Articles written by: Sandra Lavoy

Bridgerton, Season Two: Netflix’s Hit Romance Returns for Another Captivating Season
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Bridgerton, Season Two: Netflix’s Hit Romance Returns for Another Captivating Season

The enchanting tale of the second season of Bridgerton, Netflix’s beloved romance series, centers around Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Ms. Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) in a classic enemies-turned-lovers whirlwind romance featuring more of the scandal, gossip, and thrill that won recognition in its debut season. Created by Chris Van […]

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NY Artist’s Colorful Life Journey of Illustrating Her Own Narrative 

Art is not only a form of self-expression, but an alternative way to communicate. When unable to find the words to describe something, art can step in to fill in the gaps. This shines brightly through the work of Ashley Dianne Merced, also known as AngelRoseStar, on social media platforms. […]

Former Catalyst Executive Editor Begins Blazing Career Trail
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Former Catalyst Executive Editor Begins Blazing Career Trail

Brianna Knibbs, fidgeted with the white fringe tassels in her hand, her silhouette through the Zoom screen standing out in front of the lime green walls and white headboard, her eyes closed as she recalled early school memories. “I was always a top student, very into my studies and with […]

Desensitized
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Desensitized

The smell of perfume drifted throughout the open concept ranch-style home as nearly the entire New Kids On The Block discography played loudly from a RGB-display speaker sat on an oak dining table, the slight fizzle of static accompanying each beat. Faintly, from the primary bedroom across the home, a […]

Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler
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Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler

Imagine using a dating app and swiping right into a financial nightmare. That is exactly what happens to the women featured in the latest well-received documentary, The Tinder Swindler. From Felicity Morris, maker of fellow Netflix hot-doc Don’t F**k With Cats, comes an engaging tale of one of the many […]

New York Times Acquisition Spells Doom for Wordle
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New York Times Acquisition Spells Doom for Wordle

Many trends come and go, much like the ferocious popularity of daily word guessing game, Wordle. However, it’s recent acquisition will only add its stead-fast move to the vault of past pandemic passions. The fan-favorite daily word guessing game named Wordle was purchased by The New York Times from creator […]

A Memory: Traffic In Ipanema
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A Memory: Traffic In Ipanema

The tour guide’s voice boomed throughout the van speakers, “The Girl from Ipanema” by Brazilian singer Antonio Carlos Jobim playing.  “Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking,” His black sequin vest and leather shoes sparkled under the glaring over-head interior light, laid over a […]