Tag: Emma Pearl

The Firing of Kristi Noem

The Firing of Kristi Noem

With immigration at the forefront of the Trump administration, the Secretary of Homeland Security was leading the way for ICE and the deportation plans within the United States. Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota from 2019-2025, was sworn into the position on January 25, 2025. Her plans for the department focused on sealing the […]

Let’s Hear It From the Famous

Let’s Hear It From the Famous

Celebrities spend their entire careers consumed by the media. Every step they take, every decision they make, there is a camera waiting to record the moment and paparazzi ready to share their perspective of the story. Individuals crave the spotlight–the glamour and glory that comes with wearing the celebrity title keeps bags packed for auditions […]

Always Watch a Little Closer

Always Watch a Little Closer

The dangers within society hidden under dystopian settings and drama. Governmental issues and corruption behind the action and scandals. When it is portrayed to us as entertainment, we forget that the meaning behind these series correlates to the real-world around us.  It is not a new concept for television series to hide societal and political […]

Attempted Attacks Outside of Mayor Mamdani’s Residence

Attempted Attacks Outside of Mayor Mamdani’s Residence

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, an anti-Muslim protest, and then counterprotests, were held outside of the Gracie Mansion in New York City, the current residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The protest was an anti-Muslim demonstration led by Jake Lang was called “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City, Stop New York City Public Muslim […]

First NYC Neighborhoods to Gain Free Child Care

First NYC Neighborhoods to Gain Free Child Care

Child care has been a major discussion within the Mamdani administration, specifically ensuring that necessary care is accessible to individuals residing in New York City. On his eighth day in office, he announced the 2-K program. The program provides free child care for two-year-olds in New York City. In the fall of 2026, four neighborhoods […]

Don’t Worry, We Didn’t Forget About Space!

Don’t Worry, We Didn’t Forget About Space!

Man has walked on the moon–a line we heard in 1969 for the first time ever. Since then, scientists have made multiple advancements within space, but man has not walked on the moon since 1972. We tend to hear little information regarding what is occurring in space and the advancements being made. However, it was […]

My Nervous System Needs Me

My Nervous System Needs Me

Yoga and meditation, journaling, breathwork–all such simple tasks, but they make all the difference for our wellbeing. In recent months, there has been a shift in the way individuals are taking control of their mental wellbeing and processing emotions and trauma they have experienced. Rather than prioritizing therapies such as psychotherapy, or ‘talk therapy,’ individuals […]

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