Imagine a world where politicians, like the rest of us, had to stick to what they said or face the consequences. It’s similar to how if we promise to bring food to the party and forget to, we can’t live it down for the next few months. What if a broken campaign promise came with […]
Tag: Op-ed
As Subway Surfing Claims More Lives, Officials Search for Solutions
Two young girls, believed to be 12 and 13, were found dead early Saturday from riding on top of a Brooklyn subway train, authorities say. This only furthered the concerns over the dangerous activity known as “subway surfing.” Police were called to the stop just after 3 a.m. where they discovered the teens unconscious and […]
Yankees Down 0-2 to The Blue Jays
Over the past few days, The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays have played two division series games against each other. Over these two games, the Blue Jays have taken the win from the Yankees, leaving them at risk of dropping out of the running for the championship. In Game One, the Blue […]
The Appeal of Binging Games vs Taking Your Time With Them
Video games have a wide array of ways to play them and while many have their preferred ways that suit them best, there are benefits for both binging video games and taking them slowly at your own pace. Binging video games for one can have the benefit of enjoying a higher number of video games […]
Corner Store Snacks Raised Me
When I was a kid, the best part of having a few bucks—or even just a handful of quarters—was knowing exactly where I was headed. The donut shop down the street was the spot. I’d save up whatever change I could find and walk down like I was going on a real mission. The family who ran […]
Health Centers at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
For those unaware, as of October 1st, the United States federal government has been shut down temporarily as the democratic and republican congress members have refused to pass a funding resolution. As a result of this shutdown, the government has suspended funding for all non-essential government-funded services. Meanwhile, essential services such as the national guard, […]
The Quiet Power of Choosing Kindness in Film
Some movies don’t need drama to make you feel something (though I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a good dramatic story). They don’t rely on car chases or massive fight scenes (I’m not looking at you, “Fast & Furious”… okay, maybe a little but I love you). Instead, they show us something quieter but way more real: […]
Structural Scare: Chimney Collapses at NYC Public Housing, No Injuries
On Wednesday morning, part of a 20‑story public housing building in the Bronx collapsed after what officials say was likely a gas explosion. Fortunately, no one was found injured. It was just after 8 a.m. when part of the building at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven suddenly gave out. A whole corner basically ripped […]
Conflict Between NATO and Russia Heats Up
NATO and Russia seem to be locked in a face off as tensions between them continue to rise. According to Reuters, “Russia on Thursday said that there was no Cold War with the West because it was now a ‘fiery’ conflict and that the European Union and the NATO military alliance were lying about alleged […]
WNBA Suffering from Inconsistent Rulings
Referees, the men and women responsible for maintaining the integrity of a sport, calling out breaches of the rules and delivering judgment to restore balance between the teams made by the breach in conduct. The question is, who is responsible for keeping the referees honest, and what happens if a referee makes a bad call? […]
What Would You Do If You Knew You’d Die Today? Silvera’s Novel Isn’t About Death—It’s About Permission to Live
Okay, I’ll be honest. I picked up “They Both Die at the End” because the title shocked me. Like, seriously? You’re just gonna tell me that up front? No mystery, no plot twist? Just boom: they die. I almost didn’t read it with that kind of spoiler, but I’m really glad I did. The story […]
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox: Winner takes all
Over the past few days, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have been locked in the best-of-three Wild Card matches. The Red Sox took the win in Game One, putting the New York Yankees on the back foot. However, in Game Two, the Yankees took the victory and evened the score. Tonight, […]
