Some pieces of clothing are more than just fabric you wear; they feel special to you. There’s some sort of hidden meaning or history behind it that can make you feel like they’re lucky charms. I have a few items in my own wardrobe that are like that. It started with a jersey I wore […]
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Family Mourns Trevor Samuels After Fatal Moped Crash in Queens
A 68-year-old man named Trevor Samuels died Friday after being hit by a moped rider while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of 93rd Avenue and 168th Street. The driver of the moped, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez Buleje, stayed at the scene and was […]
The Hidden Drama of Online Reviews
Online reviews can be deceiving because they seem so simple at first. All we have to do is do a quick little check over what customers are saying about the product after buying it, why they liked or disliked a restaurant they ate at or what hotel rooms were reasonably priced. We fail to realize […]
Why “The Good Doctor” Made Me Rethink What Empathy Looks Like
The last thing I expected from the show The Good Doctor was the way it made me rethink my thoughts on empathy. I figured I’d learn a thing or two about the medical field (and pretend I know so much more in my head) and watch a whole lot of drama unfold. The Good Doctor exceeded those expectations. I […]
Press Freedom Tested: Times Lawsuit Targets Pentagon Media Rules
The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the United States Department of Defense and its head, Pete Hegseth, arguing that recent rules on press access go against the Constitution. The rules demand that journalists promise not to gather information from government sources unless they receive official approval, even if the information is not […]
Dog-Earing Pages Is Actually a Love Letter to Books
There are a lot of people out there who act like dog-earing pages is a crime. They insist it’s somehow disrespectful to the store and ruins the pages with the creases. Here’s a hot take: I completely disagree with this idea. I don’t think dog-earing pages is destructive at all. I think it makes a […]
Animated Sidekicks Deserve Their Own Movies
The sidekick characters in animated movies deserve a movie of their own, in my opinion. Yes, the main characters are great as well, but they already have their own film. I’m talking about the ones who don’t but should, the sidekicks who are more than just comedic relief. The sidekicks are the ones who do […]
Police Capture Man Accused of Attacking NYU Student Near Campus
A man, 45-year-old James Rizzo, has been arrested and charged after a shocking, random attack on a student, Amelia Lewis, from New York University (NYU) in Greenwich Village, New York. According to police, the incident happened Monday morning in front of 735 Broadway as the 20-year-old woman walked to class. The suspect suddenly approached her, […]
Why Mental Health Days Should Be Mandatory
When mental health days are discussed, it’s often thought of as optional. People might even go as far as to think of taking one as lazy or indulging some selfish desire. In reality, these days are essential to our own well-being. It’s so important to know when to take a step back and focus on […]
Why Crockpot Meals Are the Ultimate Weeknight Savior
Crockpots are basically a knight in shining armor in the kitchen. They make busy days just a little bit easier by making dinner a simple task rather than another thing to worry about when you get home. It’s so much easier to just put ingredients into the crockpot to cook before focusing on the other […]
Long Island Ballerina Killed by Ex in Failed Murder Suicide, Police Say
The Long Island community is left devastated after a young ballerina, Emily Finn, was shot dead in what police describe as a failed murder-suicide committed by her ex-boyfriend, Austin Lynch. The tragedy took place on Wednesday, November 26, shortly after 11:00 a.m. Eastern Long Island authorities said 18-year-old Finn had visited the home to return […]
The Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” Through Music
Sometimes a song says sorry better than we ever could. Music can capture the awkwardness, the guilt, and the hope of an apology in a way words alone often cannot. Sometimes a song can apologize better than we could during a normal conversation. That’s because music captures things in a way simple words can’t, including […]
