Tag: Caitlyn Taylor

We Need To Support Black Artists In Other Music Genres

Black artists have dominated the American music industry and pop culture for decades in specific genres. However, each time an artist tries to branch out into other genres they hardly get the support they deserve.  Historically, black artists have been among the founding players in many of the music genres developed in the early 20th […]

Netflix’s New East Coast Studio Could Bring Problems

The opening of Netflix’s New Jersey production studio represents the ongoing shift within the American entertainment industry. The ever-rising prices and strife within Hollywood have prompted studios to expand their operations nationwide and even internationally. These new studios hope to bring in new talent that would have otherwise had these opportunities if media companies had […]

Why Have Sundresses Risen In Popularity?

Sundresses are among the many clothing items that have gained massive popularity on the internet over the past few years. These dresses are lightweight and made from breathable material, making them a perfect match for the sunny days of summer. That said, a majority of interest in these dresses doesn’t come from the women who […]

Could The Warner Bros. Discovery Split Revitalize Its Movie Projects?

The announcement of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) splitting into two separate companies was long overdue for many. When the merger was initially announced in 2022, the company hoped that it would strengthen WBD’s competitive edge in the streaming market. Unfortunately, the company has faced even greater financial hardship since the merger was completed. In addition […]

Healthy Food Exists In All Cultures

The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West.  Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what constitutes healthy food is generally […]

Should Comfy Clothes Be Abolished From The Workplace?

The rise of geek culture had the added effect of revolutionizing how employees dress in the workplace. Desk jobs in sectors like technology encourage workers to dress more comfortably and spread from there.  Currently, employees dress more casually at work than in previous decades. That said, the debate over casual and formal clothing has increased […]

Free School Lunch Should Not Be As Controversial As It Is

With the rapid changes underway within the U.S. government, the question of where American taxpayer money should be spent grows larger. Topical issues, including food insecurity, are among the many that could be alleviated with the help of government assistance. However, not everyone agrees. For many people within and outside of government, food insecurity is […]

The Trump Administration’s Massive Europe Tariffs Will Only Harm Americans

A whole new wave of tariffs has been announced by the Trump administration targeting our allies in Europe. These tariffs, like the ones previously announced by China, will have negative consequences for the livelihoods of American citizens.  Industries including pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, and general machinery will be the ones taking the biggest hits. This could […]

Why Connie Francis’s Pretty Little Baby Deserves Its Recent Comeback

TikTok is no stranger to trending audios, however, Connie Francis’s Pretty Little Baby seems to be one of the most deserving. Pretty Little Baby was originally released in 1962 as a B-side to her single “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter” and featured on her album Connie Francis Sings Second-Hand Love & Other Hits that […]

Why Broadway’s The Outsiders Is Helping Its Source Material’s Comeback

The Outsiders has quickly become one of Broadway’s most popular shows in recent years. Based on the novel of the same name, the musical debuted on Broadway in April 2024. This Tony Award-winning coming-of-age show follows teenager Ponyboy Curtis and his life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, amidst class struggles and clashes against a rival gang, the […]

The Trump Administration’s Cuts To FEMA Will Lead To More Preventable Casualties

Following a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple midwestern states, the FEMA response has been negligible, leaving many to fend for themselves or rely on the support of understaffed local organizations. The recent cuts by DOGE to multiple federal departments are a major cause of this destruction. Meteorologists employed by the National Weather Service […]

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Needs To Continue

New York City’s congestion pricing is doing its job. Since its beginning, New York City has seen fewer cars on the road, freeing up traffic, which has the added effect of fewer accidents and lowered air pollution.  Additionally, it has encouraged more pedestrians to use the buses and subway system. According to Gizmodo, buses and […]

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