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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Postcard From Earth Viewing Experience
Las Vegas- a hellish 107° Fahrenheit made to feel even hotter by the heat island effect. The standstill traffic — in the poster child for “non-walkable cities adds insult to injury. We walked along the strip the last quarter mile to complete our 1.5-mile, 30-minute journey. With Postcard from Earth, director Darren Aronofsky, a Brooklyn […]
Ezras Nashim’s Chief Operating Officer on personal life, work and balancing it all
It was a gloomy Friday in April and, for the first time, I entered the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. I was dressed in typical journalist fashion, wearing black trousers, a modest top and brown blazer — a contrast to the traditional garments worn in this tight-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. I was there to meet […]
Brothers in Arms
This short documentary explores the bonds of three sets of friends across different generations. It delves into their challenges expressing intimacy in a world that often doesn’t understand them. Through candid interviews and heartfelt moments, the film showcases the enduring power of friendship, and the resilience of these relationships amidst societal pressures.
How Thrifting Could Save the World
Two girls giggle by a clothes rack that reads “Women’s long sleeves,” clothes draped across their arms as they weave through shelves of semi-worn garments. A schoolgirl with a bulky book bag peeks over at the tattered record section while waiting in line for the fitting room. A guy convinces his friend to buy the […]
Dancing into the Year of the Dragon
New York University sophomore Megan Nguyen lets out a delighted gasp as she locks eyes with a seven foot purple creature made up of layers of patterned fabrics, embellished with sequins and fur, bouncing its huge head up, down and side-to-side. A circle of onlookers brandish their phones and let out astonished giggles as the […]
Made In Armenia
It was a Thursday night in Manhattan, and a group of young Armenians squeezed into the basement bar of Ferns in the East Village to fundraise for Artsakh refugees. The group was young, vibrant — and there to party. Those who grew up going to the same Armenian schools in the Tri-state area were reuniting, whereas other […]
Eight New York City Bars to Spend Your St. Patrick’s Day
The Irish community is one of the most prominent and significant cultural groups in New York. Since the late 19th century, they have made their home in the city, sharing their language, music, and food with thousands. Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was honored here in New York long before their arrival when […]