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In a world where we are constantly being judged for our every move, there is a stereotype that going on a solo date might make you look like a loser — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Going on a solo date is a sign of confidence, and should be normalized regardless of […]
Arts & Culture
What Makes Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Heights
There are so many vibrant neighborhoods to explore in New York City that seem so exciting, but the one that brings me the most excitement is the often-overlooked Brooklyn Heights. I like the thought of being able to experience New York City, while also taking some distance from it as well. Brooklyn Heights residents are […]
You Might Want To Keep Following Lil Miquela On Instagram
Check out this girl: she has 2.9 million Instagram followers. She knows Bella Hadid (they’ve kissed in a Calvin Clein commercial) and Rosalia (they’ve taken pictures together). She even made a song with Baauer called “Hate Me.” But here’s the thing: she isn’t real. She is a robot — literally. The 19-year-old L.A. native who […]
Chef Markus Glocker brings people together through elegance, vibe, and flavor
“It was not about the best dish and putting all the knowledge I have in cooking on a plate,” Chef Markus Glocker says. “For me, it was to build a restaurant where people are together. They have great food and have a great time.” Glocker, the owner of Koloman Restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, traveled […]
Fly, Eagles Fly: Eagles fans express excitement over Super Bowl showdown
Hit ‘em low! Hit ‘em high! And watch our Eagles fly! Fly, Eagles Fly! On the road to victory! E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles! The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will clash this Sunday in one of the most highly anticipated Super Bowls in recent memory. The stakes are high as this rematch comes after the […]
How music moves heads and changes minds: NYC for LA concert review
With a relentless barrage of harrowing headlines in the news, many drift between somberness, bitterness, and learned helplessness. But when news broke out about the California wildfires, collectives across the U.S. turned to fundraising, donating, and promoting emergency shelters. Advocacy didn’t stop there, however, as many organizations—some very close to campus—held benefit concerts. In Brooklyn, […]
Fuzhou Sisters: Reconnecting with Their Heritage and Sharing Fuzhou Culture in NYC Through Social Media and Wine
In the bustling streets of New York City’s Chinese neighborhoods, two girls found themselves on a journey to reconnect with their heritage, going from store to store to learn the Fuzhou dialect from local shop owners. The two childhood friends, Shuyu Fang, 28, and Qixin Zhang, 31, created the “Fuzhou Sisters” Instagram account in September […]
Punk’s Not Dead: Bad Nerves’ Debut Album Review
If the underground punk scene is a dormant volcano, the Bad Nerves is the equivalent of a spontaneous eruption whose explosive melodies awaken its slumber. Hailing from Essex, the five-piece band released a self-titled debut album that launches twelve tracks of high-energy quickies into your ear drums with a fiery passion. This deliciously messy platter […]
Doing It All for Laughs, But Make It Girly: Jenny Gorelick on her Burgeoning Comedy Career
You might recognize her from Comedy Central skits on YouTube, Hatched NYC skits, or from Late Night with Seth Meyers. She is a five-foot brunette with big eyes and native appearance, but you wouldn’t expect what comes out of her mouth. It’s wit that bites — in a girly way. It’s Saturday afternoon in cold […]
A Viral YouTube Video Set My Career on Fire
Story by Shea Vaughan-Gabor As told to Alessia Girardin “Someone who says what’s on their mind.” That’s the best way to describe Shea Vaughan- Gabor, and it’s what attracted agents at a Samsung event to approach her, thanks to a viral YouTube video she posted in high school. Vaughan-Gabor has an edgy style — wearing […]