Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit or chocolate. It’s portioned, and […]
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Sister Jean, College Basketball Icon, Dead at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the renowned team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team, The Ramblers, has passed away at the age of 106. Sister Jean was born in 1919 in San Francisco, California. She has said that the first time she considered becoming a nun was in third grade. After graduating from high […]
Gaza Peace Talks Progress
For those unaware, over the past few weeks, negotiations have been ongoing for peace talks for the war over Gaza. Hamas and Israel have come to the negotiation table, and both sides have begun looking for a peaceful solution to the situation. Many other countries, including the United States of America, have come to the […]
I’m All About My Daily Walks — Until the Weather Says “Not Today, Girl”
I love my daily walk. It’s not some big power-walking moment. I’m not speed-walking in matching athleisure while listening to an inspirational podcast. Most days, I’m just walking around the neighborhood in my worn out Adidas, listening to sad music like the main character in a film. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I listen to […]
“Roofman”, Channing Tatum’s New Film Received Positive Reviews from Critics
For those unaware, tomorrow, October 10th, Derek Cianfrance is set to release his new movie “Roofman” in movie theaters across the nation. The movie is set to be a dark comedy with famous actor Channing Tatum, playing Roofman, a criminal who is hiding from the police inside a toy store. The story of “Roofman” is […]
Disney Channel Taught Me I’d Have a Secret Identity and a Cool Wardrobe by Age 14 — I Got Anxiety and Mismatched Socks Instead
When I was a kid, Disney Channel made me think that being a teenager would be amazing. I was convinced my life would be full of these epic moments, cool clothes and maybe even a secret identity. I thought I’d have some kind of double life, a closet that organized itself and a group of […]
Yankees are Out of The Running for The Championship
This last Wednesday, October 8th, the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays played their fourth and final game to determine who would be heading to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). In a devastating loss, the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays, five to two, ending their season and removing their chances of […]
Is Shein Trying To Evolve Above Its Fast-Fashion Reputation?
Fast fashion has fully cemented itself within the fashion industry. Despite the growing impact of recent tariffs on fashion consumers, global brands like Shein and Temu continue to generate massive amounts of revenue. Despite this, recently it seems that these are attempting to evolve their image in the fashion world. Global fast fashion brand Shein […]
The Shutdown Enters Its Second Week
As of today, the United States Government has been shut down for nine days. So far, the Senate has failed to pass a vote to reopen the government six times and is preparing for its seventh attempt. With both sides still in disagreement, the bill is expected to fail like the previous attempts, continuing the […]
Cuomo Pivots: Rebuild Rikers Rather Than Close It
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo surprised a lot of people this week with a big shift in how he thinks New York City should deal with Rikers Island. Instead of closing it down, like the city has been planning for years, Cuomo now says we should rebuild it. “We can and must do both things at […]
Apparently My Hair Type Is “Immune to Convenience”
My hair does not want to be helped. I’ve accepted that. I’ve seen the TikToks. I’ve read the articles. Everyone swears by the same hair tricks: dry shampoo, air-drying, the thing where you sleep with your hair in braids and the classic scrunch-and-go. Apparently, if your hair is “low maintenance,” life is a breeze. My […]
US Gamers are Buying Fewer Games
In a recent Future of Video Games survey, it was found that US video game consumers have reduced the rate at which they buy video games. There are several reasons why consumers have reduced the rate of purchasing video games, and it is certainly not because of a lack of new products. According to the […]
