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At a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations, formal talks proceed amid an unprecedented decoupling of technology and trade. This is an economic rivalry where $600 billion in bilateral trade faces mounting barriers and uncertainty. (Photo Credit: Tia Dufour, White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
U.S.-China Relations Enter a New Phase of Strategic Rivalry
Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter • July 6, 2025

For half a century, the relationship between the United States and China has oscillated between cautious cooperation and deep-seated rivalry—an uneasy marriage of economic interdependence and strategic mistrust. The modern U.S.–China...

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The designer of the exhibition, Torkwase Dyson, expertly manipulated lighting and colors, in order to create stunning visuals. This helps to highlight the flair of the clothes such as the iconic zoot suit pictured on the left. The dim lighting in the overall exhibition sets the stage for an exquisite viewing experience.
The Met Museum’s Ode to Black Sartorial Genius: A Review of ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’
Emilia Wang McKinney, Staff Reporter • July 6, 2025

Striking figures with eclectic, brightly colored clothing punctuate the room. Under the dim spotlight, you must gaze upwards to get a glimpse of the figure looking down upon the crowd. Its position above the crowd—hands at its...

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Mochi, with its numerous variants, has captured the hearts of children and adults alike for millennia. (Photo Credit: 2benny, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Plenty to Chew On: A Spotlight On Mochi
Karen (Asahi) Ono July 6, 2025

Oshōgatsu—New Year’s. You wake up to the smell of dashi, the T.V. turned on to something cultural and a little bit boring—maybe something about poetry. The chill of the outside seeps into the room, but you have something...

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The Lone Wolves step onto the field for their first game of the day—facing hours of competition ahead, built on even more hours of practice, grit, and team bonding. (Photo Credit: Ken Miller; used by permission)
Bronx Science Ultimate Frisbee: The Rise of the Lone Wolves
Hana Cleemann, Staff Reporter • July 6, 2025

On a windswept upstate field one chilly May 2025 morning, the scene didn’t resemble your typical high school sports tournament. A parent blared a tuba between games. Others unpacked bagels, ice packs, and Gatorade from tents....

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The original 'it girl' Clara Bow was adored by fans, so much so that “by 1929, she was receiving 45,000 fan letters a month. That same year, sales of the reddish dye henna tripled as fans tried to mimic her look,” writes professor Deirdre Clemente for PBS. (Photo Credit: D.D.Teoli Jr., CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Are You an It Girl? The People’s Princess? What Are ‘Girl Trends,’ and When Do They End?
Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter • July 6, 2025

If you got it, flaunt it.  What exactly is ‘it’? What does it take to be so unmistakably, undoubtedly recognized by a mere two-letter word?  The...

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Hasbro’s trademarked Ouija Board is a wooden plank decorated with Latin letters and Arabic numerals. With the touch of two living human players, the provided planchette should consecutively illuminate a series of inscriptions in response to questions. (Photo Credit: Colton Sturgeon / Unsplash)
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… How Do I Hunt Ghosts?
Kathy Le, Staff Reporter • July 6, 2025

We need to talk—just you, me, and that ghost looming over your shoulder. If it’s all the same to you, then I’d like to do so via ghost hunting equipment....

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