When I was in school, I remember having to play sports in class, and I hated it; it made the class almost unbearable. I remember having to play baseball, and I never wanted to pay attention, so I would just stand in the field and stare at the sky, hoping the ball wouldn’t come my […]
Tag: OpEd
The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate
An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within the public. While many within […]
Man beaten in NYPD arrest video, Timothy Brown files $100M claim
On April 14th, Timothy Brown was left feeling humiliated and traumatized after he was violently mistaken for an identity arrest. He filed a notice of claim seeking $100 million from New York City, alleging that the police used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights. Brown said he was beaten by two plainclothes NYPD detectives […]
Why Haven’t Youth Sports Gotten Congressional Support Similar To College Sports?
College sports have had a rise in congressional attention in recent years, unsurprisingly yet warranted due to how badly the industry has treated college athletes. That said, with all the focus on the college sports industry, lawmakers and the general population alike are overlooking the silent crisis within the youth sports industry. Youth sports are […]
Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?
New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the rate at which the black […]
Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
Why the Equality Act is Important to Individuals Who are LGBT+
As someone who is asexual, the Equality Act is a blessing. I get discriminated against by the general public, and as soon as I mention I am asexual, they either insult me or jump to conclusions about what it means. The act helps me be protected from people in the workplace and other public areas […]
A Beautiful Family: Beloved Deli Worker Shot and Killed in the East Village
On Saturday, April 25th, at Sal’s Deli and Grocery on Ave. B and East 13th st in the East Village, a deli worker was shot after a dispute with another man. The suspect was also wounded and is recovering at a hospital, but no arrests have been made. The deli was closed on Sunday, and […]
Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory Make Neurodivergent Traits ‘Quirky’ Instead of Real
When I first watched Big Bang Theory, I felt very seen in the main character, Sheldon. A character who is very smart, needs organization, and values routine in everyday life. I caught myself relating to a lot of the things that he “had” to do to feel comfortable, like knocking on the door three times […]
Adventure PE Proves Physical Education Was Never Meant to Be One-Dimensional
The worst part of PE, especially before high school, was that I had asthma and I couldn’t keep up with the other kids. I was a fantastic kicker, but make me run? My little 9-year-old lungs couldn’t handle it. At one point, I was just kicking the ball, and someone ran for me. As I […]
NY Woman Charged with Torture as Murder, First in County’s History, gets Life in Prison
Kenya Tilford, 43, of New Rochelle, was convicted at trial last month for the murder in the first degree. As well as multiple other crimes for torturing Concetta Morton for three months before killing her and dumping the body in a storage bin behind her apartment building in 2024. She was sentenced on Thursday to […]
Why Red Bull’s Transition To Extreme Sports Is Genius
Red Bull has dominated the energy drink market for decades since its global debut in 1997. However, the past decade has seen several competitors gain significant amounts of success, prompting the drink company to focus on other avenues to stay relevant. For Red Bull, that avenue came in the form of sports sponsorships It was […]
