If you are on BookTok, then you definitely have seen the book, “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston. Written originally in May of 2019, the book quickly became popular among the young adult community, praised for its beautiful writing, captivating story, and deep characters you love to follow. Having seen people praising the […]
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Student Walkout
‘Melt the ICE!’ ‘No one is illegal on stolen land!’ ‘ICE is better crushed!’ ‘ICE out of schools!’ Such words were plastered all over the signs and shouted in the streets by hundreds and hundreds of students based in the Seattle area as they demanded that ICE leave. Following the recent uproar of ICE officials […]
Student Destress
I think that we can all agree that being a student is not easy. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, college, or at another level of higher education, being a student presents many challenges that don’t really come with an instruction manual on how to navigate. Instead, you’re presented with an end goal of […]
WWE Is Not a Sport but a Performance
When you think of professional sports, what comes to mind? Football? Tennis? Basketball? Maybe even rugby? When one watches professional sports, one intends to see trained and practiced men and women work themselves to the extreme to engage in an activity with the intent to win the game in which they are playing. While the […]
Comfort Foodie
Ah, as January has come and gone, we make way and welcome February with everything it has to offer. With more cold, blistering weather, early sunsets, and slush, February as a month welcomes…. Nothing new when compared to January… Actually, that is not completely true as February welcomes the warmth and personal intimacy for couples in the shape […]
Grammy Recap
Last night saw many things to kick off the beginning of February, from dazzling looks to much-deserved wins for celebrities in the music genre. Whether you like the fast-paced rapping of Bad Bunny to the slow and sensual lyrics of the one and only Sabrina Carpenter, there was something for everyone at the 2026 Grammys! To summarize […]
Michael B. Jordan Snubbed
Sparking recent controversy over the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards, fans are outraged that Michael B Jordan was not awarded Best Actor. Nominated for the film, “Sinners” (2025), where Jordan played dual roles of the characters, Smoke and Stack, many fans and critics alike cite that Jordan’s performances have redefined the genre of horror as we […]
Wait…You Can Just Give Away Your Nobel Peace Prize?
On Jan. 15, 2026, opposition leader of Venezuela, María Corina Machado, met with President Donald Trump at the White House with the purpose of discussing the future of Venezuela. Following the recent removal of Nicolás Maduro, the deposed leader of Venezuela by the United States military, current opposition leader, María Corina Machado intends to remain […]
Fans Outraged Over Ticket Prices
Just last week on Jan. 22, 2026, Harry Styles announced that he would be going on tour across popular cities around the world. Announcing tour stops in Amsterdam, New York City, London, and Melbourne, Styles intends to bring the fans together for his “Together, Together” tour later this year on March 6, 2026. Recently released […]
Are Sports Too Intense?
One of the staples in American culture is the admiration for sports. Whether if someone is cheering on the players for their favorite team or screaming at the referee for a bad call, the average American engages in sports one way or another. The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bulls, the New York Yankees…You name […]
Is Cable Better Than Streaming?
Growing to popularity in the mid-2000’s, streaming services were created to remedy the problems and drawbacks of cable television. Unburdened by commercials, limited variety, and weekly installments of television shows, streaming presented so many options that could never be offered by cable television. However, in the present day of 2026, could cable television be better than streaming […]
Fashion: Expression or Social Status?
In the past, fashion was seen as a personal choice. Depending on what one wore, you could tell if they were happy, sad, excited, or shy. Back then, clothes were more than something we simply wore. They were statements. They were expressions. And most importantly, they were an extension of the person who wore them. […]
