Recently, on October 18th, it was confirmed the Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit’s bassist, passed away at the age of 48. Based on the call put out to the relevant authorities, it seems that the cause of death was cardiac arrest, but that has not been formally confirmed. Sam Rivers was an American singer and musician […]
Tag: Op Ed
No One Noticed… But I’ll Never Know Peace Again
There are these beauty embarrassments no one ever mentions, but your mind won’t let you forget. This includes a small clump of mascara under your eye, one eyebrow painted higher than the other or even a patch of hair on your leg you forgot to shave that you find out about in public. No one […]
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Open in 2026
For the fans of baseball, you might be happy to hear that the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is set to begin in 2026. The league is set to start with teams in four cities: New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The four cities were chosen because of their deep roots in baseball […]
Former N.Y. Guard Guilty in Beating Death of Prisoner Robert Brooks; Two Cleared of Charges
A former New York state correction officer has been found guilty of murdering inmate Robert Brooks in 2023 while two other officers were cleared of all charges. David Kingsley was convicted Monday of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. Prosecutors said Kingsley and several other guards beat Brooks, who was handcuffed and shackled, inside the prison’s […]
Japan Elected a New Prime Minister
In a recent election in Japan, Sanae Takaichi was elected the 104th prime minister of Japan. This is a historic event as Sanae Takaichi is the first female prime minister in the history of Japan. She was elected this last Tuesday, October 21st, after winning the votes of both the upper and lower houses. Sanae […]
Detroit Airport Provides Free Food to Federal Workers During Shutdown
In response to the US government shutdown, which has been ongoing for around three weeks now, the Detroit Metro Airport has decided to start a program to support its federal workers. Due to the federal government currently being shut down over funding decisions, thousands of federal workers have been furloughed, others have been laid off, […]
Why I Watch the Same Comfort Movie Over and Over Again
Some nights, I scroll through Netflix for 20 minutes and still end up watching the same movie I’ve already seen a bunch of times. You know exactly what I’m talking about. There’s that familiar music, lines you can quote by heart and the ending you already know. For me, it’s not that I’m too lazy […]
Former World Champion Boxer Ricky Hatton, Dead at 46
On September 14th, 2025, former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found dead in his home by his manager, Paul Speak. Based on the report from the coroners and the statements of Paul Speak, the death was caused by hanging, seemingly a suicide. Ricky Hatton, also known as “The Hitman”, “The People’s Champion”, and “The […]
New York City Faces Record Student Homelessness as 154,000 Go Without Stable Housing
A new report shows that over 154,000 public school students in New York City lacked stable housing at some point during the 2024-2025 school year, a record high. This means that nearly one in every seven students in the city’s public school system was homeless. The nonprofit Advocates for Children of New York put together the […]
‘Cancer Doesn’t Care’ Movement Seeks to Break Past Politics
Recently, citizens have begun organizing and protesting the current government shutdown and the impact it has had on the citizens and the healthcare industry. A group of lobbyists, with both Republican and Democratic members, has begun lobbying the government to continue to fund medical research amidst the shutdown and to continue funding after the shutdown. […]
Silk Pillowcases and Other Expensive Ways to Trick Myself Into Beauty
They say silk pillowcases are good for your hair and help your skin. Naturally, I bought one at full price. I’ll admit that I would love to have soft hair that isn’t a frizzy, hot mess and better skin. Honestly though, I think I mostly bought it so I could feel fancy when I get […]
Bob Ross Paintings to be Auctioned to Support TV Stations after Federal Funding Cuts
Due to the federal funding being cut from public television stations after an executive order by Donald Trump, these public stations have decided to auction the creations of the late Bob Ross to make up for lost funding. The executive order caused stations such as NPR and PBS to find other sources of income to […]
