Tag: Taina Queiroz Fonseca

Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl

Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl

After the success of Crumbl Cookies, with their weekly rotating flavors and unique take on a sweet treat, other cookie companies have jumped at the opportunity to copy their success.  Crumbl Cookies was founded by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. They started as a single storefront in Logan, Utah. Their concept was simple […]

Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers

Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers

In the age of TikTok soundbites and Instagram-perfect campaigns, politics has become more of a performance and less about actual governance. Some elected officials prioritize viral moments over policy, crafting their public personas like influencers rather than helping the people improve democracy. Politics is supposed to be about policies, governance, and public service, yet nowadays, […]

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

Voter Suppression is Getting Smarter—Are We?

In U.S. history, voter oppression has been any legal or extralegal measure to reduce voting or registration by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community. In recent years, states have erected barriers to voting by imposing strict voter ID laws, cutting early voting times, restricting registration, and more. With digital technology […]

Trump Wants U.S. to Take Control of Greenland

Trump Wants U.S. to Take Control of Greenland

Ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland today, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “go as far as we have to go” to get control of the country. After cutting a dog sled race and a visit to Greenland’s capital Nuuk, Vance and second lady Usha Vance will only visit the Pituffik […]

Op-Ed: Does Brazil Have a Shot at the 2026 World Cup?

Op-Ed: Does Brazil Have a Shot at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil, once a soccer powerhouse with five World Cup wins, was defeated by its rivals, Argentina, in a World Cup qualifier match last Tuesday. Argentina beat Brazil 4-1, meaning they officially qualified for the World Cup. Will Brazil qualify, and will they even have a chance at winning their sixth World Cup title?  The top […]

Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics

Op-Ed: Why X is the Worst Platform for Politics

X might be the worst hub for political disclosure in terms of social media platforms. While it’s a platform where politicians make big announcements, journalists break stories, and activists mobilize movements, there’s not much meaningful political feedback. By that, I mean that instead of fostering informed debate, X  just amplifies misinformation and justifies false claims. […]

Op-Ed: Why I’m On the Fence about Book-to-Movie Adaptations

Op-Ed: Why I’m On the Fence about Book-to-Movie Adaptations

It’s always fun to watch a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read before and compare it to what you had imagined while originally reading. Sometimes, a movie elevates what I imagined, but not all books need a movie adaptation. A well-done adaptation can bring your vivid imagination to life. Seeing the Harry Potter series […]

What is AHS Style, and Why Does it Drown Black and Hispanic Voices

What is AHS Style, and Why Does it Drown Black and Hispanic Voices

American High Street Style, or AHS, is essentially what black and Hispanic women wore in the 1990s, but it has become a more “gentrified streetwear” look in the modern day. Instead of giving credit to their rightful creators, this trend once again overshadows black and Hispanic voices.  AHS style consists of non-designer clothes, baggy jeans, […]

Op-Ed: Should We Fear AI or Embrace It?

Op-Ed: Should We Fear AI or Embrace It?

The thing about artificial intelligence is that without proper regulations, it could replace humans instead of assisting them. Artificial intelligence isn’t a new concept; it’s long been the topic of sci-fi and dystopian films like “Ex-Machina” (which is a great film, by the way, and if you haven’t watched it, you should). But realistically, the […]

How a Mediterranean Diet Can Transform Your Health

How a Mediterranean Diet Can Transform Your Health

The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest on Earth. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. It can transform your health by reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers while supporting healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. While it’s called the Mediterranean diet, it’s less […]

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