Have you ever worked a 9-to-5 job, and once that beautiful payday finally comes, you are wondering why you are still barely making enough to live off of? Well, unfortunately, even if minimum wage goes up, so does the cost of living. Back in the 20s, rent might have been only 60$ or even as […]
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Manhattan School of Music Presents: Human Expression in Song
On Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 7:30 PM, at Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave, in New York, the Manhattan School of Music Chorale will trace a part of human expression in song, with a program spanning millennia and cultures, featuring music as varied as Lauriden’s “Les Chansons des Roses,” Schubert’s Mass in G, and Cook’s […]
Why I Prefer Movie Versions of Musical Theater Over Live
I’ve seen a few musicals in movie form in my lifetime, and I have to say I prefer sitting at home, under a cozy blanket, eating my favorite snacks, and having the power to pause whenever I want. As someone who hates loud noises, being surrounded by people I do not know, and uncomfortable seating, […]
Should Professional Athletes’ Salaries Be Capped?
We all know that professional athletes’ salaries are really high, and I can understand, given the injuries they go through, their legs being broken, knocked out teeth, etc. But even then, they should get a limited salary. It’s definitely not fair if someone who is better and makes more goals or whatever gets more than […]
Should college education be free?
When it comes to college education, I know how expensive tuition can be, and if you can’t pay it off with financial aid, you’ll need to get scholarships and maybe even a loan. Some families can’t even afford to send their children to college because it’s so expensive in the United States. When it comes […]
A Teenager Was Arrested for a Deadly, Unprovoked Stabbing in Times Square That May Have Been Part of a Social Media Trend
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square earlier this week, on Thursday, the police say. The suspect told the police that killing the 39-year-old, Leonidas Baez, started as a social media trend on Monday night. Baez was sleeping on the sidewalk when the teen approached and started […]
Preventative Care Shouldn’t Feel Like a Luxury Subscription
As someone with a lot of prescriptions, I’d be paying a lot of money without insurance, and I wouldn’t be able to pay for necessities such as an asthma inhaler or shots for various conditions. Weight loss medicine without insurance can cost about $500, and it feels like you are subscribing to a month-long subscription […]
Should There be Stricter Gun Control Laws?
When it comes to guns and politics, it can be very controversial. The 2nd amendment says that you have the right to bear arms but should everyone have access to a gun? Personally, I am not a fan of guns but I also believe in the philosophy “guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” So, […]
Rabid Beaver Attacks 8-Year-Old Boy, Other Park Guests at New Jersey Lake
On Sunday, May 3rd, officials in Mahwah, a township in the north of New Jersey, attended Lake Henry following reports of an animal attack that occurred at around 6:00 pm. A day of fishing at the park turned into a nightmare for the Newsey family when an 8-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver. The […]
Why Disney’s Representation Era Still Feels Like It’s Playing It Safe
When you think of Disney movies, you think of characters, usually female, who eventually find a prince and live happily ever after. But what is lacking are main characters who are in a gay or lesbian relationship who get married. We see very little LGBTQIA+ representation in Disney, and I think the big screen is […]
Schools Need More Recognition for Non-Athletic Success
Everyone knows that sports in schools are more popular than other activities, such as Art class or Music class. Ever wonder why, though? It’s because it’s the money maker, and it gets the students a lot more excited than an art show or a music concert. I get it, we have the pep rallies, and […]
8 People were Arrested Following a Protest Against an ICE Detention at a Hospital in Brooklyn
Eight people were taken into custody Saturday night after an anti-ICE protest took place outside of the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in the New York borough of Brooklyn. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that ICE officers arrested Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian national, who they claimed they had previously arrested for […]
