Thursday, May 9, 2024
NBA All-Star Weekend has become a shell of its former self. This is an opinion becoming increasingly popular among NBA fans, evident by lessened interest on social media and relatively low ratings for the All-Star game itself. Each event could drastically be improved with changes both large and small to […]
Gregg Berhalter’s tenure as the manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) has created far more devastating cultural effects than his coaching ever could. In the supposed golden age of U.S. soccer, fans have adopted painfully defeatist attitudes, which serve as a drain on any excitement surrounding the team. […]
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Mayors impeached The United States House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas last week. The razor-thin 214-213 vote marked the first time in nearly 150 […]
I believe Shane Gillis is a good comedian and I’m glad he’ll be hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) later this month. Having said that, I equally believe there’s a lot to be discussed about the ethics of comedy and when offensive jokes should be accepted. Gillis was initially chosen as […]
Last week’s NBA trade deadline may not have had any blockbuster moves, but the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and plenty of other teams around the association certainly made some important roster changes. Here’s a recap of some of the league’s biggest deals: The Knicks, who sit at 33-21, have […]
A recent proposal in the Florida State Legislature further reveals the unmistakable motives of conservative lawmakers to alienate and ostracize Americans belonging to marginalized groups. HB 901, authored by Florida Republican Rep. David Borrero, would prohibit governmental entities such as schools and government agencies from displaying flags that represent “a […]
It was another mixed week for the men’s basketball team, who now sit at a respectable 6-2 on the season and are 2-1 in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) play. Last week’s road campaign featured two NJAC matchups. The action began on Wednesday at Kean University, with the Roadrunners pulling […]
Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos in a 311-114 vote. The former Republican congressman from New York, who faces a 23-count federal indictment, became just the sixth member of the House to be expelled in American history. The expulsion comes after a failed […]
Last week, with eight seconds left in overtime vs. the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges drained a 3-pointer, which would go on to be the game-winner. Few achieve this late-game heroism, and it’s often a talent reserved for a star player who is the face of an organization. […]
It was a mixed opening weekend for the Ramapo men’s basketball team at Westfield State University’s Rick Martin-Hampton Inn Classic. The Roadrunners started the season off strong with an 87-74 win over Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) on Friday, but fell to Westfield State on Saturday in a 94-76 blowout. […]
