Tag: Op Ed

Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin

I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]

Government Shutdown Imminent

For those unaware, as of today, if there is no change in how our government is heading, the federal government could enter a shutdown period on Wednesday, October 1st. This shutdown is a result of democrats and republicans being unable to agree on how to vote regarding what should be included in the budget resolutions. […]

More Modern Games Should Have a Party Mode Alongside Online Multiplayer

Party games are something often enjoyed by a wide variety of people during large gathering, where its board games such as “Monopoly” or “Candyland,” card games such as “Uno,” or even various drinking games, there are many ways to have fun with a lot of people, including video games. There are video games that have […]

The New York Film Festival Starts Today

Rejoice movie-goers, because as of today, the 63rd New York Film Festival has returned to the Lincoln Center. This Film Festival will be ongoing for the next two weeks, concluding on October 13th. The New York Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates the most popular and significant films from around the world. Founded […]

The White House and Artificial Intelligence

Over the years there’s always a form of technology that gains people’s attention as the “next big thing.” In the 2000’s it was the internet and in the 2010’s it was social media. Nowadays, in the 2020’s, it’s artificial intelligence. It feels like everyone is trying to get their own hands on a slice of […]

Harlem Pays Tribute to Homicide Victims on National Day of Remembrance

Each year on September 25, communities around the country pause to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims — a day set aside to honor lives lost to homicide and to offer support for grieving families.  One of the most powerful tributes comes from Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. (Stop Another Violent End), a group founded […]

NYC Council Pass Resolution to Support Artists Financially

On May 28th, 2025, the New York City Council voted to pass Resolution 368. This resolution supports the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which was introduced to Congress in 2024. This Living Wage Act aims to improve the pay of musicians by introducing a new streaming royalty system that pays the artist directly. Artists and […]

Politics in Pop Culture: Do Celebrities Really Make a Difference?

Do you remember last election season, when all of these celebrities were posting about voting for Kamala Harris? I know I do. It seems they start making posts about voting every year. However, the real question is: does their support help, or does it merely become a diversion from the important issues at play? I’d […]

Audiobooks vs Reading Books: Can Narration Compare to Reading?

Books. A collection of words that can weave a tale for our imagination, record our understanding of the world, or record the history of civilizations. Books have been part of our growth as a society for thousands of years, ever since the Epic of Gilgamesh was first carved into stone tablets. Books have evolved over […]

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