At just 16, Alysa Liu walked away from her dreams. Four years later, she returned, and now she’s standing at the top of the Olympic podium. When American figure skater Alysa Liu stepped onto the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expectations were high, but few predicted the historic moment that would follow. […]
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Another school shooting has rocked America as innocent students were slaughtered on Dec. 13, 2025, at Brown University. As a country, we are grieving the loss of these bright pupils. As a country, we are grieving for the hundreds of children who have lost their lives in similar nightmares, and as a country, we must […]
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Way back before Winter break- which feels like many centuries ago- I became bored and began seeking out something that would attract my attention. It did not take long to find what I was searching for: the MBTI test. Now, if you are a friend of mine who was around me while I was obsessed […]
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Imagine walking over to the soccer fields after a long day of classes and seeing your science partner on a breakaway, about to score, and your friends in the stands, brewing up chants and taunting the other team to support our home team. Well, I have seen a fair share of this at away games […]
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Think of iconic romance stories across the centuries: the late 16th has “Romeo and Juliet,” the 20th has “The Notebook,” and the 21st has “Twilight.” All three have something in common: modesty in their plots and respect for the characters, with no oversexualization or dangerously stereotypical character descriptions. That’s something that certainly cannot be said […]
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“Just like miniskirts and low-rise jeans — the digital camera is a trend that has circled back around,” claims Claire Murashima from NPR. Though digital cameras have advantages like larger sensors, adjustable aperture, and better ability to capture motion, they provide more than just cool technical features in the age of the iPhone. The pictures […]
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By 3:00, students are not learning; they are watching the clock and counting down the seconds until they can go home and try to do some work, knowing that they already drained all of their energy at school. Eyelids grow heavy, shoulders slouch, notebooks close, and every minute feels longer than the entire school day […]
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Have you ever had a debate about who the best NBA player is? I know I have. I usually hear Lebron or Shai, but the best NBA player currently is Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets. Jokic, often described as nonchalant, worries more about sleeping than playing. Despite his careless attitude and lack of emotion, […]
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New York City promises endless opportunities through thriving careers, cultural diversity, and constant energy, yet for many residents, those opportunities are accompanied by the daily stress of affording basic necessities. As rent continues to rise and essential costs increase, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has proposed bold changes to ease the financial burden. By advocating for free […]
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“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice” is the first line of the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially ratified Feb. 27, 1951. The law of the land for over 75 years, and yet many people are struggling with understanding how this amendment applies to our […]
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