Tag: Op-ed

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow finds its way into the […]

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to promote good health for the […]

Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading

Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading

Some would argue that listening to audiobooks does not count as reading. As literacy rates decrease at an alarming rate in this country, there seems to be a growing sense of pride in being able to say that they “physically read” that book, especially to those who consider themselves to be academic or well-read. However, […]

Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials

Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials

It is not surprising that many voters have lost confidence in our Democratic politicians, especially after what happened in the 2024 elections. Democrats who want their voter base to trust them need to run on a platform that actually holds political leaders accountable. There can be no more “forgive and move on”. That mentality is […]

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

Every single new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts, we are greeted with new fashion trends to become obsessed with. Brands release new items, designers become busy, and the media restarts the cycle of what is trending. Before we know it, there is a list of what is currently ‘in’ and what needs […]

1965 Cold Case Solved: “Torso Killer” Admits to Murder of 18-year-old NJ Nursing Student

1965 Cold Case Solved: “Torso Killer” Admits to Murder of 18-year-old NJ Nursing Student

A six-decade-old cold case has finally been solved. Fair Lawn Police released a statement on Tuesday confirming that notorious “Torso Killer” Richard Cottingham confessed to murdering Alys Eberhardt in September of 1965.   The body of the 18-year-old nursing student was found in her home by her father. She had been repeatedly stabbed and bludgeoned. Early […]

“Golden” (K-Pop Demon Hunters) Reaches Over One Billion Streams on Spotify

“Golden” (K-Pop Demon Hunters) Reaches Over One Billion Streams on Spotify

Originally released in 2025, the love and popularity of the summer blockbuster hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is still going strong in 2026.  Released to Netflix on June 20, 2025, the film took the world by storm and defined many odds in modern day cinema.  After being sold to Netflix by Sony for a relatively “cheap” amount of around […]

White House Releases Website for January 6 Anniversary

White House Releases Website for January 6 Anniversary

Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of a truly dark day in American history. On January 6, 2021, violent insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol building after being incited by Donald Trump over the loss of the 2020 presidential election. These Trump supporters made accusations that the election was stolen and cried for then-Vice President Mike Pence […]

Mass Shootings Already Outnumber Days This Year

Mass Shootings Already Outnumber Days This Year

I know I am not alone in saying that I am tired. We are not even a week into 2026, and there have already been at least 7 mass shootings. A mass shooting is categorized as an incident involving 4 or more people at the same time and location. The number of incidents involving gun […]

Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?

Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?

Since July 2025, universities have been allowed to pay their athletes for their performance. Prior to this, players could only earn money through third party endorsements, such as sponsorships by brands. College athletes train heavily and deserve to be paid for their performance, but we are starting to see salaries almost as high as athletes […]

Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?

Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?

Turning fan favorite books into a big screen adaptation is not a new idea, as we have seen for decades movies based on an author’s work. Some of these films portray the story beautifully, such as To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With The Wind, keeping the elements alive through production. However, fans argue that […]

TikTokers Take “Horse Girl Vibes” to New Level by Eating Horse Treats in Viral Videos

TikTokers Take “Horse Girl Vibes” to New Level by Eating Horse Treats in Viral Videos

If you’re like me, you were pretty confused when videos of people eating horse treats started showing up on my feed. Supposedly, this all started when a user named Gracie Lambert posted a video to TikTok of her trying a treat before giving it to her horse. She wasn’t a huge fan of the banana […]

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