The Trump administration has fixated on a variety of issues since its second term. That said, a surprising amount of focus has been pushed onto college sports. It’s not that the attention is unwarranted, but like any other issue the administration has tackled, concerns around fiscal expenses are the leading reason they’ve put out when […]
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Why the 90s Era is the Best in Music
Ah, the 90s, the best time to be alive. It brought us Tamagotchis, Care Bears, Game Boy, and one of my favorites, Jinco jeans and flannel shirts. But what it really brought was the sound of amazing music to our ears. I remember dancing with my grandma in her living room and singing along to […]
Have Alternative Styles Become Conformative?
Alternative fashion, including punk, grunge, goth, and emo, for decades has been a constant force for many to exemplify their beliefs of values against the cultural norms of fashion and lifestyle of their respective eras. That said, what happens when those alternative styles become mainstream? Thanks to the internet and social media, especially TikTok, alternative […]
The EBT Requirements are Getting Ridiculous
With food prices rising because of inflation, even with a full-time job it’s hard to afford food without the help of EBT. Last year at one point nobody was getting any and millions of Americans suffered. Nobody wants to have to go to a food pantry because they can’t afford food. I’ve been in the […]
NYCxDesign Festival
NYCxDesign Festival, which is an annual, citywide celebration that highlights several events, will be happening on May 14th-20th. The festival will feature design disciplines such as Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design, among several others. The festival opening party happens on May 14th, starting at 6:00 pm at 28 Pine Street, NYC. This even marks […]
Why NYC’s Soccer Streets Program Should Be A Permanent Fixture
A new school soccer program is enticing interest in the sport within New York City schools ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The program, Soccer Streets, was launched by Mayor Mamdani on Monday and will travel to 50 participating schools across the five boroughs. Each stop will give students a fun event similar […]
Will MMA See An Influx Of New Female Viewers In The Near Future?
Fighting sports have, for many decades, been primarily viewed by male audiences. The introduction of female fighters changed things, and with the addition of the internet, the audiences of fighting sports have grown to include both genders more and more as the years have progressed. That said, sports like Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are largely […]
Should Athletes Undergo Mandatory Mental Health Screenings?
Athletes have it hard with the training, the stress of winning games, and juggling life, such as family or even school. Sometimes the stress gets too hard for them, and they can drop into a deep depression or the complete opposite, and become angry or do something they regret later. I think every athlete, even […]
Why Working Full-Time Still Doesn’t Feel Financially Stable
Have you ever worked a 9-to-5 job, and once that beautiful payday finally comes, you are wondering why you are still barely making enough to live off of? Well, unfortunately, even if minimum wage goes up, so does the cost of living. Back in the 20s, rent might have been only 60$ or even as […]
Manhattan School of Music Presents: Human Expression in Song
On Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 7:30 PM, at Neidorff-Karpati Hall, 130 Claremont Ave, in New York, the Manhattan School of Music Chorale will trace a part of human expression in song, with a program spanning millennia and cultures, featuring music as varied as Lauriden’s “Les Chansons des Roses,” Schubert’s Mass in G, and Cook’s […]
Why I Prefer Movie Versions of Musical Theater Over Live
I’ve seen a few musicals in movie form in my lifetime, and I have to say I prefer sitting at home, under a cozy blanket, eating my favorite snacks, and having the power to pause whenever I want. As someone who hates loud noises, being surrounded by people I do not know, and uncomfortable seating, […]
Should Professional Athletes’ Salaries Be Capped?
We all know that professional athletes’ salaries are really high, and I can understand, given the injuries they go through, their legs being broken, knocked out teeth, etc. But even then, they should get a limited salary. It’s definitely not fair if someone who is better and makes more goals or whatever gets more than […]
