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Disclosure Day Reaches for the Stars but Gets Lost in Space
Disclosure Day Reaches for the Stars but Gets Lost in Space
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The Mandalorian and Grogu: This is the Way Star Wars Should Be
Obsession: A Cursed Wish
Obsession: A Cursed Wish
Michael: Moonwalking Back to the Movies
Michael: Moonwalking Back to the Movies
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Out of This World…and its League
Cast member Jon Hamm attends the premiere of Disney-Pixar's "Hoppers" at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci
Hoppers: Setting Down Some New Pond Rules
Using the Mango as a Muse: Mango Mango
Using the Mango as a Muse: Mango Mango
The Perfect Study Spot: Loft Studio Cafe
The Perfect Study Spot: Loft Studio Cafe
IHOP: The Perfect Suhoor?
IHOP: The Perfect Suhoor?
Mad for Chicken: does this Korean fried chicken chain really drive you mad?
Mad for Chicken: does this Korean fried chicken chain really drive you mad?
Crumbl Cookie Craze
Crumbl Cookie Craze
Trucks vs Tangram: Settling a Pretzel Debate
Trucks vs Tangram: Settling a Pretzel Debate
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Should Every Brand Be for Every Body?
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Fur’s Truth: Status Vs. Sustainability
Quarter-zips and Matcha: The Performative Uniform
Quarter-zips and Matcha: The Performative Uniform
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Never Go Out of Style: The Importance of Basics
Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together Last Minute
Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together Last Minute
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What’s In Style? Secondhand Clothes.
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PART 2: The Great Divine: The Last of the Bugs — 21 Songs, No Skips
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PART 1: The Great Divine: The Last of the Bugs — 21 Songs, No Skips
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Adéla Jergová: The Rise of Pop’s Next ‘It Girl’
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Mitski Returns With Her Iconic Style in Nothing’s About to Happen to Me
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2026 Grammy Awards Predictions vs. Reality
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EsDeeKid: The Chosen One
Apr 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) reach for the ball during the opening tip off during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The New York Knicks: One step away from Finals
Mar 16, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; Venezuela outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (21) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against Italy during a semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
MLB 2026 is Here: Teams to Look Out for
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Superbowl LX: Seahawks Complete Their Redemption Arc – What’s Next for the Champions?
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Super Bowl Predictions: A guide to the strengths each team is bringing to the big game this weekend.
Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half during the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
NBA Christmas: Western Clash Between Thunder and Spurs
Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale (31) battle for a rebound in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Fixed Flaws, Unleashed Potential: The Knicks’ Path to the 2026 Chip
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A Springtime Look at Romance in Literature
Elegy in Blue: A Life in Tragedy
Elegy in Blue: A Life in Tragedy
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What Does It Mean to Write in an Age of Artificial Intelligence? — Two Authors Offer Their Perspective
Critic Talks: Author Rhea Rainwater talks taking on big themes and the feeling that comes with writing "the end."
Critic Talks: Author Rhea Rainwater talks taking on big themes and the feeling that comes with writing “the end.”
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From Marvel intern to toy designer: Mr. Montalvo’s creative career outside of the classroom
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Riddles, Competition, and Romance: Is The Grandest Game as good as its original?
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic
Guacpocalypse, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Guacpocalypse, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Disclosure Day Reaches for the Stars but Gets Lost in Space
Grogu attends a premiere for the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at TCL Chinese theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Obsession: A Cursed Wish
Film & TV

Israel Morales, Editor in Chief

June 5, 2026

Food
Using the Mango as a Muse: Mango Mango
Using the Mango as a Muse: Mango Mango
Eunbe Choe and Esther Chang • May 19, 2026

Critic Rating: 8.5/10 In recent years, dessert restaurants...

The Perfect Study Spot: Loft Studio Cafe
The Perfect Study Spot: Loft Studio Cafe
Evangelos Lianos, Eunbe Choe, and Zoe Roth • May 4, 2026
IHOP: The Perfect Suhoor?
IHOP: The Perfect Suhoor?
Maryam Muhit, Staff Writer • March 9, 2026
Mad for Chicken: does this Korean fried chicken chain really drive you mad?
Mad for Chicken: does this Korean fried chicken chain really drive you mad?
Esther Chang • February 25, 2026
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Literature
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A Springtime Look at Romance in Literature
Nicole Harvan and Miriam Heikal • April 29, 2026

Spring brings a sense of freshness and change, the...

Elegy in Blue: A Life in Tragedy
Elegy in Blue: A Life in Tragedy
Jordan Tsao, Literature Review Editor • April 20, 2026
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What Does It Mean to Write in an Age of Artificial Intelligence? — Two Authors Offer Their Perspective
Nicole Harvan, Literature Review Editor • March 30, 2026
Critic Talks: Author Rhea Rainwater talks taking on big themes and the feeling that comes with writing "the end."
Critic Talks: Author Rhea Rainwater talks taking on big themes and the feeling that comes with writing “the end.”
Nicole Harvan, Literature Review Editor • March 18, 2026
Podcast: Operation Tomatometer
Music
Adéla’s Signature, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Adéla Jergová: The Rise of Pop’s Next ‘It Girl’
Sara Ahmed • April 15, 2026

At 22 years old, Adéla Jergová has begun making a...

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Mitski Returns With Her Iconic Style in Nothing’s About to Happen to Me
Haley Shin • March 19, 2026
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2026 Grammy Awards Predictions vs. Reality
Lilia Zhang, Music Staff Writer • February 8, 2026
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EsDeeKid: The Chosen One
PJ Lee, Music Staff Writer • January 30, 2026
Fashion
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Mikayla Jimenez, Fashion Review Editor

February 11, 2026

Quarter-zips and Matcha: The Performative Uniform
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Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together Last Minute
Sports
Apr 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) reach for the ball during the opening tip off during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The New York Knicks: One step away from Finals
James Castrodad, Sports Commentary Editor • May 25, 2026
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