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Corey Klem photographed by Aiden James Fealy Corey Klem has 80,000 followers on TikTok despite only joining the app around February, or “right before the turn of 2020” as he puts it. His account started off with comedy videos, which made sense given that he’d been a stand-up comic and a ghost writer for comedians. […]
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Ineligible Voters in Texas Anxiously Watched the Election Process
Laredo, Tx.— For months Sofia Campos has avidly followed the presidential debates, the candidates’ policies, and been encouraging others to vote. But while this would be the first year that the 20-year-old would be eligible to vote, Campos, like many residents, remains on the sidelines. “It’s upsetting because I’m living here and whatever happens affects […]
Anthony Fauci cautions Americans may not be ‘back to normal’ until end of 2021
The country’s leading infectious disease expert warned on Monday that even if a vaccine comes out in November, the majority of Americans may not be vaccinated until the third or fourth quarter of 2021. “I don’t think we’re going to be back to normal until the end of 2021, and that’s just a prediction,” Dr. […]
Could this County Explain the Complexities of the Hispanic Vote?
Laredo, TX— Over 7,000 Hispanic Trump supporters gathered alongside the US-Mexico border, challenging this notion: the Democratic Party is the right choice for Hispanic voters. A group of Citizens of Laredo, Texas organized a parade to show their support for President Trump in the coming election. Tyler Kraus, vice chairman of the Webb County Republican […]
Desperate Gen Zers look for ways to keep TikTok despite looming ban
Some teens and young adults across the U.S. have purchased Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in response to the Trump Administration’s order to ban TikTok which is currently waiting for a judge to decide. “I am considering getting a VPN,” said Jay Izzo, 21, of the Bronx. “If Trump is scared enough to ban TikTok, what’s […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a “hero” to many young women
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week at 87 after complications with metastatic pancreatic cancer, changed the way the law sees gender and in doing so, inspired generations of women to fight for their ideals. Ginsburg became an unlikely pop culture icon in her 80s. She was affectionately dubbed the “Notorious RBG” which allowed her […]
Fraternities hold online rushes during pandemic
As the Covid-19 pandemic looms large, New York University fraternities are keeping the rush process alive by using social media and online platforms like Zoom. According to the NYU Interfraternity Council (IFC), the governing body for most fraternities, all official fraternity events and activities must be done online to stop the spread of Covid-19. Delta […]
Online classes are a struggle for many international students
Back to school for international students in their home countries means Zoom classes in the middle of the night and a fight to stay awake. Vish Yadav, an New York University student is back home in Pune, India and dealing with time zone changes that make attending and being alert for classes a struggle. He […]
Teaching is not easy during the COVID-19 pandemic
When 26-year-old Teesha Robinson logged on to Zoom for her first day of remote teaching, on August 24, she was hesitant. As she prepared to welcome her fifth grade students to their virtual classroom, a sudden crash on the east coast Zoom network halted all operations. This left Robinson unnerved, scrambling to reassure parents and […]
The Rising Toll of Online Learning
U.S. colleges switching to online learning is sending those who choose to continue their studies to some very dark places. “I’ve never been more depressed,” laughed Gisele Martin, 18, an New York University sophomore studying remotely from her home. “I have never been so directly challenged as I have by this pandemic…it’s crazy that I […]