Tag: Op-ed

Are Cinderellas Dying? A Recap of March Madness’s Opening Rounds

Are Cinderellas Dying? A Recap of March Madness’s Opening Rounds

Sunday marked the conclusion of the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament. While the Cinderella teams generally make the tournament interesting, it looks like the underdogs took an early tumble this season as the lowest seed remaining is the 11-seeded Texas Longhorns. The field looks extremely competitive this season as many of the teams projected […]

Resignation Letter or Warning?

Resignation Letter or Warning?

On Tuesday, March 17, the National Counterterrorism Center Director, Joe Kent, wrote a scathing resignation letter to President Trump. In the letter, Kent explains that the reason he is leaving his position is because of foreign influences’ involvement in Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran.  Kent has been a loyal supporter of Trump […]

NY Student Released from ICE Detention

NY Student Released from ICE Detention

On Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026, New York high school student Dylan Lopez Contreras was released from ICE detention. He has been in custody since May of last year after being detained outside a scheduled court hearing at the 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.  Contreras came to the US in 2024 after fleeing Venezuela […]

Death of a Salesman: How the Tragedy Resonates With Us Today

Death of a Salesman: How the Tragedy Resonates With Us Today

Life is just a tale that repeats itself in many different ways. While the story changes, the message always remains the same, and the recurring themes of life are constantly being reinforced into society. Death of a Salesman features a tale in which a middle-aged American father, Willy Loman, seeks the American Dream as he […]

The Secret Epidemic: How Eating Disorders Quietly Kill

The Secret Epidemic: How Eating Disorders Quietly Kill

The popular 90s teen magazines seemingly checked all of the boxes. They featured hot women on the cover, gave important lifestyle tips to motivate people to live healthier lives, and also spilled the tea on all of the juicy gossip that kept fans engaged in the entertainment business—but there was one thing that 90s magazines […]

An Early Look at the NBA Playoff Picture

An Early Look at the NBA Playoff Picture

We’re entering the final stretch of the NBA season, and as the playoff season approaches, we’re here to take a look at the teams who look to be the strongest contenders in the postseason. With the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday, the defending champions have already clinched themselves a spot […]

Why “Stateside” Takes Us Back to the Simpler Times of Pop Music

Why “Stateside” Takes Us Back to the Simpler Times of Pop Music

Zara Larsson’s line “Boots!” is more than just an ego boost. It’s a mixture of ferocity, fabulosity, and genius wrapped in glittery bows of chicness and sass. It personifies the energy that Larsson brings to the song in just one line, and it gives the song even more life than it had before—not to say […]

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