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Sing for Hope Artist Partner Jon Batiste performs on the Sing for Hope Piano "Color In The City," painted by Artist Partner Billy The Artist. (Photo provided by Sing for Hope; used with permission)

An Inside Look at New York’s Latest Outdoor Pianos

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter June 21, 2025

It is an enticing trail of auditory breadcrumbs: gentle dynamics, haunting harmonies, and syncopated rhythms. These sounds drift into the ears of passersby in Manhattan’s Little Island, a public park...

Pictured is Flaco in Central Park sitting near a trap that a zoo staff member set out for him. (Photo Credit: David Barrett, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Year of Flaco

Arjana Mulosmani, Staff Reporter June 21, 2025

In New York City, a metropolis known for its towering steel spires, endless traffic, and unforgiving pace, one owl became a beacon of awe and inspiration. Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl who spent most of...

Like any other 450-pound, Siberian-Bengal tiger, Ming enjoyed hearty carnivorous meals, taking long naps, and sniffing out the unfamiliar. Just one thing about him was peculiar—his home was a one-bedroom in the heart of New York City. (Photo Credit: Photo (c)2007 Derek and Julie Ramsey (Ram-Man) edit by Chris_huh., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

A (Harlem) Man’s Best Friend: Ming the City Tiger

Sidney Lin, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

From the outside, the Drew Hamilton Houses on West 141st Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard was just like any other public housing project in Harlem. Every day, 31-year-old Antoine Yates would...

Pictured is my father at a temple in Varanasi, India. The photo was taken in 1981. (Photo provided by Peter Hare; used by permission)

The Big Overseas: A Glimpse Into My Father’s Travels

Emi Hare-Yim, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

In 1980, £1800 was all it took. Hitting fifteen countries across the globe, my father, Peter Hare, trekked through cities and towns, hiked over mountains, and walked through jungles with only a dozen...

An unusual view of the Vessel, looking upwards from inside. The structure’s many staircases are reflected in its walls.

Millions Visit ‘The Vessel’ Each Year. Few Agree On Its Meaning.

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Take the seven train to Hudson Yards. After ascending a seemingly endless escalator and re-entering on street level, I guarantee you that you will see the Vessel. You’re in a rush and running late to...

Pictured is the storefront of the Upper West Side location of 'Salt & Straw' which includes wide glass doors and a mural painted by a local artist.

A New York City Scoop From the West Coast: Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop

Frances Auth, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

When I was 11 years old, I stepped on a plane for the first time. My family was flying to Oregon to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins for a week-long trip. I still remember that week as a blur of fun new...

Here are palm trees on a beach in Playa Del Carmen shad incoming visitors from the hot sun. Around the corner there is a small café featuring various Mexican cuisine and refreshing drinks. (Photo Credit: Irina Yulis; used by permission)

Playa Del Carmen Should Be Your Next Family Destination. Here’s Why.

Sasha White, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

As I passed the utopian posters in the airport reading, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” with happy people frozen in time on picture-perfect beaches, I couldn’t help but wonder:...

Bob Woodward is a legendary American journalist who, along with his partner Carl Bernstein, broke the first news of former President Richard Nixon’s illegal coverup, a scandal known as “Watergate.” (Photo Credit: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Bob Woodward on the Future of Journalism

Liza Greenberg, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

In an exclusive interview, legendary journalist Bob Woodward speaks on his career, President Trump, and the current state of American media and the role of the press in a functioning democracy. The following...

Archaeoastronomy is the study of how ancient cultures utilized and observed the sky. (Photo Credit: RahmadHimawan Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Archaeoastronomy: How Ancient Civilizations Aligned Their Lives with the Cosmos

Rida Nuamah, Staff Reporter May 11, 2025

Have you ever been curious about the real meaning behind Stonehenge? Or what deeper purpose lies within the ruins of Chichen Itza? These ancient monuments, along with many others around the world, are...

Here is a photo of the iconic Nyhavn, located in Copenhagen, Denmark.

A Guide to Copenhagen

Emilia Linnemann, Staff Reporter May 4, 2025

Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen is a place where history and innovation collide. Breathtaking architecture, both old and new, world-class cuisine, and unbeatable attractions seamlessly combine to...

This vibrant Year of the Snake display can be seen lining a bustling street in Singapore. This is an indication of the deep cultural significance that Chinese zodiac animals have in Asian cultures. (Photo Credit: Erwin Soo from Singapore, Singapore, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Slithering Into 2025: The Year of the Snake Uncoiled

Katelyn Chiao, Staff Reporter May 3, 2025

As we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon in the weeks leading up to January 29th, an air of caution fell over my house. We made sure that our hands were steady when holding porcelain or glass, and...

Plovdiv is a culturally rich city filled with influences from various regions and vastly different time periods.

A Weekend in Bulgaria

Gabriel McCarthy, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

When I touched down in Sofia, Bulgaria, on a Thursday morning, I was greeted by a white, overcast sky and a jet bridge with signage that read, “Happy Restaurants welcomes you to Bulgaria.” I didn’t...

Pictured is the graffiti covered and cosmic-themed interior of Dave's Manhattan spot.

The Spicy Phenomenon of Dave’s Hot Chicken: A Review of Its New York City Locations

Andrew Na, Staff Reporter April 30, 2025

In a city famous for its culinary diversity, a new contender has entered New York's fast-food arena. Dave's Hot Chicken, the Nashville-style hot chicken chain that began as a parking lot pop-up in East...

 People have been decorating their nails for much of history, whether for beauty purposes or otherwise. And though the way in which people paint their nails is constantly evolving, it remains an important ritual for many people across the world. (Photo Credit: Element5 Digital / Unsplash)

The History of Nail Polish

Marissa Talushllari, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Whether it’s a simple manicure or an elaborate, three-dimensional look, the art of painting and decorating one’s nails is a much loved and celebrated practice.  The origin of nail polish and the...

'Feng Shui garden' won the RHS Silver Gilt Medal in 1999 at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. (Photo Credit: Pamela Woods, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Feng Shui: The Resurgence of an Ancient Chinese Art

Stefan Bieniasz, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Have you ever wondered why the set of Severance feels so off-putting? Apple TV’s original show, which has recently surged in popularity, features sets that feel unnerving--long, winding corridors,...

Pictured is the start page of the social media app RedNote.

RedNote: The App That Connected the World Together

Audrey Lu, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

It is a quiet bus ride on a dreary morning. I turn my phone on and open up an app to cure my boredom. In just a few seconds, a wide range of short videos flickers before my eyes. I click on one that catches...

Humans face vision loss when their photoreceptor cells don’t regenerate due to damage from disease or other factors. (Photo Credit: 
David Travis / Unsplash)

A Potential Future Cure For Vision Loss: Vision Restore

Khondoker Siam, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

One in every 200 people worldwide lives with blindness. That’s 43 million individuals facing total vision loss—alongside another 295 million with moderate-to-severe visual impairment. In the U.S....

Pictured is a vanilla bean pod dripping vanilla extract into a small bowl. (Photo Credit: Sidath Vimulkthi / Unsplash)

Vanilla: From Sacred Plant to Global Flavor–The Complex Journey Behind Its Cost and Appeal

Marley Lee-Kang, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

Imagine you’re baking cookies. As the cookies bake and rise in the oven, the sweet scent of caramelizing sugar and vanilla wafts up to your nose. Then you wonder, why is “pure” vanilla extract so...

Here, Edward Bernays poses with his wife Doris E. Fleischman (a part of the Lucy Stone League, a group which encouraged women to keep their maiden names after marriage) aboard the Mauretania. (Photo Credit: Edward L. Bernays, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

A Profile on Edward Bernays: The Man Who Sold Identities

Maximilian Duravcevic, Staff Reporter April 28, 2025

The world took a tremendous turn in the late 1940s, but the marketing trick behind instant cake mix is not what most people consider essential. Neville Chamberlain's failing appeasement, the subsequent...

People getting ready for a ski run, surrounded by endless snowy peaks in every direction.

A Ski Vacation in the Alps

Rossitsa Mina Petrova, Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

Traveling down a winding road, enormous peaks rise up, forming a beautiful fortress. Pine trees speckle the bottom of the mountains like little green dresses. The snow-capped peaks are a flawless white,...

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