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At the entrance, guests are greeted by a smiley bronze sculpture of Bao Bao, Din Tai Fung’s anthropomorphic dumpling mascot.

From Taiwan to Times Square: Din Tai Fung’s Journey

Katelyn Chiao, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

On July 2nd, 2024, I found myself in a brawl with thousands of New York families, influencers, and out-of-town visitors. We flocked to Yelp, desperately scrolling past a never-ending slew of grayed-out...

The characters and story of ‘Heartstoppper’ may be fiction, but their struggles represent thousands of real queer people in the United Kingdom. (Photo Credit: Clem Onojeghuo / Unsplash)

Lonely, Lamentable, and In Love: Netflix’s Season 3 of ‘Heartstopper’

Emilia Wang McKinney, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

With shriveled, brittle leaves and surprisingly warm weather, the arrival of fall helped us to ease back into our academic lives. In addition to pumpkin patches, apple picking, and delectable foods, this...

Pictured is the memorial 'Malaya Zemlya' in Novorossiysk, Russia. The memorial was built to highlight Russian triumphs during the Second World War. (Photo Credit: Pavel Neznanov / Unsplash)

The War on Art in Russia and Ukraine

Ella Goodstein, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

No war has ever kept bloodshed on the battlefront. At the outset of the Russo-Ukrainian war in February 2022, art stood firm on the ideological battlefield, resisting with unyielding resolve against becoming...

This portrait of Louise Farrenc, painted by Luigi Rubio, captures the composer in a moment of reflection, embodying her dedication and quiet strength as a pioneering figure in 19th-century music. (Image Credit: Luigi Rubio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Romantic Era’s Best-Kept Secret: Louise Farrenc

Bianca Quddus, Staff Reporter January 12, 2025

The Romantic era, a time of towering figures and revolutionary ideas, often celebrated the artist as hero, and the composer as genius. Yet, in this storied period, the name Louise Farrenc remains curiously...

Odysseus is known for being intelligent, cunning, and resourceful.
(Photo Credit: Deiadameian, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Animated ‘EPIC: The Musical’ Reimagines ‘The Odyssey’

Lara Adamjee, Staff Reporter January 4, 2025

If you have taken an English class at any point in your life, then you are probably familiar with the story of Odysseus. Maybe you read one of the many translated versions of the original epic poem –...

Sabrina Carpenter is an incredibly successful singer, songwriter, and performer. Her rise to fame has been nothing short of spectacular, and she has become a household name in the pop industry. (Photo Credit: Justin Higuchi, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

“That’s That Me Espresso”: How Sabrina Carpenter Found Her Voice

Marissa Talushllari, Staff Reporter December 31, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” is a pop song that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. It won song of the year at the VMAs, a deserving and yet wholly unsurprising accolade: at just under three minutes,...

Here is LOONA at their 'Flip That Media Showcase' in 2022. (Photo Credit: PlayIn, CC BY 3.0, Via Wikimedia Commons)

A New Moon Emerges: The Journey of LOONA

Lilith Whiteley, Staff Reporter December 30, 2024

If you have spent any amount of time on social media in the past six years, you most likely encountered LOONA, whether you realized it or not. After debuting in 2018, the twelve-member girl group amassed...

Here, Taylor Swift attends the Golden Globe awards in 2024. (Photo Credit: iHeartRadioCA, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Taylor Swift: The Journey of a Superstar

Allegra Mark, Staff Reporter December 30, 2024

Everyone knows who Taylor Swift is: a pop singer with 11 recorded albums, 14 grammys, 6 concert tours, and a fanbase growing by the millions. She has broken records time and time again, from becoming the...

Noah Verrier's 'Happy Meal' oil painting serves up fries, burgers, and a side of oil-painted realism (Image Credit: Noah Verrier; used by permission).

Fine Arts and Fast Food: Noah Verrier’s Americana

Claire Elkin, Staff Reporter December 30, 2024

Cézanne had his bowls of fruit, Van Gogh had his starry skies, and Noah Verrier now has his All-American snacks. With a stylistic inspiration that blends Americana culture with the grace of realism still...

Bursting with chaos and energy, this work of graffiti above a storefront overwhelms the senses, blending chaotic patterns and striking visuals into a bold testament to culture and rebellion. (Photo Credit: Jon Tyson / Unsplash)

The Beauty of Maximalism: Its Roots and Its Significance in the Present Day

Luna King, Staff Reporter December 25, 2024

In an era of Instagram aesthetics, where personalities often express themselves through perfected images of their lifestyle, maximalism offers a form of rebellion against the stark, neutral palette of...

An unapologetic shout from the streets: 'Make Art Not War.' This work of graffiti isn’t just painted on a wall; it’s a call for peace in a world often too focused on conflict. Art becomes the rebellion, and the message is loud, raw, and impossible to ignore. (Photo Credit: Randy Tarampi / Unsplash)

The Significance of Urban Street Art

Angeline Rivera, Staff Reporter December 25, 2024

Though some people may see it as insignificant or even vandalism, urban street art has a lasting impact on society and communities. The origin of urban street art dates back farther than many would think...

Players will vote other players on a scale of 5 stars based on how good their outfit looked and how well it matched the theme

Dress to Impress: A Fashion Game Redefining Creativity and Competition in Roblox

Jiangzhuo Wu, Staff Reporter December 25, 2024

Roblox’s History of Fashion Games Roblox, a multiplayer gaming platform, has been around since the early 2000s. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, Roblox has already seen many different...

'Town among the Greenery (The Old City III' depicts an intricate cluster of colorful rooftops and buildings, tightly packed together amidst lush greenery. The bold lines and expressive shapes give the village an abstract, almost dreamlike quality. (Image Credit: Egon Schiele, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Life and Death on Canvas: ‘Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes’ at the Neue Galerie

Allegra Lief, Staff Reporter December 24, 2024

Austrian artist Egon Schiele was obsessed with death. Ironically, his life began and ended with tragic loss, first with the death of his beloved father, a railroad station master who died of syphilis when...

Displayed here is Slick Rick's Crown and Eye Patch. The piece, designed by Rick himself, embraces grandeur and royalty in his iconic style. This costume jewelry piece is by Tanya Jones of Lucki Crowns. (Alvaro Keding/© AMNH).

Ice Cold, But Never Out of Style: The Bling That Built Hip-Hop

Claire Elkin, Staff Reporter December 24, 2024

Beneath the Hall of Gems and Minerals’ dimly lit glass cases of the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals' Meister Gallery, lies a dazzling, diamond-encrusted eye-patch — a relic that...

Just outside the theater was the costume of a Snowflake dancer in a display case. As the dancers twirl, the delicate light blue tulle gives the impression of a snowflake floating delicately across the air. This is just one of the many intricate details that makes 'The Nutcracker' come to life.

The Magical World of ‘The Nutcracker’

Marissa Talushllari, Staff Reporter December 24, 2024

The holiday season brings certain things to mind: snow-dusted treetops and the smell of balsam and fir, warm hot chocolate with marshmallows, and colorful ornaments adorning trees. The traditions that...

“Don’t wait for fate; wait for something that genuinely is healthy for you and brings you joy," said Marina del Solar '25. (Photo Credit: Frank Mckenna / Unsplash)

Destined to Date? The TikTok Influence on Modern Romance

Mandy Wu, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024

Is it fate, or just TikTok? As you scroll through endless videos of romance trends, it’s hard not to wonder: could love really be written in the stars or is it guided by viral theories that have to do...

This illustration depicting Little Red Riding Hood being scared of the Big Bad Wolf was published in France between the years 1914 and 1918. (Image Credit: MCAD Library, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Blurry Line Between Villains and Victims

Harper Quill, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

From a very young age, we are brought up to understand that there are good people and bad people. When listening to bedtime stories such as Sleeping Beauty, or Little Red Riding Hood, we are taught to...

The exhibit is comprised of 18 citrus trees, each of which are in various stages of growth.

An Exhibition on Food Sustainability: A Review of ‘Survival Piece #5: Portable Orchard’ at the Whitney Museum

Rida Nuamah, Staff Reporter November 23, 2024

Food sustainability.  It’s a term that’s recently become increasingly popular. In a world struggling with population growth, climate change, and natural resources, the conversation of sustainable...

Pictured is the set list of all of the characters and actors featured in 'Sleep No More.'

Discovering Sleep No More: A Mesmerizing Journey Through Shadows and Secrets

Alicia Yue, Staff Reporter October 31, 2024

And remember, fortune favors the bold. These are the last words you hear before you step off the elevator into your own journey.  Those who live in New York City are no strangers to the extraordinary,...

Here is the cover page of the seventh issue of the avant-garde magazine 'Dada: Literary and Artistic Review.' There were seven issues in total – this was the last. It was published in March of 1920. (Image Credit: Tristan Tzara, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Dadaism: The Avant-Garde Movement That Changed Art Forever

Alexandra Ghile, Staff Reporter July 10, 2024

“gadji beri bimba glandridi laula lonni cadori gadjama gramma berida bimbala glandri galassassa laulitalomini gadji beri bin blassa glassala laula lonni cadorsu sassala bim” These are the...

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