Tag: Emma Pearl

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the same way, despite how much […]

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow finds its way into the […]

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to promote good health for the […]

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

Every single new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts, we are greeted with new fashion trends to become obsessed with. Brands release new items, designers become busy, and the media restarts the cycle of what is trending. Before we know it, there is a list of what is currently ‘in’ and what needs […]

Woman Killed By ICE in Minneapolis

Woman Killed By ICE in Minneapolis

On Wednesday, January 7 2026, a 37 year old woman named Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the time of the shooting, ICE agents were in the middle of immigration enforcement operations. In video footage provided by bystanders, it is shown that an ICE agent approached Good’s […]

Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?

Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?

Since July 2025, universities have been allowed to pay their athletes for their performance. Prior to this, players could only earn money through third party endorsements, such as sponsorships by brands. College athletes train heavily and deserve to be paid for their performance, but we are starting to see salaries almost as high as athletes […]

Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?

Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?

Turning fan favorite books into a big screen adaptation is not a new idea, as we have seen for decades movies based on an author’s work. Some of these films portray the story beautifully, such as To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With The Wind, keeping the elements alive through production. However, fans argue that […]

Protests and Rallies Follow Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

Protests and Rallies Follow Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, was captured by the United States government on January 3, 2026. He has been held in New York City since landing on United States soil. Since his capture, we have seen two different groups outside the courthouse–those who disagree with his capture, and those celebrating the criminal charges being brought […]

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

With speculation that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire this year also comes talk about who will be the next Justice and what this could mean for the United States. Throughout his time on the Court, he has been a main conservative voice for many controversial topics, such as abortion rights, transgender rights, religious […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal for Early Prison Release

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal for Early Prison Release

In December of 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs filed an appeal demanding his immediate release from prison. He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, and was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison, a $500,000 fine, and five years of supervision following his release. Combs began serving his time in […]

Should We Be Concerned With the Steps Erika Kirk is Taking After the Passing of Charlie Kirk?

Should We Be Concerned With the Steps Erika Kirk is Taking After the Passing of Charlie Kirk?

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. Kirk was the CEO of Turning Point USA, and was best known for his debates and talks at college campuses across the country. He had affiliations with both the President and Vice President, who have both been speaking out since […]

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