Protests have long been celebrated as a vital expression of collective resistance, from the civil rights marches of the 1960s to the anti-apartheid rallies of the 1980s. These movements succeeded not only...
“Akwaaba.”
That is the first word that I saw when I stepped foot in Accra, Ghana: “Welcome.”
I didn't know it yet, but this was my introduction to the kind, generous, and inclusive culture...
Four stories below Williamsburg at South Fourth Street in Brooklyn, New York, lies what would have been a train station, had it not been abandoned years ago. At first glance, it appears to be nothing but...
More than we will ever know, probability plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. From simple bets to complex advertising algorithms, probability operates behind the scenes, influencing our choices and...
The simple act of stepping outdoors into nature can have profound impacts on one's mental health. This may seem farfetched, but it’s true. Research has continuously proven that immersion in nature-filled...
In a world where social media platforms are constantly evolving, Instagram Notes has quickly become a space for users to share their thoughts in bite-sized 60-character updates that vanish in 24 hours....
A lot has happened in America since the summer of 2024. It can be hard to navigate our country’s constantly changing political climate. In July 2024, Donald J. Trump was granted Presidential immunity....
Tap. Tap.
Click. Click. Click.
You get that crisp feeling as your fingers hover and glide over each key.
Snap. Snap. Snap. Snap.
You feel that rush of dopamine with each snap of your phone...
Most teenagers are starting to realize that growing up isn’t as exciting as they imagined it would be. When we were kids, we desired to grow up quickly. We dreamed of staying up late, eating candy for...
How differently might we view history if the Roman Empire could fit into a single sentence? Or if Shakespeare's tragedies were simplified into just one line of dialogue? Now imagine a performance of Mahler's...
"This is a Bronx-bound 4 express train. The next stop is Bedford Park Boulevard - Lehman College. Please stand clear of the closing doors."
New York City. The city of efficiency? Think twice.
Bright...
Scroll. Like. Share. Post. Repost. Repeat.
Don’t think.
This is the problem with today’s society. We don’t think. I mean, can you blame us? With our heads wrapped up in the bright, colorful,...
Last year, on a gloomy Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving break, my English teacher tasked me and my classmates with writing down who or what we were thankful for. As we worked, the topic of where we...
It’s that time of year again: high school seniors across the country are burdened with the college application process. As somebody who is suffering along with my fellow seniors, I can guarantee that...
I walked into a new school, not recognizing a single face or name. In the past, I was able to search up any name I heard on Instagram to associate a name with a face, but with this new school year, I would...
For many of us, November 3rd, 2020 was a very tense night. It was election day; after months of anticipating the results, today was the day us Americans would find out who our president will be for the...
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it is safe to say that the two candidates could not be more different from each other. From their policies to their campaign strategies, Vice President Kamala...
Every night, the news lights up my living room, with my parents and I intently tuned into serious national and geopolitical events. The greatest exception? When actors on Saturday Night Live reenact the...
On the Sunday before the first presidential primary in New Hampshire, around 5,000-25,000 voters allegedly received a call from President Joe Biden. In the call, Biden told his supporters not to participate...
