be 30 feet. In theaters like the Gershwin Theatre in New York City, the distance is exponentially larger.

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Politics

Los Angeles Schools Shut Down as Thousands of Workers Launch 3-Day Strike

The workers joined picket lines in the rain at a bus yard with signs reading, “RESPECT US!” demanding better wages and increased staffing. Other demonstrations are expected at schools across the city by members of Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents about 30,000 teacher’s aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and other support staff.

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Music

Op-Ed: Making Playlists Every Month Boosted My Serotonin

Music has a powerful effect on our brains and has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, stave off fatigue, improve your response to pain, and work out more effectively. That’s why you’ll see playlists tailored just for working out, meditation, or study. To put it simply – music gives your serotonin a little boost, and creating playlists makes it that much easier.

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Latest News

Biden Makes First Presidential Trip to Ottawa to Highlight US-Canadian Unity

The trip will be brief but busy. President Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will arrive in Ottawa sometime after 6 p.m. and meet with Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, at Rideau Cottage. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby called the meeting an “intimate gathering.”

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Beauty

Op-Ed: How Dance Competitions Affected My Relationship with Makeup

I liked wearing makeup because I felt pretty when I wore it. My skin was never smooth, so I felt the need to cover up my acne to look like everyone around me who had clear skin, which made me feel insecure. Caking on makeup made my acne worse, but I had to wear it for dance competitions.

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Latest News

Stephen Smith Death, Linked to Murdaugh Estate, Now Being Investigated as Homicide

The death of Stephen Smith is now being investigated as a homicide, a spokesperson for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division told CNN. The development comes almost two years after the killing of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh brought about new speculation about the 19-year-old nursing student’s death.

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MusicTV

Ed Sheeran Docu-Series ‘The Sum of It All’ Coming Soon to Disney+

Disney+ will release ‘The Sum of it All’, a four-part docu-series focusing on the life and career of Ed Sheeran. The title references the singer’s albums that are named after math symbols. 

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Music

Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins, Original Member of Parliament-Funkadelic, Dies at 81

iginal Parliament-Funkadelic member Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins has died at age 81. Haskins, along with the other core Parliament-Funkadelic members, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

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Politics

McCarthy Vows to End “Omnibus” Spending Bill

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House will no longer pass “omnibus” spending bills under GOP leadership and that Republicans will return to traditional ways of working. This means passing individual spending bills to give Congress a chance to manage the government as they are a committee. 

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Beauty

TikTok Approved Products to Upgrade your Beauty Routine

TikTok has majorly impacted the sales of beauty products. One short video can make any under-the-radar product or brand become popular overnight or sell out entirely. The great thing about TikTok is that creators are recommending alternative products that give the same results at affordable prices and are available at your local drugstore or Amazon. So, here’s a list of some of the affordable products from TikTok that’ll revamp your beauty routine.

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Sports

2023 NFL Draft: Cowboys Trade for Texans WR Brandin Cooks

The Dallas Cowboys made an unexpected trade acquiring Houston Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The Cowboys will receive Cooks for a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2024. Cooks’ $18 million salary in 2023 is guaranteed. His contract has been restructured so that Houston will pay $6 million of his salary and Dallas will pay the remaining $12 million, according to ESPN. He is under contract until 2024.

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Latest News

Miami Beach Sets Emergency Spring Break Curfew After Two Deadly Shootings

For the third year in a row, Miami Beach officials have imposed a state of emergency and overnight curfew beginning Sunday night after two fatal shootings occurred during spring break festivities this weekend. Miami Beach mayor Dan Gelber said the two shootings were unrelated and were “caused by visitors” and that “even an unprecedented police presence couldn’t prevent these incidents from occurring.”

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