At 0–6, things couldn’t be going much worse for the Jets. The record speaks for itself in all honesty. The story now isn’t about whether or not the team wins or loses anymore — it’s about how this team responds to adversity. Losing is frustrating and emotional. I’m sure we’ve all been there before. It’s […]
Tag: Op-ed
MTV Music Channels Shutting Down in the UK
MTV, an American cable television channel that was the world’s first 24-hour music broadcasting channel, plans to stop providing its music streaming channels to the United Kingdom by the end of the year. MTV is expected to close five of its six channels in the UK after forty years of service. While the majority of […]
Governor Declares State of Emergency for NYC Region Ahead of Heavy Storm Nor’easter
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County ahead of a strong nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous winds. The declaration allows state and local agencies to work out emergency responses and use their resources more efficiently before the storm. Hochul said the […]
Government Shutdown Enters 13th Day
As of Monday, October 13, the United States Government has been shut down for 13 days. For two weeks, lawmakers and Congress have been unable to reach a resolution on government funding and have kept the government in a shutdown period. As the shutdown extends further and further, the impact on government services and workers […]
Why Indie Developers Seem to Be Leaving Triple A Developers in the Dust
On Feb 7, 2025, a small indie game called “A Game About Digging a Hole,” by DoubleBee. It’s a short game about buying a house, digging a hole in the backyard and reaching the bottom to reach treasure. You might think it may have seen a few downloads with not much success, and yet it […]
Why Can’t My Phone Battery Last Like a 2005 Nokia?
I’ll just say it: I’m tired of babying my phone battery like it’s some fragile little bird. What happened to the days when phones actually lasted? Back in 2005, I heard there were those Nokias that lived for days. Days. Apparently, you could leave it on the counter, forget about it for a week, come back and […]
New York’s Financial Sector Losing Its Dominance Over the Field
New York City has been considered the world’s financial capital for years, thanks to the presence of Wall Street and The New York Stock Exchange. However, when it comes to the size of the financial workforce in the sector, a new rival has emerged in Texas. Recently, Texas now has more workers in the financial […]
What Makes Older Music More Popular for Internet Culture?
Music holds a great influence and importance within culture, especially on the internet. Many people online, whether it be for humor, enjoyment, or personal creative projects, music has a large grasp on culture. Modern music that was released within the past five years is without a doubt influential; however, older music, whether from the early […]
Cheese Boards Are Just Adult Lunchables — and That’s Beautiful
Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit or chocolate. It’s portioned, and […]
Sister Jean, College Basketball Icon, Dead at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the renowned team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team, The Ramblers, has passed away at the age of 106. Sister Jean was born in 1919 in San Francisco, California. She has said that the first time she considered becoming a nun was in third grade. After graduating from high […]
Gaza Peace Talks Progress
For those unaware, over the past few weeks, negotiations have been ongoing for peace talks for the war over Gaza. Hamas and Israel have come to the negotiation table, and both sides have begun looking for a peaceful solution to the situation. Many other countries, including the United States of America, have come to the […]
I’m All About My Daily Walks — Until the Weather Says “Not Today, Girl”
I love my daily walk. It’s not some big power-walking moment. I’m not speed-walking in matching athleisure while listening to an inspirational podcast. Most days, I’m just walking around the neighborhood in my worn out Adidas, listening to sad music like the main character in a film. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I listen to […]
