Tag: Op-ed

No Kings, No Trump

No Kings, No Trump

For almost a year now, individuals across the nation have joined together to protest the current presidential administration and its actions. We have seen rallies in the street of people fighting to make change within our country and alter the trajectory of America’s future. Named the “No Kings Movement,” these protests exist in several cities […]

Empowering Communities: Walter Alomar on OCHO and the Future of Puerto Rico

Empowering Communities: Walter Alomar on OCHO and the Future of Puerto Rico

Walter “Gualterio” Alomar is more than just OCHO’s president; he is also a political activist, cultural advocate, and filmmaker. He has been married for 20 years and has 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy. A dedicated family man, he works tirelessly to create a better future for his children and his community. His family […]

The Makeup Industry Thrives on Insecurity

The Makeup Industry Thrives on Insecurity

Ever since I was in high school, I felt not pretty because I didn’t wear makeup, which gave me low self-esteem and confidence.  I saw all these girls in my class who had makeup on and were popular. Even young girls are influenced to wear makeup because they want to be seen as pretty and […]

NYU’s 91-Game Streak Comes to an End

NYU’s 91-Game Streak Comes to an End

There have been few teams to dominate women’s basketball like the NYU Violets have in the past three seasons. With a perfect record across 3 years, the Violets have made history after holding one of the longest win streaks in college basketball history at 91 games. However, after reaching such a mind-blowing feat, NYU faced […]

Why “Love on a Spectrum” is Great for Representation

Why “Love on a Spectrum” is Great for Representation

Dating is hard enough, but for someone with autism, it’s a whole other thing. The show Love on a Spectrum follows several people looking for love and seeking a relationship. The reason why it’s such a good autism representation is that it doesn’t filter out the so-called “bad” parts of autism. Some shows oversell it […]

Why Escaping Into Games Isn’t Always A Bad Thing

Why Escaping Into Games Isn’t Always A Bad Thing

Since I could remember, I have always had a game in my hand. I even remember a Christmas when I got a Game Boy, and slowly that started my love for it. My mom would call it a hobby, my grandma would call it an addiction, to which I’d say sarcastically, “It’s not going to […]

Bronx firehouse catches fire, at least 14 injured

Bronx firehouse catches fire, at least 14 injured

On the morning of Friday, March 27, a firehouse in Bedford Park caught on fire, injuring at least 14 firefighters. Firefighters reported receiving a call at 6 am for a report of a fire at 2928 Briggs Ave, which is a two-story firehouse. There was a fire on both floors and was brought under control […]

How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals

How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals

Regardless of where you live, I am sure one of your local sports teams has an animal for a mascot. And why not? Animals embody much of what we associate with sports: strength, resilience, tenacity, and power. A recent study from Bioscience found that across 50 countries and 10 different sports, “727 professional [sports] organizations […]

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey

Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]

Don’t Worry Servers, We’re All Dining Out Again!

Don’t Worry Servers, We’re All Dining Out Again!

In a world where everything is expensive, and we are not able to treat ourselves in the extravagant ways we once might have, we need to find ways to get out of the house without blowing through our entire paychecks. And, we need to nourish our bodies and eat enough to sustain our busy lifestyles. […]

Let’s Talk About Tyra’s Documentary

Let’s Talk About Tyra’s Documentary

It looks like we’re all “taking accountability for ourselves” while watching Tyra Banks’ new series as we get a first-row ticket to all of the controversy and secrets that arose from the hit show America’s Next Top Model. For several years, Tyra has found herself in hot water with many of the girls as a […]

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