There has been a rise in negativity towards the youth of America in recent years. Across social media, videos of teenagers gathered together in large crowds in malls, parks, and beaches have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. These events, labeled as teen takeovers, have led to communities urging their local governments to enact […]
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The 90s Music That Raised Me
While growing up in a mostly white community, in a small farming town, as a kid, I grew up listening to Backstreet Boys, Insync, and Spice Girls, as well as Shania Twain, and Dixie Chicks. Learning about heartbreak, love, and how it felt good to be a woman. Then I moved to a more diverse […]
Sports Fans Often Mock “Nerd Culture” Despite Acting the Same Way
When you talk to a sports fan, they will get really excited and talk about their favorite player, sport, stats, and the merch they have to support the team they love. However, if someone doesn’t enjoy sports and enjoys more nerd culture topics, such as video games, superheroes, or their favorite book series, sports fans […]
Pride Month Events in NYC for Kids and Families 2026
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities and recognize the ongoing pursuit of equality and inclusion. Pride Month 2026 in NYC is packed with celebrations, educational programs, community gatherings, and advocacy events throughout the five boroughs. The Bronx LGBTQ+ organization “Destination Tomorrow” will host da Bronx Pride Festival on […]
The World Cup Gives Americans A Glimpse Of How Things Could Be
The lead-up to the 2026 World Cup was controversial to say the least. While most were expecting the entire event to be an utter disaster, be it traffic-wise or from the reception to locals, when it finally arrived, things went unexpectedly. Social media has been flooded with positive experiences from World Cup tourists, who are […]
90s Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network Were the Best
I grew up on 90s cartoons, waking up on Saturday mornings to watch Rugrats, Rocko, and Doug, sitting on the floor with my Oreos and singing along with the opening theme songs. Cartoons today are not like how they were in the 90s. There were so much induendos that went over my head as a […]
Is It Fair to Judge Someone by Their Political Beliefs Alone?
When someone states their opinion about a certain controversial politic topic people are very quick to judge and assume they are a bad person based on what they believe. You are pro-choice? Then you are a murder. If you are pro-guns then you are likley to use it for bad. Raise taxes for the rich […]
Knicks Parade on Thursday
Monday, June 15th, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced, within an hour of their game 5 victory in Texas, that a ticker-tape parade would happen to honor the Knicks for winning the championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a score of 94-90. He will also present the New York Knicks with […]
Nobody Talks About What it’s Like to Grow Up Non-Athletic
Everyone in my family played sports when they were younger, and my school-aged cousins are still in sports. My grandpa played baseball, my grandma played softball, my mom did track and aunt did track, basketball, and volleyball, and my uncle did track and basketball. My cousins do basketball, baseball, football, and track. Then there is […]
I Avoid Political Conversations—Here’s Why
If a conversation is about politics, it’s going to lead to arguments, and people usually have a strong opinion about one side or the other, which will lead to disagreements and usually end badly. Politics can create so much drama, and the result can sometimes lead to friendships or even relationships ending. I try to […]
Why Visual Novels May Never Break Into The Mainstream
The video game industry comprises a variety of game genres, all of which have a steady and fairly large community surrounding them. However, there is one genre that has been relatively niche to read, despite being around since the 1980s: Visual Novels. Visual novels, for those unaware, are interactive story-based games that typically combine static […]
What Skincare Products I Think Would Best Help You!
The skincare industry is filled with endless options, as there are new products that come on the shelf every day. In this century, it feels overwhelming with so many new products; you don’t know what to buy. This is why I am here to show you a few products that consistently stand out and work […]
