On Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026, New York high school student Dylan Lopez Contreras was released from ICE detention. He has been in custody since May of last year after being detained outside a scheduled court hearing at the 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. Contreras came to the US in 2024 after fleeing Venezuela […]
Tag: Op-ed
Death of a Salesman: How the Tragedy Resonates With Us Today
Life is just a tale that repeats itself in many different ways. While the story changes, the message always remains the same, and the recurring themes of life are constantly being reinforced into society. Death of a Salesman features a tale in which a middle-aged American father, Willy Loman, seeks the American Dream as he […]
The Secret Epidemic: How Eating Disorders Quietly Kill
The popular 90s teen magazines seemingly checked all of the boxes. They featured hot women on the cover, gave important lifestyle tips to motivate people to live healthier lives, and also spilled the tea on all of the juicy gossip that kept fans engaged in the entertainment business—but there was one thing that 90s magazines […]
The Green Light Hasn’t Gone Out
Gatsby has not given up yet! Broadway is running the musical production of The Great Gatsby, The production first appeared on the stage on April 25, 2024, and takes the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to a new level. Paired with a jazz-pop score and an extravagant set, the musical has already seen much success […]
An Early Look at the NBA Playoff Picture
We’re entering the final stretch of the NBA season, and as the playoff season approaches, we’re here to take a look at the teams who look to be the strongest contenders in the postseason. With the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday, the defending champions have already clinched themselves a spot […]
Styled by Practicality
Don’t get me wrong, it is intriguing to buy clothing items full of fun and funky designs that we know we would only wear once. The racks are full of them. The sheer tops that are just waiting for a rip, but they’re so shiny we just cannot walk away. The platform heels we know […]
And The Oscar Went To…
We may have reached the end of award season, but the finale was one to be remembered. The 2026 Oscar Academy Awards were hosted on Sunday, March 15, 2026 by Conan O’Brien in Hollywood. Known as one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, this year’s ceremony kept the theme of breaking records and honoring the best of […]
Why “Stateside” Takes Us Back to the Simpler Times of Pop Music
Zara Larsson’s line “Boots!” is more than just an ego boost. It’s a mixture of ferocity, fabulosity, and genius wrapped in glittery bows of chicness and sass. It personifies the energy that Larsson brings to the song in just one line, and it gives the song even more life than it had before—not to say […]
The Evils Behind Sports Betting
If you are a sports fan and if you like opportunities to earn some extra money, here comes the devil in disguise–sports betting. In simple terms, sports betting is a form of gambling centered around different athletic events. Bets can be placed upon who wins or loses a match, game statistics, or the number of […]
Rapid Fire Spread in Queens, NYC
The morning of March 16, 2026 marked a difficult day for members of the three-story building that resides on College Point Blvd as the building caught fire and resulted in the deaths of four people, including a 3-year-old child. The chaotic fire resulted in many rushing to evacuate, hopping off of higher floors in order […]
Politics & Social Media: Our Toxic Relationship
One of the best pieces of advice given to us, at any age or at any time in our lives, is to avoid forming toxic relationships and leaving behind connections that are no longer bringing us a sense of peace. However, when that toxic relationship is between what we see on our screens and what […]
March Madness Results
Well, it’s officially March Madness season as the regular season has finally come to a close. Selection Sunday, one of the most highly anticipated moments of the college basketball season took place yesterday as every NCAA team had their eyes locked on the bracketology results. After a long, grueling season of basketball, there are only […]
