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Russia has completely destroyed many of Ukraine’s cities, as seen here. The destruction will only worsen unless we take necessary action to prevent it.

Putin’s War: A Brutal Assault on Freedom

Ethan Weinberg, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Here is an illustration of James Joyce, drawn by artist Adolf Hoffmeister.

One Hundred Years of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’

Otho Valentino Sella, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Here are Spring flowers in bloom in Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden in Upper Manhattan.

Fantastic Spring Flowers and Where to Find Them

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Fay Da offers a wide selection of not only East Asian desserts, but also interesting takes on your classic birthday cake! Arifa Tasmiya 22 said she got a mango mousse cake for her birthday not too long ago. “The cake itself was very beautiful. It was orange on top with a cream colored mousse in between layers of vanilla cake, which was very light and creamy. The topmost layer was a chewy mango flavored gelatin based layer. The top was decorated with strawberries and blueberries.” This cake is pictured here. It’s the third cake from the left on the top row.

Stopping to Smell the Roses: Profiles of New York City Bakeries

Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
On 34th Avenue and 36th Street in Astoria, Queens, New York, producers, directors, and industry professionals gather at Kaufman Astoria Studios to practice the art of film.

Hollywood at Home: Cinema History in Queens, New York City

Marian Caballo, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
The use of make-up is widespread in many cultures today. It has a long history. During Elizabethan times (1558 - 1603), women would apply a thick layer of white foundation onto their faces.

Skin Color and Beauty Standards: A History

Khado Tsephel, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2022
One of our most popular meetings was a creative session where we brought supplies to create posters for the club. This one was made by Cristine An 22. To see more of their art, check out their Instagram @akunshi.

New Days of The GSA

Saamiya Ahmed, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2022
Though carnival parades have always been known for their beautiful light shows, Endymion - named for the mythical Greek youth who fell in love with the moon - is best known for using modern lighting techniques to dazzle its spectators.

The Magic of Mardi Gras

Felicia Jennings-Brown, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Here is a case in the Holocaust Museum of postcards and letters from the World War II era.

An Exploration of the Bronx Science Holocaust Museum

Kate Hankin, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Here is my copy of The Master and Margarita under a 1930s banker’s lamp. I like to imagine Bulgakov writing underneath a lamp such as this one. The cover art features Behemoth, the devilish talking cat.

An Ever-Relevant Mockery of Authoritarian Power: A Review of Bulgakov’s ‘Master and Margarita’

Alexandra Smithie, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Here is a portrait of my great-grandmother from around 1900, taken “opposite the Waldorf” when the hotel was on the site of what is now the Empire State Building. Although this was taken by a professional photographer, this was the time period when Kodak’s ‘Brownie’ cameras hit the mass consumer market.

From Chemical Experiments to Permanent Memories: Photography’s Early Years

Helen Stone, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Whether or not idioms are your cup of tea, their presence in language cannot be overlooked.

Why We Don’t Say What We Mean: An Analysis of Idioms

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
In the middle of Station Square are two old fashioned kiosks, which still exist today. However, the middle of Station Square functions today as a small seating area, ideal for enjoying fresh croissants from the French Bakery on Austin Street, La Boulangerie de François.

The Fantastical Beauty of Forest Hills, Queens

Karishma Ramkarran, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Admissions Tickets As one of the largest museums in the world, there is enough art [here] to satisfy and teach everyone something they didn’t know before, said Sazeda Kabir 22, regarding The Met.

Art, Aesthetics, and Exploration at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arianne Browne, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
Since he became an archbishop, Desmond Tutu’s main goal was to unite the Black and White people of South Africa, and when that occurred in 1994, Desmond Tutu continued to fight for justice, becoming the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in order to investigate human rights abuses during apartheid.

The Life and Legacy of Anti-Apartheid Activist Desmond Tutu

Dorothea Dwomoh, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
The streets of Italy are often close to empty during the afternoon, as many people are taking their siesta, known as il riposto in Italy. There is a broad spectrum of opinions regarding the benefits of siesta. Employers hesitate since they fear some employees taking advantage of the designated time, whereas others desperately need this napping session in order to help them push through the tough workday. “I think that it’s important to weigh both sides and see the benefits which a siesta can yield, as well as its adverse consequences in a specific office,” said Adam Kamenetz ’23, when asked about the pros and cons of implementing siesta.

The Pros and Cons of the Siesta: Systemized Sleeping on a Schedule

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2022
Pictured here is the Q100 bus with a final stop destination of Rikers Island. The bus takes family members to visit incarcerated inmates during visiting hours. The bus is one of the only ways to get to and from Rikers Island jail.

The Potential Closure of Rikers Island

Soree Park, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Archbishop Fulton Sheens multiple TV shows made him a household name in the 1950s, and the Catholic Church is currently discussing making him a canonized saint.

The Story of American Televangelism

Otho Valentino Sella, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2022
With arguments over masking happening across the country, America’s mask predicament is nothing new. In fact, it’s at least a hundred years old.

The “Mask Slackers” of the 1918 Pandemic — Different Time, Same Complaint

Meriel Crowley-Wang, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
“Literary gems like Faust bear witness to the universal truths of human nature and the world around us. We need to study the classics in order to understand present dilemmas and forge a better future,” said Sela Emery ‘23.

The Future of Humanity Lies in the Folklore and Fire of Faustian Bargains; Now, We Must Escape Them

Katia Anastas, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
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