Tag: Op-ed

Former NY Jets Star Uses ChatGPT for Advice after Murder

Former NY Jets Star Uses ChatGPT for Advice after Murder

People use ChatGPT for everything—-writing resignation letters, cheating on homework, brainstorming new business proposals—quite literally everything. The possibilities are endless, and ChatGPT has become a reliable tool for helping people think in ways that they have never thought possible…but who knew that ChatGPT could be used as a source of advice after a murder? To […]

Does Timothée Chalamet Have a Pointe?

Does Timothée Chalamet Have a Pointe?

I think everyone has seen the viral video of Timothée Chalamet saying “no one cares” about ballet or opera. The clip is originally from a town hall at the University of Texas hosted by Variety and CNN that was posted online on February 24, 2026. In the video, Matthew McConaughey and Timothée Chalamet discuss their […]

The Firing of Kristi Noem

The Firing of Kristi Noem

With immigration at the forefront of the Trump administration, the Secretary of Homeland Security was leading the way for ICE and the deportation plans within the United States. Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota from 2019-2025, was sworn into the position on January 25, 2025. Her plans for the department focused on sealing the […]

Let’s Hear It From the Famous

Let’s Hear It From the Famous

Celebrities spend their entire careers consumed by the media. Every step they take, every decision they make, there is a camera waiting to record the moment and paparazzi ready to share their perspective of the story. Individuals crave the spotlight–the glamour and glory that comes with wearing the celebrity title keeps bags packed for auditions […]

Why Emotion Makes Sports 10 Times More Engaging

Why Emotion Makes Sports 10 Times More Engaging

Michael Jordan laid on the locker room floor in tears after the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals. Serena Williams jumped for joy after her triumphant win against Victoria Azarenka in the 2013 US Open Final. The common theme in both of these contexts? Emotion. Sports entertainment is a mentally, […]

Barbie’s Influence on Modern Beauty Standards

Barbie’s Influence on Modern Beauty Standards

When Ruth Handler noticed that the girls’ toy market was dominated by baby dolls, she was inspired to develop a 3D toy that “was about exploring the experience of being a grown woman”. Drawing on the appearance of Bild Lilli, a German comic strip character, Handler created the iconic Barbie doll we know today. Released […]

The True War: The President vs. The American People

The True War: The President vs. The American People

It’s no question that President Donald Trump’s relationship with a substantial chunk of the American population is far from peachy, and his recent actions have expanded the cracks within the relationship even further. Getting the entire country on one accord is an insurmountable feat for anyone as political and social differences create strong division amongst […]

Always Watch a Little Closer

Always Watch a Little Closer

The dangers within society hidden under dystopian settings and drama. Governmental issues and corruption behind the action and scandals. When it is portrayed to us as entertainment, we forget that the meaning behind these series correlates to the real-world around us.  It is not a new concept for television series to hide societal and political […]

Countries Boycott Paralympic Opening Ceremony

Countries Boycott Paralympic Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games is happening today, March 6, 2026. The event takes place at the Arena di Verona, marking the first time an opening ceremony is being held at a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to officials, the arena has been “retrofitted with new wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms”, […]

Trump Administration to Investigate New York Medicaid Fraud

Trump Administration to Investigate New York Medicaid Fraud

The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has announced that his department will be conducting an investigation into alleged fraud in New York’s Medicaid program. Dr. Oz sent a letter and video message to New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, which includes “50 questions […]

UK Green Party Wins Big, Could the US See Similar Third-Party Success?

UK Green Party Wins Big, Could the US See Similar Third-Party Success?

Last week, the UK’s Green Party (GP) won a heavily watched election in Greater Manchester’s Gorton and Denton. The election was held to fill the parliament seat previously held by the Labour Party’s Andrew Gwynne, who stepped down due to health complications. For almost the last century, Gorton and Denton have been considered a strong […]

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