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Which Makeup Products Are Worth Your Money?

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, August 3, 2026

Some makeup products are worth spending more money on, but others are not. I think it is smart to mix expensive and affordable products. This way, you can save money and still have a great makeup routine. Foundation is one product that is worth the extra cost. A good foundation...

Politics

Should Celebrities Be Political Role Models?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Monday, August 3, 2026

When you go onto social media, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or something else, you more than likely will see some political drama about some controversial topic. Usually, that post is made by some celebrity saying how they “support their child for coming out,” and that backfires because of the...

Sports

Is Replay Technology Good for the Game or Does It Ruin the Fun?

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, August 3, 2026

Replay technology has changed the way sports are played and watched. While it helps officials make better decisions, some people believe it takes away from the excitement of the game. One of the biggest advantages of replay technology is that it makes games fairer. Close calls can be reviewed, which...

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First Case of Untreatable, Potentially Fatal Bourbon Virus Confirmed in New York: ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

By Kelsey Iffert
- Monday, August 3, 2026

Michael Larkin, a man from Long Island, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare and potentially fatal disease. While he was landscaping in his Brookhaven Town backyard, the 67-year-old spotted two lone star ticks on his leg. While Larkin initially tested negative for Lyme disease, a year-long antibody study led...

Once Upon a Time: The Show That Rewrote Childhood Nostalgia

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Once Upon a Time, the show that took all the stories of the Disney princesses and gave them a new story and had them all related somehow. The show starts with a kid named Henry, the son of a woman named Emma, as her past starts catching up with her....

Music

Why Music Artists Are So Open About Their Mental Health in Their Songs

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Many music artists today openly discuss their mental health in their songs. They write about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress because these experiences are real parts of their lives, and they want listeners to know they are not alone. Writing music can also help artists express emotions that are difficult...

Sports

Does Sports Media Ignore Chronic Illness Until It’s a Headline?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 31, 2026

Imagine you are watching the news and suddenly, someone starts talking about a famous athlete who had a meltdown because a referee didn’t count their goal. Now every news channel is talking about this, and you find out they have bipolar disorder or something. Would you know that he had...