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Riley Mekanik

Bio: Riley Mekanik is currently a student at the University of South Carolina where she is majoring in Broadcast Journalism and minoring in Sports Management. She has a strong passion for creative writing and loves books. Riley is beyond excited to embark on her next adventure with NYC Tastemakers and grow as a writer.
Politics

Donald Trump Shot at Rally in Pennsylvania

On the evening of Saturday, July 13, an assassin attempted to kill Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.  Just minutes after 6:00 PM, the assassin’s first shots were fired. The man left two critically injured in the crowd, one dead, and Trump with a wound on his right …

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Health and Wellness

The Benefits of Steps

In this day and age, Pilates, yoga, running, and many more workouts are becoming more popular. People go to different lengths to find the best full-body exercises to stay active or even to lose weight. What is often forgotten are the various benefits of the simple but effective workout called: …

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Politics

The Pressure is on Kamala Harris

This year’s election is claimed to be one of the most important ones our country has had. As a result, Kamala Harris is faced with on-the-spot questions about Joe Biden and requests for him to step out of the election. According to a recent CNN article, “Whether Biden steps aside …

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Food

The Unbearableness of Chipotle’s Portions 

Although Chipotle is not considered “fine dining”, it is a chain our society knows and loves. Because Chipotle is one of fast food’s healthier options, its profits continue to grow yearly.  You would think there would be no cons, right? Well recently, customers have been expressing anger over the small …

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Music

Zach Bryan Does it Once Again: The Great American Bar Scene

One of the most talented and popular artists in country music, Zach Bryan captivated his fans with his newest heartfelt album, The Great American Bar Scene – released on July 4th. With expectations already high from all the love he received on his last album, which was just named Zach …

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Fashion

The Pressure of Fashion Trends on Teen Girls and Young Women (Op-ED)

As an almost 21-year-old girl, it was only recently that I became aware of the most-trending tops, or the next-best outfit for a summer day in the city. With a combination of social media trends and the college lifestyle, it is apparent that this generation holds fashion to a high …

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TV

The Major Flaws of Reality TV Shows for Finding “True” Love 

Love Island, Perfect Match, Too Hot to Handle – you name it. These are just a few of the reality shows created to help people find love. But does the structure of these shows actually benefit the participants’ chances of finding their forever person? Are everyone’s motives pure?  Currently, Love …

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