High on the list of the oldest and most historic buildings in the United States, Fraunces Tavern’s rustic walls and rich artifacts transport passersby back to the Revolutionary era. Standing proudly...

What comes to mind when you think of the name Don Ed Hardy? Is it the fashionable, Japanese-style tattoos that are hard not to be amazed by, an expensive brand that has become a symbol of modern-day celebrity...

I cannot recall a single morning when I didn't drink coffee. I mean, it's no surprise that as a Bronx Science student, I need caffeinated goodness to keep me awake. Can you imagine a world without the...

The pink and white petals float on the surface of the water, after they have flowed down like rain. From humans appreciating the beauty of the falling petals to the use of them for motivations of war,...

You’re in Reykjavík, walking along the streets of the beautiful capital city of Iceland. There are mountains to your left and family businesses to your right. You hear the sounds of small talk and children’s...

Every year, as the snow begins to melt and the sun starts setting later, my mind wanders away from the city. I picture the salty air on my face, early morning swims, and calloused feet walking on hot pavement....

“I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow; but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.” Perhaps...

When I became a reporter for The Science Survey, I made an oath to bring the truth to the citizens of Bronx Science and the world at large. I swore to myself that I would say what needed to be said and...

In the 81st Street Museum of Natural History train station, a beautiful tune echoes through the long tunnel that leads from the entrance to the platform. Situated in the middle of the nearly deserted underground...

It starts off with a beautiful soft harmony of voices, gradually coming together to form a perfect polyphonic ensemble. As the notes weave through the air, Carlo Gesualdo’s sixth madrigal invites listeners...

Many Western urban legends like the Bigfoot and the Yeti (Abominable Snowman) do not particularly send chills down my spine. They all sound ridiculously fake or unbelievable.  So set away any ideas...

“There’s a starman waiting in the sky. He’d like to come and meet us, but he thinks he’d blow our minds.” With its iconic chorus, accompanied by riveting instrumentals and a strong, liberating...

Often, I take leisurely strolls up and down the streets near my house. To my left as I turn the corner, there is a pizza place with a bright yellow awning and a welcoming smell. The chairs are arranged...

Eyes flit across the paper, mirroring the pencil’s motion. Intense focus accompanies the ideas churning from the mind's grinding gears at a speed that feels all too slow. Shavings trail across the perimeter...

Seventeen-year-old Acadia Bost ’24 covers everything they eat in sauce. Not just any sauces though — creative mixtures that the faint of heart would never attempt to try, including an egg yolk mixture....

About a month ago, my mother bought a new rice cooker. Leading up to that, we had been using an old rice cooker that one of her friends had given. By then, we’d used the rice cooker for 7 or so years,...

For many, the end of December brings a little bit of gloom. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve have all come and gone. School and work are back in full force, and winter has lost most of...

“Hey, I like your shoes. How much were they?” When we see a fancy piece of clothing, one of the first things to consider is the rather hefty price tag that goes with it. In a world that puts so...

What is Ghosting?  The way people communicate with one another has always been complicated. For example, the individuals in a conversation could be incredibly different from each other. One person...

Trailblazing mayor-turned-senator Dianne Feinstein passed away in September 2023 after holding a tenure of over forty years as a public servant. She was a leading Democrat and a pioneering female senator...