July 20th 2017, marked a hard day for anyone who is a fan of Linkin Park and Chester Bennington, their lead singer.. When I found out he had passed away, I was in tears. His music saved me through most of my high school life, and now, as an adult, his music hits differently. His […]
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Duty to Warn or Protect – Tarasoff vs Regents
The case of Tarasoff vs Regents ruled that the therapist of a patient has the right to report if their patient makes a threat against someone else. When is it morally wrong to call or not to call? What is considered not bad enough to report? Well, for me, I think if I were a […]
Tony Awards this Sunday!
Happy Friday, everyone! A major event in the theater world is coming up this Sunday, June 7, 2026: the Tony Awards. As Broadway’s annual awards ceremony, the event recognizes outstanding achievements in theater and highlights many of the productions and performers that have shaped the past season. Here’s a look at what the Tony Awards […]
Pizza Hut’s Book It Program Should Have Never Left
Literacy rates around the world have seen a significant dip, but the case of literacy within the United States has become an incredibly significant case, especially among the younger demographics. In the past, there was a wide range of programs and teaching methods that helped keep literacy rates up among young people. That said, in […]
Baggy Clothing is the New Era of Fashion
Before the 21st century, skinny jeans, leggings, and fitted clothing were some of the biggest fashion trends. People often paired skinny jeans with a cute top and considered it a stylish outfit. However, in the 21st century, there has been a noticeable shift toward baggier clothing, such as loose jeans, oversized shirts, and relaxed fits. […]
School Lunches Rarely Consider Neurodivergent Students
School lunches were a nightmare for me; the food was never any good, and it was always something I didn’t eat at home, which just left me hungrier for the rest of the day. The bright lights, the chit-chat of the other students, the horror of the food touching can make school lunches unbearable, but […]
Should Insurance be Free?
Insurance should be free because it provides the protection that everyone needs, regardless of income and wealth. Life is very unpredictable, and events such as illness, accidents, or natural disasters can create sudden and overwhelming costs. Without insurance, many people are unable to financially recover from these situations, which can lead to long-term hardship. One […]
We’re Not Humanizing Villains—We’re Justifying Them
When it comes to villains, whether it’s Disney classic villains or villains like Darth Vader, we tend to try to justify their actions. with villains like Darth Vader, because what he did, he really thought he had to do those things to save his wife. The irony is that he ended up being the one […]
Why Bandit From the Show Bluey is the Best Cartoon Dad
We all know that if you’ve seen the show Bluey, you know how great a dad Bandit is in the show. Not only does he play with his Bluey and her sister Bingo, work his hardest to provide for them, and do his best to discipline them when he needs to, but he also takes […]
NYC trying to secure SNAP Benefit
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most important anti-hunger programs in the United States. Funded by the federal government, SNAP helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries and gain access to nutritious food. As food prices and living costs continue to rise, many households rely on SNAP to meet their basic […]
The Strengths Neurodivergent Athletes Bring to Sports
Neurodivergents are known to be very focused, detail-oriented, and creative when it comes to everything, including sports. Some players will get distracted by the environment, but with neurodivergency, especially Autism, they pay attention to what is surrounding them. They notice when the other team has a particular way of doing things, like passing the ball […]
Local Swimming Pools Need To Be Protected
As the summer months trickle in, more families will be searching for ways to cool off. Swimming is one of the great ways to beat the heat, but for many who are either too far away from beaches or don’t want to deal with sand in their clothes, pools are a great alternative. Unfortunately, recent […]
