Tag: Op-ed

The Rise of Women in Sports

The Rise of Women in Sports

From hardly being included in the conversation, to filling jobs that have been primarily dominated by men, women are rising in the sports industry quicker than ever. There are more and more women in all aspects of the industry–from broadcasting, journalism, photography, and even refereeing. Not only does this create more diversity in the sports […]

Will “Everybody’s Album” Ever Reach the #1 Spot on the Billboard Charts?

Will “Everybody’s Album” Ever Reach the #1 Spot on the Billboard Charts?

“Do you want to be a part of internet history?” This is what you are asked when you visit the Everybody’s Album website. Everybody’s Album is a public project where people can submit their own 1-second recording or soundbite, which is then added to the album. The goal of the album is to reach the […]

New Year, New Releases

New Year, New Releases

As we welcome and embrace the new year of 2026, we additionally welcome and embrace the new book releases of this year!  From rising new talents who are debuting their very first novel, to the established and esteemed novelists who have been in the business for decades, 2026 welcomes new and fresh stories from all talents!     […]

The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Footage

The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Footage

What was once something relegated to the “bonus features” section of a DVD is now becoming one of the ways filmmakers are combating the increase in AI-generated content. Studios have begun to focus on releasing behind-the-scenes footage as “proof” that their content was created by humans. With the introduction of programs that can create fully […]

US Supreme Court Case: What This Could Mean for Trans and LGBTQ+ Rights

US Supreme Court Case: What This Could Mean for Trans and LGBTQ+ Rights

Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments brought up by two students who seek to challenge Republican laws in the states of Idaho and West Virginia.  In what is sure to be two landmark arguments, the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., will challenge the […]

New York Nurses Go on Strike

New York Nurses Go on Strike

Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]

Man Armed with Sharp Object Shot by Police in New York Presbyterian Hospital

Man Armed with Sharp Object Shot by Police in New York Presbyterian Hospital

At 5:27 pm last night, New York Police Officers received multiple 911 calls about a man armed with a sharp object inside the New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. This man was threatening to cut himself and others with what callers believed to be a knife.  Officers arrived at the scene around 5:33 pm and […]

Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings

Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings

In recent days, tension has arisen between the American people following the recent death of a woman, Renee Nicole Good, at the hands of ICE Immigration.  Sparking shock, anger, and fear among American Citizens, many people are growing agitated and enraged towards the Trump Administration for ordering the mass deportation of people and families.    Due to […]

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the same way, despite how much […]

Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway

Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway

The Tony award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is still going strong in 2026. It tells the story behind the recording of the famous album, of which it shares its name. The musical is co-directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” fame, and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr. The musical showcases […]

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