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 […]
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Turn Up the Jukebox! Why We’ve Turned Back Time on Music
Picture this: you’re at a party, a single disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and strobes of blue and purple lights illuminate the dance floor. The DJ’s turntables sit on the elevated stage, above it a neon sign that reads “Follow the call of the disco ball.” The room fills with over 200 people dressed […]
Animal Testing Is Inaccurate and Scientists Should Use Alternative Methods
Here’s something you probably don’t know: over 90% of drugs that prove safe and effective in animal trials fail when they’re tried on humans. In 30% of those cases, the failure is because of harmful side effects, but the other 60% flop simply because humans are different from mice, dogs, and other species widely used […]
Harmony Amidst Hustle: A Monk’s Story from Manhattan’s Chinatown
This video provides a glimpse into the life and philosophy of Ven. Kuo Ming, a monk residing at Zheng-Jue Temple in New York’s Chinatown. Viewers are introduced to Buddhism’s core teachings of liberation from suffering through the overcoming of desire and attachment. Ven. Kuo Ming shares his daily routine, which includes meditation, studying Buddhist scriptures, […]
Making Order From the Chaos of the World – Helene Stapinski’s Journey as a Writer
It was the early 1990s. Helene was at an Italian street festival with her mother in her hometown, Jersey City. They were in line to order some food with one man waiting before them. Then, the worker at the counter looked Helene in the eyes and asked her what she’d like. “I think that guy […]
Aspiring Author – Nandini Gupta
Nandini Gupta, whose path to publishing began at an early age, has already penned two captivating novels by the tender age of 21. The budding literary sensation is currently enriching her creative prowess as a student at New York University. Gupta’s novels, celebrated for their intricate plots, reflect a maturity and insight well beyond her […]
Ballet & Balance: Jasmine’s Journey
Jasmine, a 21-year-old NYU student and devoted lover of dance, temporarily found her dreams sidelined due to environmental constraints before discovering a new chapter in her journey by joining the NYU Ballet Club. Through her podcast, she shares her experiences of returning to ballet, which has has reignited her passion for the arts and provided […]
The Conversationalist – Meet Sophie Beren
How the social media platform The Conversationalist is changing the tenor of online discussion. Founder Sophie Beren talks about why it’s important to have real conversations with real people.
What They’re Buying at Buffalo Exchange
Young thrift shop enthusiasts enjoy spending their afternoons at Buffalo Exchange to support sustainable, low-cost fashion, and be a part of the hunting process. The first time you step into Buffalo Exchange on Broadway Avenue in Manhattan, you are welcomed by the sound of pop music and young, hip people. Colorful, vintage garments fill 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 […]