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 […]
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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 […]
If You Have to Wear It to Be Taken Seriously, It’s Not Optional
Makeup, it makes you more grown-up and professional, right? If it is needed to be taken seriously for a job interview or an event, or even a first date, then it’s not optional to wear it. A woman, dressed up in a dress or skirt, with her makeup done and hair nice, will get more […]
I Didn’t Know My Identity Was Political—Until Everyone Else Did
Everybody knows that in politics, the LGBT+ community is a controversial topic. Once I became an adult and figured out my identity, I never thought about the politics that go with it. I grew up thinking that gay marriage should have just been a thing and asking everyone why there were people who were against […]
A 9-year-old boy was fatally struck by a school bus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Thursday morning
On Friday morning in New York City, a 9-year-old boy was fatally struck by a private school bus. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Burial of the child is tentatively scheduled for Sharai Tora Bais Hachaim Cemetery in South Brunswick later Friday afternoon. The bus was making a left turn from Lee Avenue to […]
Sports Aren’t the Problem—Schools Making Them Mandatory Is
When I was in school, I remember having to play sports in class, and I hated it; it made the class almost unbearable. I remember having to play baseball, and I never wanted to pay attention, so I would just stand in the field and stare at the sky, hoping the ball wouldn’t come my […]
Man beaten in NYPD arrest video, Timothy Brown files $100M claim
On April 14th, Timothy Brown was left feeling humiliated and traumatized after he was violently mistaken for an identity arrest. He filed a notice of claim seeking $100 million from New York City, alleging that the police used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights. Brown said he was beaten by two plainclothes NYPD detectives […]
Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
Why the Equality Act is Important to Individuals Who are LGBT+
As someone who is asexual, the Equality Act is a blessing. I get discriminated against by the general public, and as soon as I mention I am asexual, they either insult me or jump to conclusions about what it means. The act helps me be protected from people in the workplace and other public areas […]
A Beautiful Family: Beloved Deli Worker Shot and Killed in the East Village
On Saturday, April 25th, at Sal’s Deli and Grocery on Ave. B and East 13th st in the East Village, a deli worker was shot after a dispute with another man. The suspect was also wounded and is recovering at a hospital, but no arrests have been made. The deli was closed on Sunday, and […]
Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory Make Neurodivergent Traits ‘Quirky’ Instead of Real
When I first watched Big Bang Theory, I felt very seen in the main character, Sheldon. A character who is very smart, needs organization, and values routine in everyday life. I caught myself relating to a lot of the things that he “had” to do to feel comfortable, like knocking on the door three times […]
Adventure PE Proves Physical Education Was Never Meant to Be One-Dimensional
The worst part of PE, especially before high school, was that I had asthma and I couldn’t keep up with the other kids. I was a fantastic kicker, but make me run? My little 9-year-old lungs couldn’t handle it. At one point, I was just kicking the ball, and someone ran for me. As I […]
