When I see red hats today, I really only think of one thing, one person. The MAGA community has had somewhat of a monopoly on red hats for the last few years. Many people who wear them do so as a show of support for Donald Trump. So anyone who didn’t want to be associated […]
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The New Food Pyramid Will Only Worsen American Nutrition
The topic of nutrition has been in American politics for decades. In a society that struggles with obesity and other food-related health conditions, figuring out proper guidelines for healthy eating has been a major concern for many administrations. It came as no surprise when the federal nutrition policy was changed by the Trump administration. While […]
Looking Into Trump’s Economy
Prior to his presidency, Donald Trump was a well-known businessman and a wealthy, successful entrepreneur. We have seen many developments come from him and The Trump Organization, such as hotels, casinos, and golf courses. From this career, a main point during his campaigns was the plan he held for the United States economy and how […]
10 People Dead in New York City as Winter Storm Continues
Since the start of Winter Storm Fern, at least 10 people have died in New York City. Hypothermia due to the harsh winter weather is suspected to have played a role in most of them. Statistically, New York City sees around 15 cold-weather-related deaths a year. The city has already seen two-thirds of that number […]
How Fans Of A Japanese Horse Game Expanded A Football Team’s Popularity Online
Sports remain a massive industry within the United States. That said, demographics have undoubtedly changed. Younger generations are tuning into games less and less, and young fans who do would rather watch highlight reels or matches online with their favorite streamer. The industry is at an age where audience outreach is being put in the […]
Cut Out This! Cut Out That!
In order to be healthy, you have to have a diet that consists of no sugar, no processed food, a limited number of calories, only drink water, no sweetened beverages, only eating during a certain window… Diet culture has led many individuals to believe these statements. Especially with the world of social media and access […]
What is ICE Really Doing?
We live in a world where there are media sources everywhere–social media, a multitude of broadcast channels, podcasts, print, news websites, and a hundred more. When the media is everywhere and each source relays information in different ways it becomes tricky to navigate what is happening in our country. Especially with controversial situations such as […]
Everyone Should Have an Ex Libris Stamp
An ex libris stamp is a type of label that denotes ownership of a book. These displays of ownership are known as bookplates, which started as personalized pages that would be pasted into the front of books. These bookplates were often hand-drawn, and over time, people shifted from entire pages to using smaller stamps, which […]
Holy Musical B@man! Was The Perfect Blueprint For Theater Superhero Productions
The superhero genre has become a dominating force in pop culture, even more so than in the 20th century. The invention of the internet and social media has spread the influence of the comic book medium to more people than ever before. Most of its popularity has expanded from comic books to the film, television, […]
Baddies or Bad TV? Why Current Reality TV Shows Suck
It felt like almost yesterday when everyone sat at home awaiting the highly anticipated and intense season finale of Flavor of Love. Would the iconic TV villain New York win over Flavor Flav’s heart once and for all, or would the underdog basketball player ‘Hoopz’ snatch the highly successful Public Enemy member’s interest. Despite the […]
The TikTok Exodus Might Leave The US Beauty Consumer Base in Jeopardy
Oracle’s successful acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations has already impacted the lives of content creators and viewers since it went into effect days ago. Accusations of censorship quickly arose when U.S. users found themselves unable to upload or even view new videos amidst a snowstorm that blanketed nearly half of the country. Despite these issues […]
Joining a Local Rapid Response Network
With the increased ICE activity across the United States, many people are forming rapid response networks to protect their fellow citizens. The goal of these groups is to bring together communities and make sure that there are peaceful bystanders available to witness and report all ICE activity. One of the most important ways to fight […]
