Written by: Kayla Manzzo ©Patrick Buffett, Air Force Social media has become a major part of everyday life, especially among young adults. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube allow users to share photos, videos, and personal experiences with people around the world. While social media can be a source of entertainment, inspiration, and connection, it has also changed the way many people view beauty. Constant exposure to influencers, celebrities, and edit

Written By Malani Blackman College students already have MORE THEN enough on their plates. Between classes, assignments, jobs, internships, and trying to maintain some sort of social life, most people are just trying to make it through the semester. Recently, however, conversations across campus have shifted away from coursework and toward a proposed Turning Point USA club. What may seem like just another student organization has become a surprisingly emotional topic for many

Written By: Gianna Buro NEW YORK — Thousands of New York City police officers will begin working mandatory 12-hour tours starting July 1 as the city prepares for one of the busiest and most heavily secured summers in recent memory. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that most uniformed officers will be assigned extended shifts from July 1 through July 7 as part of a heightened security plan surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, international sporting events, and sev

Written by: Ryan DeLeva ©GETTY Images Ye (fka Kanye West) is arguably one of the most influential and infamous artists of our generation. Unfortunately, he has repeatedly used his influence to spread hate. But living in a culture where rappers are often uplifted for their gang affiliations and the criminal lifestyle that accompanies them, a difficult question emerges. Why do we choose to rally behind those who have committed tangible, violent crimes, while simultaneously mob

How BookTok has been positively and negatively impacting its own community. Written By: Dani Espinal There is no doubt that there are two sides to social media. There is the side that can cause damage, exposing one to all of the negativity of the world. But then there is the side that offers community and advice to a person in their time of need. Specifically on Tiktok, there is a community labeled as “BookTok”. This is a community built entirely on people’s love for books an

Written By: Taylor Wolfe

I used to think I understood my mother until I heard the story of the little girl she used to be. When my mom talks about Jamaica, you can hear the difference in her voice. There’s comfort there. She talks about being outside with family, the food, the music, and how home felt familiar even when life wasn’t perfect. Jamaica was where she felt safe. It was where she got to be a kid. That all changed when she was sent to California to live with her father. She was young, scar

Written By: Gianna Buro At just 23 years old, Dominick has already committed himself to one of the most demanding and dangerous careers in New York City: becoming an NYPD police officer. While many people his age are still discovering what they want to do with their lives, Dominick knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his family's footsteps and dedicate his life to law enforcement. Behind the badge is not just a police officer, but a hardworking, disciplined, an

by Lada King This multimedia story captures the drive, discipline, and dedication behind a women’s basketball team. Through compelling...

written by: Lada King Lead: Women’s basketball has seen tremendous growth in recent years, not only as a competitive sport but also as a...

Written by Lada King In Central Valley Stream, New York, families are working multiple jobs, attending school, and doing everything...

Written By: Lada King Lead: From the courts of Wyandanch, New York to the hardwood of Alcorn State University, 21-year-old point guard...

Written By: Dimitri Garrett Gun violence remains a pressing concern in the United States, with incidents ranging from mass shootings to...

Written By: Gabriella Bardoneschi Lead: Even with a global push for gender equality, gender pay gaps remain in the world of sports....

Written by: Justin Hessler Dr. Pepper is now the second-best-selling soda brand in the US, surpassing Pepsi in a shocking development for...

by Sophie Vaughan In 1948, Eleanor Lambert, an established fashion publicist, created the “Costume Institute Gala”. This was a fundraiser...

Written by: Andrew Jett Star Island Grill is a restaurant located in the Montauk Marina. It is one of a number of restaurants on Long...

An opinion piece by: Connor Mercer The Nintendo Switch has been Nintendo’s flagship console for years. Many people, myself included,...

Written By: Kayla Bausbacher Lead: The theme of the 2024 Met Gala, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," captivated fashion...

Written By: Madeline McGovern As a country, we have seen the way of work change across the decades. What had started in prehistoric times...