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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.
Food

Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl

After the success of Crumbl Cookies, with their weekly rotating flavors and unique take on a sweet treat, other cookie companies have jumped at the opportunity to copy their success.  Crumbl Cookies was founded by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. They started as a single storefront in Logan, ...

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Fashion

How Color Psychology Will Benefit You

An outfit isn’t just a look; it’s a power move, and the colors you choose to wear can determine the outcome of your date, job interview, etc. If you want to be flirty yet sophisticated, wear baby pink. If you want to be bold and unforgettable, wear red. If you ...

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Politics

Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers

In the age of TikTok soundbites and Instagram-perfect campaigns, politics has become more of a performance and less about actual governance. Some elected officials prioritize viral moments over policy, crafting their public personas like influencers rather than helping the people improve democracy. Politics is supposed to be about policies, governance, ...

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BeautyMusic

The Pink Tax Isn’t Just About Price, It’s About Power

The pink tax theory is a theory about gender-based marketing strategies that says products marketed toward women are often more expensive than their alternatives. Not only is this another way of discriminating against women, it’s a way to take power away from us. If you’re here to roll your eyes ...

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Politics

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

In U.S. history, voter oppression has been any legal or extralegal measure to reduce voting or registration by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community. In recent years, states have erected barriers to voting by imposing strict voter ID laws, cutting early voting times, restricting registration, ...

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Latest News

Trump Wants U.S. to Take Control of Greenland

Ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland today, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “go as far as we have to go” to get control of the country. After cutting a dog sled race and a visit to Greenland’s capital Nuuk, Vance and second lady Usha Vance ...

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Fashion

Why I love Gender Neutral Clothes

Fashion has always been a form of self-expression and identity, yet for decades, it has been divided into men’smen’s and women’s clothing. But what if fashion was less about confirming outdated expectations and more about wearing what makes you feel good?  That’s the main reason why I love gender-neutral clothes. ...

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Sports

Op-Ed: Does Brazil Have a Shot at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil, once a soccer powerhouse with five World Cup wins, was defeated by its rivals, Argentina, in a World Cup qualifier match last Tuesday. Argentina beat Brazil 4-1, meaning they officially qualified for the World Cup. Will Brazil qualify, and will they even have a chance at winning their sixth ...

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Politics

Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics

X might be the worst hub for political disclosure in terms of social media platforms. While it’s a platform where politicians make big announcements, journalists break stories, and activists mobilize movements, there’s not much meaningful political feedback. By that, I mean that instead of fostering informed debate, X  just amplifies ...

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Books

Op-Ed: Why I’m On the Fence about Book-to-Movie Adaptations

It’s always fun to watch a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read before and compare it to what you had imagined while originally reading. Sometimes, a movie elevates what I imagined, but not all books need a movie adaptation. A well-done adaptation can bring your vivid imagination to life. ...

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Fashion

What is AHS Style, and Why Does it Drown Black and Hispanic Voices

American High Street Style, or AHS, is essentially what black and Hispanic women wore in the 1990s, but it has become a more “gentrified streetwear” look in the modern day. Instead of giving credit to their rightful creators, this trend once again overshadows black and Hispanic voices.  AHS style consists ...

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Politics

No One is Above Politics

No one is above the law and politics. It’s common to hear people claim that they stay out of politics or that they’re above it altogether. Politics can be exhausting and divisive, but the fact of the matter is that politics governs every aspect of our lives, from taxes to ...

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