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Governors Island: NYC’s Unexpected Sustainability Powerhouse

Abigail Abbott-White, Guest Writer May 13, 2025

Governors Island is known for its skyline views, rich history, outdoor concerts, and expansive green spaces. Beyond its well-known charm lies a hub of climate action that operates year-round. The island...

Graphic by Joanna Insco

Top 5 Budget-Friendly Thrift Spots in New York City

Athena Maniatis, Guest Writer May 13, 2025

When thrifting in New York City, you never know what your next great find will be. Awaiting you could be a pair of barely worn Louboutins for half off or a vintage tee of your favorite band for only $10....

Photo by Sky Cambron

Keffiyehs: How An Accessory Is Transcending Boundaries In the Pro-Palestine Movement

Sky Cambron, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

  A massive crowd gathers in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. It is March 10th, one day after student activist Mahmoud Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE. In defense of his rights...

MMC Students Join Women’s March for International Women’s Day

MMC Students Join Women’s March for International Women’s Day

Neelima KS, Copy Editor March 19, 2025

The lively placards lulled in the air among floating pink ears, accompanied by the chaotic rhythmic sound of drums, footsteps and chants, all blending with the distant wail of New York City sirens. On...

On View Now: Five Exhibit Sneak Peaks From The New York Historical Society

On View Now: Five Exhibit Sneak Peaks From The New York Historical Society

Morgan Stoermer, Features Editor March 5, 2025

With dynamic exhibitions, The New York Historical Society documents over 400 years of local and national history. Currently, there are 11 exhibitions on view. Each one is centralized around a theme, person,...

Graphic by Elliott Case

Top 3 Tips for First-Time Apartment Hunting In NYC

Elliott Case, Editor in Chief February 18, 2025

The first of the month arrives as an excited student going into her junior year of college gets the keys to her first New York City Apartment. Thinking of all the memories waiting to be made, she makes...

Crowds flood the sidewalk below the Macy’s Toys R Us awning.

Window Shopping at Macy ’ s

Abby Vazquez, Guest Writer December 12, 2024

“Mom, can we just go and see what’s in Toys R US but not buy anything?” a child asks his mother, the pair standing hand-in-hand, waiting to cross the street. Laughing, his mother replies: “That’s...

Hope and Uncertainty: An Analysis of COP16

Hope and Uncertainty: An Analysis of COP16

Angelina Ispir, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Last weekend, COP16, the largest biodiversity summit in the world, concluded in Cali, Columbia. The event consisted of lively discussions among the 170 member state delegations in attendance, with the...

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Indigenous Peoples Month: Highlighting Native American Art at The Met

Joanna Insco, Digital Managing Editor November 14, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for reflecting on the history of the land, people, and cultures around the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College is situated on Lenapehoking, homeland of the...

Times Square Lights Up to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Times Square Lights Up to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Neelima KS, Copy Editor October 31, 2024

On Broadway Avenue from 47th to 48th street, a crowd of Indian diaspora filled Times Square, enjoying Bollywood music and Garba dancers on Oct. 18-19. The Diwali Bazaar is a decade-long tradition that...

Limited Time Botanical Garden Event Brings Halloween Town to Life

Limited Time Botanical Garden Event Brings Halloween Town to Life

Morgan Stoermer, Features Editor October 29, 2024

  Bringing the holiday classic to life, the New York Botanical Garden is hosting Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, now through Nov. 30. The trail consists of 19...

United Nations General Assembly: Reflections on The Summit of the Future

United Nations General Assembly: Reflections on The Summit of the Future

Angelina Ispir, Staff Writer October 13, 2024

On Saturday, September 30th, the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly came to a close. Leaders from around the world gathered to attend the GA’s High-Level Week to deliberate on critical...

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