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On September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America finally agreed to a 3-year basic minimum agreement after five long months of striking as a union. This agreement will increase writer pay, provide minimum staffing in writers’ rooms, legally protect writers from scripts written by artificial intelligence, and, most importantly, ensure that writing doesn’t end […]
VIDEO EXPLAINER: Credit Card Travel Hackers
In a world where influencers and celebrities are often sponsored for extravagant all-expenses-paid trips to luxurious hotels and travel destinations, it may seem unattainable for the average person, like you and me, to enjoy such experiences. However, a community of travel hackers has demonstrated that the seemingly impossible can become reality through a strategy known […]
VIDEO DEEP DIVE – New York City’s Chinese Opera Scene
Dating back to the Three Kingdoms Period (220-265 A.D.), Chinese opera has been a long-standing tradition and a form of mass entertainment throughout ancient Chinese history. When Chinese people began immigrating to America in the late 19th century, they brought their love for this art form with them to their new home. Although the art […]
VIDEO DEEP DIVE: How newly arrived Chinese seniors adapt in New York City
Leaving home is never easy. Since the late 19th century, Chinese people have immigrated to the United States in search of a better life and have found ways to integrate into the local community while preserving their culture and heritage. Organizations like the CPC (Chinese-American Planning Council) have been working to enhance the Chinese-American immigrant […]
VIDEO DEEP DIVE: Asian Jazz in America
Jazz is often defined as a musical genre in the United States that incorporates a fusion of American, African, and European musical influences. Yet, a new wave of artists is pushing the boundaries of this genre by integrating traditional Asian instruments into jazz. This deep dive explores the fascinating world of this fusion genre in […]
VIDEO DISCOVERY: Rebooting NYU Stern Rugby
Since its establishment in 1996, NYU Stern Rugby has served as a club for enthusiasts, offering rugby to the NYU community, alumni, and even beyond, all within a university that doesn’t place a strong emphasis on sports and in a city not traditionally associated with rugby. However, the club faced abandonment due to the pandemic’s […]
During Ramadan, it’s midnight workouts and night shifts for college students
During the holy month of Ramadan, third-year student-athlete Rayhan Kandri wakes up everyday at 4:30 a.m. to have her suhoor, the meal consumed early morning before fasting begins. Regardless of whether she is in the mood or not, the Moroccan-born and Emirati-raised film student from New York University consumes over half a liter of water, […]