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Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade Receiving Feature-Length Documentary

By Zach Viera
- Friday, September 4, 2026

Beloved and influential Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade, who passed away in 2022, is receiving a full feature-length documentary titled “Technoblade Never Dies,” named after the late Technoblade’s catchphrase. This project is being produced by Candle Media’s Candle True Stories, with financing from Hypixel Studios, the creators behind Minecraft’s biggest multiplayer server,...

Health and Wellness

It’s Okay To Be Not Okay and Take A Break

By KorDale Jackson-Powell
- Friday, September 4, 2026

It’s okay to not be okay. There is no shame behind it either. A lot of the time in life, things get rough, and sometimes we falter, and that’s okay. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break either. I, for one, have taken many breaks in my life...

Beauty

Beauty Filters Are Training Us to Dislike Our Real Faces

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, September 4, 2026

For as long as I could remember I’ve hated having my picture taken. Picture day at school, my grandma putting me in dresses at the age that I had no control over what I wore, posing for family photos and not being able to be myself. When I got older...

Latest News

Gloria Steinem Passed Away at 92 Years Old

By Zach Viera
- Friday, September 4, 2026

Gloria Steinem passed away at the age of 92 on September 2nd, 2026. Her death was announced by her foundation on Instagram saying she “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to...

Politics

President Trump Defends AI Data Centers

By KorDale Jackson-Powell
- Friday, September 4, 2026

President Donald Trump this Monday showcased his uber-strong support for AI data centers being placed in communities across the country. These AI data centers have been highly controversial in the communities where they are being built. This stance and statement around communities that are against data centers being backwards and...

Sports

Should Children Under a Certain Age be Prohibited From Playing Highly Competitive Sports?

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, September 4, 2026

When it comes to sports I’ve seen children of all ages play them and as much as it’s adorable to see 3 year olds kick around a soccer ball and half of them twirling in circles and playing in the grass there was the other team that knew what they...

Food

Autumn is Here: So Here Are Some Healthy Food Alternatives

By KorDale Jackson-Powell
- Thursday, September 3, 2026

As we approach the Autumn season very very soon, finding healthy alternatives to popular seasonal foods is something that is very important especially with all the food cooked and sweets baked. So here’s a list of five alternatives to staple autumn meals, the benefits, and the reasons you should switch:...