Photo courtesy of The White House, Flickr During this past week, many politicians affiliated with the Republican party became ill with COVID-19. At least 13 people alone have tested positive within President Trump’s entourage, including his wife Melania, campaign manager Bill Stepien, White House adviser Hope Hicks, White House Press […]
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Trump returns to the White House after brief hospitalization
Photo courtesy of Joe Biden, Flickr President Donald Trump returned to the White House Monday night after allegedly receiving clearance from his doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center. Upon his arrival, the president posed on the balcony for a photo-op without a mask, apparently breathing heavily, which critics raised as […]
Twitter’s new abusive behavior policy is under scrutiny
Photo courtesy of Franmarie Metzler; U.S. House Office of Photography, Wikipedia An account run by Twitter’s spokespeople posted on Friday that "tweets that wish or hope for death, serious bodily harm or fatal disease against anyone are not allowed and will need to be removed." This policy was clarified after President Donald […]
Disney will be laying off 28,000 employees due to Covid-19
Photo courtesy of Denise Cross, Flickr The Walt Disney Company has just announced that they will be laying off 28,000 domestic employees amid the coronavirus. This harrowing news has caused panic among employees. The people laid off will be from the Disney parks, experiences and products unit. 67% of the […]
Crafty ways to enjoy this Halloween season
Photo courtesy of David Menidrey, Unsplash 2020 has indisputably been a scary year, but this Halloween season offers a classic and welcoming kind of spookiness. It is time to look at a few hands-on ways to prepare for one of the most beloved holidays. The CDC discourages trick-or-treating, which is […]
President Trump and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Early Friday morning, President Trump tweeted to confirm that both he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER,” […]
Wearing masks is a socially conscious effort even after COVID-19
Photo courtesy of Kate Trifo, Unsplash In some East Asian countries, wearing a mask is already common practice. Places around the world have started to mandate face masks in common spaces. Yet here in the United States, the message has been very inconsistent. Making the decision to wear a face […]
Berrie Center’s continued art series reflects on the pandemic
Photo by Matthew Wikfors On Saturday Sept. 26, Ramapo’s Berrie Center presented the second part of its “Leaning Into The Unknown” series via a YouTube premiere at 8 p.m. According to the event’s description, it was “a glimpse into how artists create new work drawing on world events around them.” […]
“Saturday Night Live” returns for its 46th season this weekend
Photo courtesy of Peabody Awards, Wikipedia Hit sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” recently announced that it will be returning to the iconic Studio 8H in New York City for their 46th season this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 3. Just like the past 45 seasons, the show’s season premiere is always […]
Quarantine has allowed us to stream virtual concerts
Photo courtesy of SMP Entertainment, Wikipedia During the plight of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the nation is restricted to stay-at-home orders as an act of social distancing and self-quarantine. The country is practically on shut down, and there is uncertainty as to when life will exist beyond the walls of […]