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This lovely tavern, located on 54 Pearl Street in downtown Manhattan, was once a very active revolutionary pub for patriots during the years of the American Revolution. Its a wonderful spot to visit if you’re interested in the history of New York. Its amazing to know that you’re eating in the same spot as our first president.

From a Colonial Outpost to a Revolutionary Symbol: The Evolution of American Identity at the Fraunces Tavern

Maliha Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
The Maple Street Community Garden welcomed residents from all over the city on June 3rd, 2023 for activities and games.

A Labor of Love: The Maple Street Community Garden

Acadia Bost, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
Beaches have always been common places for many people to gather and hang out over sweltering summers. (Photo Credit: FOTO:FORTEPAN / Wein Sarolta, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Changes At Sea: The Evolution of the Modern Swimsuit, From 1800 To Today

Krisha Soni, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
Over the years, the American Child Welfare System has undergone significant changes that have shaped the lives of hundreds of thousands of children. Currently, the system seems to be at yet another turning point, one which may completely change the way in which vulnerable children are monitored and cared for. (Photo Credit: Phinehas Adams via Unsplash)

Poverty, Race, and Human Capital: The Evolution of Our Nation’s Child Welfare System

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2023
While leaving New York City for the summer can be exciting, there are so many opportunities for adventure in this great city that we call home! (Photo Credit: Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

New York City Adventures to Try This Summer

Kate Hankin, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most notable tourist attractions in New York City. Every year, thousands of people visit the museum to see their most famous event - the Met Gala. (Photo Credit: Lucas Ferretti / Flickr / Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The 2023 Met Gala: Why Is Fashion’s Biggest Night So Famous?

Irene Yimmongkol, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
With a staggering increase of over 200% in user registrations over recent years and a vibrant community engaging in thrilling matches, Chess.com has solidified its position as the premier online chess platform, redefining the ways in which the world plays and connects through the game of kings. (Photo Credit: Lee Daniel Crocker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

How Chess Became a Global Phenomenon From the Middle Ages to the Digital Age

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
London was festively decorated for the occasion of King Charles coronation. (Photo Credit: Samuel Regan-Asante / UnSplash)

The Prized Jewel of a Fallen Empire: King Charles’ Coronation

Tasnim Haque, Staff Reporter
July 19, 2023
As of 2023, the total amount of plastic produced each year weighs approximately half the weight of the human population around the world. According to The Natural Resources Defense Council, half of that plastic is single-use.

Plastic Today and Plastic Forever: The History of Excessive Plastic Usage in America

Susan Cohen, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2023
Jamestown is completely surrounded by water, so the threat of it going underwater is far higher than other places.

Climate Change Strikes Again: The Historic Town of Jamestown is Flooding

Rida Nuamah, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Here are members of the Morning Glory Garden at a Sunday member meeting in early April.

Seeding Sovereignty in the South Bronx

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
It took Ross Benjamin over a decade to complete his new translation of Franzs Kafkas complete, unabridged diaries, which was published by Schocken Books earlier this year.

A Review of the New Translation of ‘The Diaries of Franz Kafka’ by Ross Benjamin

Otho Valentino Sella, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Classical music is a broad genre that has many historical and distinct characteristics. Understanding the significance of its history helps to reveal the beauty that the genre holds to its listeners.

Classical Music: A Timeless Treasure or a Dying Art?

Maliha Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
The philosophy of adding “just one more lane,” has led to abominations like the Katy Freeway, a 26 lane highway in Houston, Texas. And no, the extra lanes did not solve congestion.

America’s Car Problem

Asa Paparo, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2023
This historical landmark, 287 Broadway, came close to disaster when it almost collapsed in 2008 due to construction next door. One of the last standing Civil War era iron cast buildings, 287 Broadway has seen its fair share of renovations to keep its antique facade, despite being surrounded by conflicting glossy buildings.

The Ever Evolving Architecture of New York City

Dara King, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
An elderly man and a young man build a part of Bangladesh. (https://unsplash.com/photos/D8KUJbEc3cQ)

‘Amar Sonar Bangla’: My Golden Bengal

Fairuz Omar Raya, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
King Abdulaziz (seated), and his sons Saud (Right) and Faisal (Left) pose for a photo together, during Abdulaziz’s reign.

The History of the House of Saud: A Timeline of the Saudi Royal Family and Their Rise to Power

Gabriel Marinescu, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
“My mom has a younger sister who was put up for adoption because of the one-child policy in China. Her parents already had two children, and there was a costly fine for each additional child…My grandfather recently set up an ancestry account to see if he could find his daughter and checks it often to see if she was identified. They haven’t found her yet, but he still has hope,” said Vivian Zou 23.

23 and You – How Far are Biotech Companies Willing to Go With Your DNA?

Camila Kulahlioglu, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica painting contains numerous symbols, including a bull, horse, soldier, and mother cradling her child. “Part of Guernica’s strength lies in the massive variety of abstract metaphors and symbols it contains. Any one of the facets of its composition can be picked apart and interpreted in a myriad of ways due to the aforementioned abstractness, meaning that there’s something poignant in Guernica for just about anyone,” said Ryan.

How Does War Affect our Artistic Expression?

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
An impressive 843 acres of green carved out of the middle of Manhattan, Central Park is the largest public park in the borough and the fifth largest in New York City.

The History of Central Park

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
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