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Prince Royce(left) and Romeo Santos(right) performing on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour
Arts & Entertainment
Bachata Royalty
Adam Collado, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Just last month, bachata superstars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce began a worldwide tour together, with the first stops here in the United States....

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A screenshot from the game: Resident Evil Requiem
Arts & Entertainment
GOAT of Survival Horror: Resident Evil (RE9UIEM) Returns
Josiah Deliotte, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem, released on Feb. 27, 2026, has almost immediately become one of the most discussed video games produced as of this year....

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MSK members Shalimar Cazales and Julissa Napier preparing Candy Gram orders
AFYW Valentine’s Day
March 24, 2026
Students scrolling on Tiktok, one of the most popular social media apps among teens
Opinion
Pop Culture’s Effects on Youth
Kaira Evans, Reporter • March 24, 2026

Throughout history, trends have constantly evolved. Some fade away within weeks, while others last for generations. As time passes and new ideas are introduced, the world changes—along with the way people speak, act, and view one another. These shifts...

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Senior Dayoina Singh holding Fugglers.
Opinion
Ramos Rant #2: Fugglers
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • March 12, 2026

For those who don't know, Fugglers (short for “Funny Ugly Monsters”) are those plush toys that have oddly shaped bodies, mismatched eyes, and teeth so realistic that it is disturbing. Half creepy and half cute, or so they say. While they have garnered...

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Original artwork by Stacy Jean
Opinion
Ramos Rant #1: Oranges or Apples
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • January 28, 2026

Over the course of history, our greatest enlightenment thinkers have challenged the standards of society. Asking questions, demanding answers, creating change. We have fought, advocated against our kings, our queens, our kingdoms. And when it comes to...

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Jahmere Jackson
Editor-in-chief/Multimedia

Just a cool dude, Jahmere is an energetic young spirit who loves listening to music and getting good grades. Jahmere originally came to afyw in 2019 for middle school; However he left for freshman year...

With a passion for writing and music, Aline Cherestal is a 16 year old girl who was born in the Bronx, New York. She wants to be a public relationship manager, which is a paid writer for known celebrities...

Jasiah Duff
Jasiah Duff
Arts & Entertainment

Jasiah is a junior at AFYW from Brooklyn, NY. He is passionate about art and drawing. He hopes to be a gallerist for museums to support his parents. One obstacle Jasiah has overcome is learning art. One...

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