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“Funny Pains” by director Jorgy Cruz is a must-see for comedy fans

Ryan MekkesJune 1, 2020June 2, 2020

Funny Pains is a documentary that follows Wendi Starling's comedy career, and it shows an incredibly insightful perspective on what New York's top comics go through on the daily. I...

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Comedian Mark Ricci’s “The Teenage Special” set for Amazon release

Ryan MekkesMay 30, 2020May 30, 2020

Mark Ricci has made his name on YouTube, sharing relatable and hilarious videos and skits. Now, he is set to move into the stand-up comedy realm with a new special,...

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Living in a pandemic is causing Americans to re-encounter old dreams

Ryan MekkesMay 28, 2020

I'm a grad school admissions counselor. Here is how Covid-19 is changing America. When I'm not writing, I work as an admissions counselor for the grad school department in a...

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Confident, Empowered: How To Look and Feel Amazing At The Gym

Ryan MekkesMay 26, 2020May 26, 2020

It can be challenging to find the motivation to visit the gym, taking a step closer to your goals. But if you look and feel great at the gym, you...

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Exclusive: A brief conversation with CEO of Final, Emma Rose Cohen

Ryan MekkesMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The work of Emma Rose Cohen has drawn the attention of celebrities and has begun a viral movement where people are saying, "no" to plastics. We recently had the opportunity...

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Harvard hopeful Ethan Kim makes rap video plea after app deferral

Ryan MekkesMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Harvard applicant Ethan Kim had his application deferred, which means his chances of getting into the school haven't evaporated, but they aren't great either. Ethan Kim really had his heart...

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