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Edgar Allan Poe is a major figure in world literature. He is known for his mysterious and profound short stories and poems. (Photo Credit: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Haunted Life of Edgar Allan Poe

Alexandra Ghile, Staff Reporter May 4, 2025

“Hear the sledges with the bells– Silver bells! What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night!” These are the opening lines...

This photograph from 1871, was taken in the later years of Richard Wagner's life. By this point, Wagner had reshaped the course of Western music, redefined opera as a vehicle for myth and philosophy—and left behind a legacy shadowed by nationalism and antisemitism. (Photo Credit: Franz Hanfstaengl, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Total Work: Richard Wagner’s Operatic Vision and the Shadows It Casts

Bianca Quddus, Staff Reporter May 4, 2025

In the age of cancellation and critical reappraisal, the question of whether great art can—or should—be separated from the character of its creator looms larger than ever. Museums wrestle with the...

Joel Meyerowitz was born 1938 in New York. He was an early adopter of color film in a time when color photography wasn’t seen as serious art. Meyerowitz’s photo series 'Aftermath' is a collection of photographs that he took on September 11th, 200l, after the attack on the World Trade Center. This collection is arguably his most famous and recognized work. (Photo Credit: Joel Meyerowitz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

A Dive Into the Visionary World of Joel Meyerowitz

Alicia Yue, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

B&W galore. Creating a sense of place. Highlighting the day. Meyerowitz’s viewpoint of the world and his surroundings. These are all points of perspective that Joel Meyerowitz highlights in his photography...

Pictured is Emily Pogorelc as Musetta in a scene from Act II of Puccini's 'La Bohème.' (Photo Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera; used by permission)

An Iconic Production: Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘La Bohème’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Emilia Linnemann, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

Opera, over time, has seen its fair share of modernization. Brilliant new minds conceptualize, construct, and refine new sets and costumes to tell old stories in abstract ways. The Metropolitan Opera’s...

The complexities of class, religion, culture, and time periods are examined in ‘Toward Joy.’ Here, the “T” is spilled both on the paintings and in real life as viewers are offered a seat to communicate their opinions.

Rehanging the Frame at the Brooklyn Museum: A Review of ‘Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art’

Dara King, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

As they say, ‘necessity is the mother of invention,' and the exhibit ‘Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art’ at the Brooklyn Museum exemplifies this in all that it has become. Drawing from...

Here is a 1976 photo of Alice Neel in her studio, pictured beside one of her many portraits of the female form. Neel captured the emotional depths in her subjects. (Photo Credit: Lynn Gilbert, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Alice Neel: A Visionary Artist Who Defied Convention and Exposed the Vulnerability of the Human Form

Amanda Ro, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

Through every curving and expressive paint stroke, the American visual artist Alice Neel (1900-1984) captured the spirit and uniqueness of each of her subjects. She delved deeply into the lives of the...

Known for their feel good humor, 1990’s sitcoms were and continue to be a good way to unwind after a long day. (Photo Credit: P.J. Gal-Szabo / Unsplash)

The Sitcoms That Defined the 1990s

Desara Zejnati, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Before streaming put entire seasons at our fingertips, watching T.V. meant being there when it aired. In the 1990s, sitcoms weren’t just background noise, they were what people were actively watching....

'Life is a Game' produced by Studio Wheel, has an engaging art style that makes it appealing to all.

Walk Through a World of Open Opportunities: A Review of the Video Game ‘Life is a Game’

Jasiya Chowdhury, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

In a world where life plays out like a spontaneous record, arduous toil--whether in school or a nine-to-five--spins ceaselessly like a carousel, holding out until that sweet eventide mark, before whirling...

After nearly three years, 'Severance' is back with its second season. The show follows characters who have their work lives “severed” from their personal lives, under a powerful company called Lumon.

Freedom, Love, and Double Lives: Season Two of ‘Severance’

Lilith Whiteley, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Most of us have, at one point, dreamed of having the ability to skip the mundane work hours of our days entirely. Severance on Apple TV explores a world in which this concept becomes a reality—workers...

Teenagers are rarely cast in media that depicts teenagers, and this is a problem. (Photo Credit: Jakob Owens / Unsplash)

Class of 2025 or 2005? The Casting Crisis With Teens on Screen

Vanessa Encarnacion, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

If you ask someone to name a popular teen show today, there’s a strong chance that a significant number of the actors playing high schoolers are well into their 20s, maybe even pushing 30. This has become...

Chopped Parsley is a small, warm restaurant in Harlem. The dim lighting, rustic feel, and delicious Japanese food cultivate an environment like no other.

The Essence of Japanese Homestyle Cooking: A Review of ‘Chopped Parsley’ in Manhattan

Hana Cleemann, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Tucked away on a quiet residential street at 146th Street in Harlem, the restaurant Chopped Parsley is easy to miss. But for those who step inside, the experience is unforgettable. On winter nights, the...

'The Pillow Book' by Sei Shōnagon is one of the most celebrated Japanese literary works of the Heian era (794 to 1185 C.E.).

Courtly Delights: A Review of Sei Shōnagon’s ‘Makura no Sōshi’ (‘The Pillow Book’)

Karen (Asahi) Ono, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

Imagine the life of a courtier in the Japanese emperor’s court a thousand years ago. Few can, simply due to the lack of reputable historic sources from this period. Yet we are able to glimpse into the...

Pictured is the first edition of Nabokov's 'Lolita,' published in 1955 by Olympia Press. Nabokov insisted on a plain, unromantic cover, wary of sensationalizing the novel’s controversial themes, (Image Credit: Olympia Press, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Lolita,’ Lost in Translation: From Literary Tragedy to Pop Culture Myth

Cortez Pagan, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita stands as one of literature's most disquieting achievements, a novel whose extraordinary prose and narrative complexity continue to captivate readers nearly seven decades after...

314 is an Italian Restaurant located in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan.

A Review of 314: Italian Cuisine in Morningside Heights

Chris-Andrew Nkunga, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

I was never the biggest fan of Italian food. Coming home from school, there would often be an enormous pot of spaghetti waiting for me that would take an eternity to wear down. It was really easy to get...

Here is the golden statuette of the Oscar award on display. (Photo Credit: Samuel Ramos / Unsplash)

Here’s to the Ones Who Dream: A History of the Oscars

Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

It’s 1929. The average movie ticket is 25 cents. Mickey Mouse was just introduced to the world. MoMA had just opened. Despite the end of the Roaring Twenties, the film industry had roared back.  The...

Some themes of Calvin and Hobbes have stuck with me since my childhood, but only through a mature lens have I seen the philosophical depth that it possesses. (Photo Credit: Juan Rojas / Unsplash)

What We Missed as Children: Exploring the Philosophical Depth of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’

Sarita Satyanarayana, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

I was nine years old when my dad showed me my first Calvin and Hobbes book—The Days Are Just Packed. I remember sitting on my bed, eagerly flipping through the pages of the comic series as I delved into...

Pictured are two people playing video games. (Photo Credit: Jeshoots.com / Unsplash)

Press Start to Begin: The Evolution of Storytelling in Video Games

Prakritee Thapaliya, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Over mid-winter break, much like many of my fellow stressed out classmates, I was seeking a way to unwind and relax. I had gotten sick and tired of social media, reading, and just going out. I sat down...

Here, the National Youth Orchestra of China performs with Yuja Wang at Carnegie Hall on July 22nd, 2017. Today, Yuja Wang is one of the most in-demand pianists in the world. Her skill and talent have set her apart from many famous classical pianists today, and she continues to reign as one of the most extraordinary pianists of our time. (Photo Credit: Ottoklemperer1885, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Yuja Wang’s Art of Performing

Sophia Nguyen, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Yuja Wang is a name that resonates deeply in the classical music world. Born in Beijing, China, on February 10th, 1987, she has become one of her generation’s most celebrated and technically accomplished...

Pictured are the covers of book 10 (at left) and book 9 (at right) showcasing two types of dragons found in the large world presented by 'Wings of Fire.' These are the final two books in the second arc, or series.

A World of Dragons Soaring on the Big Screen: ‘Wings of Fire’

Jasmin (Jazz) Sohi, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Many children grow up exposed to different types of books and quickly find interest in a specific genre or series. Whether the book is Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan or Warriors by Erin...

This is a photo of Siouxsie Sioux in 1980 at the Edinburgh Tiffany’s, just four years after the Banshees first played. 
(Photo Credit: Mantaray100 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

‘Siouxsie and the Banshees’ Are Not Goth…They’re Something Better

Olive Forman-Sarno, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

I was nine when I first made contact with the Darkness. Its emissary was Siouxsie Sioux. My dad played Siouxsie and the Banshees for me and I watched the music video for Spellbound. I saw Sioux dance,...

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