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Inspirational Women Who Transformed the World

Inspirational Women Who Transformed the World

Luisa Garcia March 23, 2023

Photo Credit: jerseyshorescene.com The month of March is designated as International Women's Month, so women and their historical contributions throughout the world should be recognized and celebrated. Women...

What Does the “Made in China” Saudi-Iran Deal Mean for the Middle East?

Muhammad Shumail March 21, 2023

Photo Credit: China Daily/Reuters From left to right: Minister of state and national security adviser of Saudi Arabia Musaad Bin Mohammed Al Aiban; Wang Yi, Chinese senior diplomat; and Ali Shamkhani,...

How to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Kayla Joseph March 18, 2023

Photo Credit: nccu.edu March is Women’s History month. It’s a month to celebrate women and the contributions that they’ve made in the world. Here’s a guide on how to celebrate Women’s History...

2023 Oscars: The Big Winners and the Questionable Moments

Ananda Hoggard-Shannon March 13, 2023

Photo Credit: abc7.com On March 12, 2023, Hollywood’s biggest night, the 95th annual Oscars, took place. The beginning of the show was questionable with the order of presented awards changing before...

Why Women's History Month Should Be Celebrated

Why Women’s History Month Should Be Celebrated

Victoria Van Grembergen March 11, 2023

Photo Credit: achievementfirst.org It’s March, which means Women’s History Month has officially begun! Even though many people know that International Women’s Day is on March 8, many people fail...

Potential TikTok Ban: Security vs. Freedom

Potential TikTok Ban: Security vs. Freedom

Joanna Vissichelli March 9, 2023

Photo Credit: TikTok.com Debates continue about whether a nationwide TikTok ban would be necessary for national security or  a violation of freedom of speech.  The social media platform, TikTok,...

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test

Joanna Vissichelli March 9, 2023

Photo Credit: TVinsider.com A couple weeks ago, my mom scrolled through the channels on our living room television. All of a sudden on the screen we saw a British man yell, “muppet!” at someone...

Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village

Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village

Ananda Hoggard-Shannon March 6, 2023

Photo Credit: comic book.com On Friday March 3, 2023, the second theatrical installment of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village, was released in English dub...

Frida Kahlo

Yasmin Espinal March 6, 2023

Photo Credit: vogue.com Frida Kahlo, self-portrait with thorn necklace and hummingbird, 1940.  Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist, has become an icon due in part to her unique personality and...

If it’s Brown Lay Down. If it’s Black Fight Back. If it’s Cocaine Bear, You’re Screwed

Ryan Smith March 1, 2023

Photo Credit: imdb.com You may hear the plot to this movie and think to yourself “a bear does cocaine and then kills a bunch of people, who comes up with this tomfoolery” but this movie's premise...

Peter Luger Steakhouse

Victoria Van Grembergen March 1, 2023

255 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021 Mon-Sat 11:45am-9:45pm, Sun 12:45pm-9:45pm Photo Credit: bellyofthepig.com For my brother's 18th birthday, my family and I went to the Peter Luger Steakhouse...

Vacation Review: Woodloch Pines

Vacation Review: Woodloch Pines

Victoria Van Grembergen March 1, 2023

731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428 Starts at $164 per night for 4 adults Photo Credit: tripadvisor.com For Super Bowl Weekend, my family and I went to Woodloch Pines for a little getaway and...

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