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Taina Queiroz Fonseca

Bio: Taina Queiroz Fonseca is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Journalism. Originally from São Luís, Brazil, she moved to the United States in 2013. She is fluent in both Portuguese and English and is a passionate storyteller with an interest in exploring music, film and entertainment. She has been published in Ka Leo News, Downtown Devil, and Blaze Radio, and worked as a floor director for Cronkite News where she improved her skills in reporting, writing, and broadcasting. Taina is excited to continue writing meaningful stories and striving to bring more quality journalism.
Music

Top 2025 Grammy Winner Predictions

The big categories for the 2025 Grammy Awards consist of Album, Record, Song, Producer and non-classical songwriter of the Year. There are lots of significant people running for these awards this year, so choosing a winner will be a difficult choice.  Nominees include big names such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, ...

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Sports

The Ongoing Issues with US Soccer

Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide, yet it’s not a sport you’d typically associate with the United States. More often than not, you’d associate basketball or football with the US and Soccer with Latin American and European countries.  While US soccer has become more popular in recent ...

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Latest News

California Fires Reach Death Toll 24

The California fires that started on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Palisades now have a death toll of 24, with dozens more injured or missing. The fire is fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, rapidly spreading across thousands of acres. Of the 24 deaths, 16 were ...

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Food

Healthy Fast Food Options

If you want to eat out but want a healthier option, this article is for you. When we think of fast food, the last thing we think about is health. To the surprise of many, there are several genuinely healthy options at fast food restaurants for people looking for convenience ...

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Sports

The Environmental Impact of Major Sporting Events: Why We Should Care

Major sports events are hosted yearly by FIFA, the NFL, and even the Olympics, offering an opportunity for athletes to showcase their near-superhuman abilities and for fans to cheer on their favorites. Yet, the environmental impact of these major events is hardly talked about. One of the most significant concerns ...

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Music

Spotify Royalties Controversy Causes Artists to Boycott Songwriter of the Year Party

Five Grammy nominees—Jessi Alexander, Amy Allen, Jessie Jo Dillon, RAYE, and possibly Sabrina Carpenter—will potentially skip the Songwriter of the Year Grammy party set for Jan. 28 due to their boycott of Spotify. The boycott is in light of Spotify reducing the royalties given to songwriters while increasing the premium ...

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Books

The Best Dark Academia Books

Dark Academian literature is mysterious and moody, often set in elite academic institutions. This genre often features themes of secret societies, intellectualism, and a gothic aesthetic, with a focus on the dark sides of academia, such as obsession and tragedy.  Dark academia has become a beloved genre for readers who ...

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TV

The Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2025

A New Year means new releases, and without strikes to delay the production time of shows, fans are getting treated in 2025.  2025 will see some new shows but also some familiar returns. Some returns include Tim Burton’s “Wednesday” returning for a second season on Netflix and “The Last of ...

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Music

Peter Yarrow from Group Peter, Paul and Mary Dead at 86

The American singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow passed away on Tuesday, January 7th, from bladder cancer. Yarrow found fame through the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary. As of today, the last standing member of the group is Paul Stookey, as Mary Travers died in 2009 from Leukemia.  Peter, Paul and ...

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Fashion

Ralph Lauren Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ralph Lauren is a celebrated American multi-billionaire fashion designer who started the Ralph Lauren brand, a luxury fashion company, and became the first fashion designer awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4th. According to the White House, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have ...

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Sports

Naomi Osaka Suffers an Abdominal Injury Before Australian Open

Naomi Osaka, the renowned Japanese professional tennis player and former No. 1, faced a challenging setback during her match against Denmark’s Clara Tauson in Auckland last Sunday. Osaka came out strong but suffered an apparent abdominal injury while playing in the final of a WTA tournament. Osaka was leading the ...

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Latest News

Fernanda Torres Puts Brazil Back on the Global Film Map with Golden Globe Win

President Lula hailed her as the “Pride of Brazil” after she made history by bringing home ‘the gold’ for her country and becoming the first Brazilian to win a Golden Globe for being the best leading actress in a drama. Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian actress who was ...

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