It is about 11 p.m. at night. You just got off work at a shoe store in New York City. Everything seems so quiet at first, but then the noise heightens. The chants turn from echoes to reality — and now you see a landscape of pedestrians wearing blue and orange gather around. It’s almost […]
Month: May 2025
Why Broadway’s The Outsiders Is Helping Its Source Material’s Comeback
The Outsiders has quickly become one of Broadway’s most popular shows in recent years. Based on the novel of the same name, the musical debuted on Broadway in April 2024. This Tony Award-winning coming-of-age show follows teenager Ponyboy Curtis and his life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, amidst class struggles and clashes against a rival gang, the […]
Stop Blaming Migrants: NYC’s Crisis is About Mismanagement, Not Asylum Seekers
New York City is many things: lively, resilient, diverse, and a mecca for fashion and art. But as the city grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, it is becoming a scapegoating machine. Headlines and politicians have focused on migrants as the center of the city’s financial and housing struggles. But this isn’t a migrant […]
New York considering four-day workweek pilot programs
Have you ever thought working five days in a row was just too much? Have you ever wanted a day between Saturday and Sunday to rest because two days of rest are just not enough? Well, for New York City, employees are getting closer to a shorter workweek than ever. Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, representing […]
Curiosity, Dreams, and Childlike Energy: What a School Visit in PA Taught Me
I recently had the chance to visit a school in Pennsylvania for an author visit, and it was one of those experiences that leaves a lasting impression on your heart. Walking into that building, I was there to speak to the students—to inspire them, to encourage them, to share a bit of my journey as […]
New York’s Chocolate Oasis
Do you ever tire of the same savory foods and wish to embrace your sweet tooth? If so, then Max Brenner might be the place for you! This restaurant is quite unique in that the menu is completely composed of food and desserts that are covered in chocolate. This chain first appeared in Israel back […]
Late Stage Capitalism Means Doing the Thing Tired
As we get older, we begin to trade the excess energy we had as kids and teenagers for more expendable income and autonomy. Everyone goes through this trade off, but particularly those who have to work to keep a roof over their heads and keep themselves fed. As we make this change, keeping up with […]
The Trump Administration’s Cuts To FEMA Will Lead To More Preventable Casualties
Following a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple midwestern states, the FEMA response has been negligible, leaving many to fend for themselves or rely on the support of understaffed local organizations. The recent cuts by DOGE to multiple federal departments are a major cause of this destruction. Meteorologists employed by the National Weather Service […]
Popping Your Pimples is Only Bad if You Don’t Know How to Prep and Clean Your Skin
Popping pimples without proper preparation introduces bacteria that was sitting on the surface of the skin under the open skin of the popped pimple. This can lead to more pimples sprouting and even introduce infections under the skin, hence why dermatologists say not to pop pimples. However, if you know how to properly clean your […]
The Master Dialogue of Martin Scorsese
“Show, don’t tell” is an unwritten rule in filmmaking and storytelling that prioritizes expressing themes and meanings to the audience through visuals, rather than just telling them. Good dialogue often helps fill in the gaps of what’s going on with the plot and characters, but too much of it can overpower the audience with too […]
Biden Diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Which has Spread to his Bones
Former President Joe Biden’s personal office released a statement on Sunday confirming his diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer which has spread to his bones. After increasing urinary symptoms and a Gleason score of 9, the president was seen by a urologist who found a nodule on his prostate. The symptoms indicate an aggressive form […]
The NFL Should Allow The “Tush Push”
There are hundreds of plays and strategies that teams make use of throughout their games, with most of them playing into the strengths of the players. Many plays have been scrutinized in the past and even have gotten banned, which is the current debate NFL is having over the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature move: the “tush […]
