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Global dreams in Corona, Queens

December 14, 2022 by Liam Hibbert

A crowd of Argentinian world cup fans in a restaurant in Corona, Queens

An old Argentinian man stands on a table banging a drum wrapped around his waist, a drum stick in each hand. The wrinkles that line his forehead push together as his eyes widen. his curly black mullet bobs back and forth to his own rhythm and reveals a large bald spot on the top and […]

Filed Under: Sports

The Power of College Journalism

December 13, 2022 by Nandini Gupta, Julia Fhym Luna

The Washington Square News newsroom

By Nandini Gupta and Julia Fhym Luna Washington Square News (WSN) is New York University’s student newspaper. They usually report on a range of stories including protests near NYU, adjunct unionization, and research done by professors. But this last October, the reporters at WSN held someone else accountable – The New York Times. Hear from […]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Video

Afro-Costa Rican’s history of inequality & long road to Pura Vida

December 13, 2022 by Alaysia Lane

(Costa Rica) — For native Costa Ricans, the phrase “Pura Vida” loosely translates to “living life to the fullest” in English. However, Costa Ricans with African ancestry have been subjected to a far darker experience because of their hidden history, advocates say. For more than a century, the Afro-Costa Rican population has been subjected to […]

Filed Under: Audio, Features, Social Justice Tagged With: #Afro-CostaRicans, #CostaRica, #puravida, #travel, culture, equality

Kendama: Why is a traditional Japanese wooden toy getting so popular in the US?

December 10, 2022 by Chi Tian

Austin Donovan encountered a kendama for the first time when he was 14 years old in 2008. A friend in his art class took one to school and attracted a line of people who wanted to try a basic trick on this traditional Japanese wooden toy. Everyone, except for Donovan, just stared at the line […]

Filed Under: Features, Sports

Yukako Satone: Queen of the loom

December 1, 2022 by Valentina Ruiz

Yukako smiling on the loom equipment

On Sept. 11, 2001, Yukako Satone stepped out of her house to take her daughter to school. When she opened her front door in Jersey City, she was greeted by the view of the twin towers in flames.  After witnessing this terror attack from so close by, she decided to move further from the city […]

Filed Under: Features

The new business of baseball in Venezuela

November 29, 2022 by Pablo Ocariz

Jesus Gomez pitching during a game in Venezuela.

At 6-2, Venezuelan pitcher Jesus Gomez has the swagger that has become the trademark of many of today’s Latino ballplayers. His closely trimmed goatee goes perfectly with his closely trimmed fade, and the gold chain around his neck adds to the picture of a man that would not seem out of place alongside fellow countrymen […]

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Track coach Beverly Kearney uses experience with adversity to help others conquer mental hurdles

November 23, 2022 by Jordan Ruttert

Coach Beverley Kearney looking out in the distance with a hopeful and optimistic gaze

“The only thing I remember is waking up on the side of the road.” Seven-time NCAA track and field title winner Coach Beverly Kearney was involved in a semi-fatal car accident on Dec. 26, 2002. The crash threw Kearney 50 feet from the vehicle, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. After undergoing two five-hour […]

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Chanting “Women, life, freedom,” protesters in New York City demand regime change in Iran

November 21, 2022 by Suvrat Kothari

Iran Protest in New York City

On September 13, 2022, the Iranian Morality Police arrested 22-year-old Mahsa Amini for wearing her hijab incorrectly. Three days later, she was dead. Protests erupted across the globe. One of the largest demonstrations in the U.S. took place in New York City on November 19, 2022, when thousands from the Iranian-American diaspora marched from Times […]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Video

Lost in translation: The bilingual street signs in Chinatown

November 10, 2022 by Aria Young

A street sign for Mulberry Street and Bayard Street with Chinese characters

The signs are clear — Chinatown is struggling. For decades, the street signs in Manhattan’s Chinatown have featured both English and Chinese street names. Now, the number of bilingual street signs are shrinking as the neighborhood becomes increasingly gentrified.  In this video, Chloe Chan, the co-founder of Mott Street Girls, and Wellington Chan, the executive […]

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The One With the Truth Behind America’s Funniest Friend

November 3, 2022 by Maya Gengozian

Matthew Perry and Jess Cagle at The Town Hall in NYC on Nov 2, 2022.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage Matthew Perry.” The announcer’s voice was followed by a roar of applause and a collective standing ovation as 53-year-old actor Matthew Perry walked on stage at The Town Hall in New York City. But I didn’t recognize him. As someone who has watched all 10 seasons of […]

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Global dreams in Corona, Queens

December 14, 2022 By Liam Hibbert

The Power of College Journalism

December 13, 2022 By Nandini Gupta, Julia Fhym Luna

Afro-Costa Rican’s history of inequality & long road to Pura Vida

December 13, 2022 By Alaysia Lane

Kendama: Why is a traditional Japanese wooden toy getting so popular in the US?

December 10, 2022 By Chi Tian

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