The 2026 midterm elections shifted the balance of power in Washington. According to CNBC, Democrats were projected to win control of both the House and Senate. Democrats were also projected to hold a majority of governorships. According to the Associated Press, as of Nov. 8, Democrats had flipped seven Senate seats, 44 House seats and […]
Author: JULIAN CAROMANO
The trouble with traditional college midterms
Like clockwork, the midterm season seems to arrive by the time you just got settled into your new semester routine. Just after your classes begin to pick up in difficulty and course load, your professors rush to give you a big exam or cumulative quiz to test you on what you’ve learned before the mid-point […]
Autumn playlist recommendations
As the year slows down after the hustle of summer and the comforting chill of autumn takes hold, there’s nothing better than winding down and relaxing with your favorite music. With an ever-expanding landscape of music genres and unique artists, you’ll always have new artists to discover and enjoy. Here are my top-five recommendations for […]
Are class selections too limited?
A s I’ve progressed toward completing my degree, I have noticed that my semester schedules rely on making sure I get into one specific class at one specific time. Every aspect of my schedule has to fit around that one class because it is often a prerequisite for higher-level courses related to my major. This […]
Listen to your local bands
In mid-April 2026, I saw an Instagram video of a local band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, promoting their next show, which was happening in just a few days. The venue was just ten minutes from my home, and it was on a Saturday night when I typically had nothing to do. Unfamiliar with the local […]
Popping the artificial intelligence bubble
The early to mid-2020s were notable for the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, commonly shortened to A.I. The innovation of the modern language-model comes with a new wave of tools readily available to the public, such as a feature to communicate with an A.I chat-bot and ask any questions you wish, an image generation tool […]
Supreme Court rules against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
O n March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against a law in Colorado that prevented mental health professionals from providing “conversion therapy” to minors, in the case Chiles v. Salazar. The focus of the case centered on whether or not the state, or the government in general, could restrict licensed mental health […]
Your 2026 summer playlist
Summer is right around the corner, and no time is better than now to find some perfect songs and albums suited for the season. From the 80s to as recent as a year ago, these songs remain timeless for their melodies that make you feel like you’re right on summers’ doorstep. We could all use […]
Has Christmas lost its spirit?
As the holidays draw near, a sense of wonder seems to fill the air. The crisp chill of late autumn, the Christmas decorations being brought out of storage, the gifts you pick out for your friends and family. It all feels very nostalgic, pleasant, and even magical as the year comes to a close. Don’t […]
Are concert tickets too overpriced?
Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, claims that concert tickets are underpriced, pointing to the price of live sports events in comparison to concerts. “Music has been underappreciated,” Rapino stated, in a CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference. “In sports, I joke it’s like a badge of honor to spend 70 grand […]






