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"Hogwarts Legacy": Is it Possible to Separate Art From the Artist?
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“Hogwarts Legacy”: Is it Possible to Separate Art From the Artist?

Since the release of Hogwarts Legacy there has been a shadow looming over the game with anyone that dares to play it. Although JK Rowling, the Author of the Harry Potter book series, is not directly involved with the game in any way due to the horrible statements she has […]

Winkler at Arlene's Grocery
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Winkler at Arlene’s Grocery

Recently at Arlene’s Grocery, a bar in downtown Manhattan, a small band from Boston carved out a night for themselves. The performing bands: Griffy Jones, Sunbear, Bald by Choice, and Winkler. The place: Arlene’s Grocery at 95 Stanton Street, Manhattan. I arrived at 6:30 p.m., which gave me just enough […]

Midterms & Meltdowns
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Midterms & Meltdowns

As midterms approach, I cannot be the only one that feels anxious and imagines the worst scenarios possible. I spoke to Jam Marcos, a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in stress and anxiety management. He gave me a few tips that were helpful. I hope these tips can help […]

Restaurant Review: Dirty Taco
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Restaurant Review: Dirty Taco

201 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Mon-Wed 4 PM – 10 PM Thurs-Sun 12 PM – 11 PM Dirty Taco is a fusion of a Los Angeles taco truck and a Miami liquor stand. The walls have colorful sugar skulls which are linked to Mexican culture and the popular […]

Indian Business Tycoon Gets a $50 Billion Realty Check
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Indian Business Tycoon Gets a $50 Billion Realty Check

The proverbial phrase, “The higher you climb, the harder you fall,” couldn’t be more fitting for India business mogul Gautam Adani, who saw half of his wealth vanish after New York based short seller Hindenburg Research accused Mr. Adani of “pulling the largest con in corporate history.”  The scathing report […]

Yaya Tea Hicksville
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Yaya Tea Hicksville

131 N Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 Open everyday from 11 AM–8 PM “Yaya Tea Hicksville” is a bubble tea store located at 131 North Broadway in Hicksville, NY. It is a few blocks away from the Chipotle, the train station, and Broadway Commons Mall. It is open every day from 11 a.m. […]

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania-Quantum Leaps to the Top of the Box Office
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania-Quantum Leaps to the Top of the Box Office

Over this President’s Day Weekend, Marvel’s tiniest character put up gigantic numbers at the box office, silencing any critics (like myself) who thought that moviegoers would grow stale of the franchise heading into 2023.  Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania is Marvel’s first release this calendar year, out of an expected […]

"How to Lose a Girl in 7 Songs"
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“How to Lose a Girl in 7 Songs”

Up-and-coming singer, Knox, released his debut EP, “How To Lose a Girl in 7 Songs,” on February 17, 2023… and it (literally) rocks. The seven songs on the EP don’t have the slow and sad vibes like many other breakup songs do. Despite reflecting the ends of relationships, each song […]

The Future of Creativity: How AI is Changing Art
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The Future of Creativity: How AI is Changing Art

Art can be traced back tens of thousands of years, starting with the Lascaux cave paintings of the Paleolithic era. Residing near Montignac, France, the 15,000 to 17,000 year old collection of paintings include depictions of animals. Since then, the world has seen a plethora of other art movements. The […]

KPOT
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KPOT

1500 Old Country Road #102B-2, Westbury, NY 11590 Lunch special Monday to Friday, 12-4 p.m., $19.99 After 4 p.m.weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday, $30.99 Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the only hot pot restaurants in Nassau County. Hot pot is essentially raw ingredients of […]