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Taylor Swift, the pop music juggernaut of the century, released her twelfth studio album today. The Life of a Showgirl chronicles the singer’s experience as a performer during her record…
The job market has experienced turbulence in the face of changing economic pressures, and the U.S. unemployment rate currently sits at 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Layoffs,…
It’s Friday night. You want to watch a movie. You browse your collection of movies on DVD, pick out an episode of Friday Night Lights, and–why is there a DVD…
It’s hard being a college athlete! If you don’t do good enough on the field, your university could lose out on student retention and money-making. Also, your coach could get…
Rumor has it that some people are going to link taking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism. My response to that? My mom sniffed paint through her entire pregnancy, and I’m…
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical stage adaptation of the classic story of Cinderella is a staple in theatre repertoire across the country, for better or for worse. While the story is,…
Life insurance is a common workplace benefit and offers peace of mind to those worried about leaving their loved ones financially secure. Designating a beneficiary is an important decision. The…
People keep talking about the offensive failures of the Kansas City Chiefs, who won back-to-back Superbowls in 2023 and 2024 before being ripped apart by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.…
Dear loyal readers, The entire staff and leadership team of the Traffic Jam would like to apologize for the piece published yesterday, September 11, titled, “Suicidal People Make the Best…
Exploration has a history of danger. History, from arctic voyages to moon landings to submersibles, is full of fatal accidents. The kinds of men who undertake these voyages do so…
Last year, I made a devil’s bargain. I cut my own bangs. I was drinking wine and listening to Amy Winehouse, and feeling like I needed a change after some…
When I was a kid, I had a collection of beloved Hot Wheels and LEGOs. As an adult, I regret playing with them. You see, when I foolishly unboxed these…
There’s nothing quite like the perfect pen. It makes you feel classy, elegant and professional. A good pen carries authority. It makes the person reading your signature say, “oh, now…
Sabrina Carpenter, the pop star known for her hit song “Espresso,” released her seventh studio album last month, featuring provocative cover art and thirty-eight minutes of disco infused pop. Several…
My staff works hard. They bust their asses. We write good articles. So why the hell can we not seem to get an ounce of attention from the algorithm? I’ve…
As I write this, Derrick is taking another loud Zoom call at his desk across from me and eating a bowl of chili at 9:48 a.m. We hate Derrick. Derrick…
It’s hard to change your life. Often, we want to start big and fix everything—but maybe we need to start small. I decided to start my year with one small…
I am a red-blooded American man. I enjoy a healthy diet of red meat, burgers dripping with cheese, and patriotic ice cream. I like to go out to dinner with…
Hey bigshot—are you ready to make a change? Are you ready for a new, exciting city full of life and wonder? Are you ready to move to the best city…