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New York Botanical Garden Lights Up for Second Annual Tribute to Tim Burton Classic

New York Botanical Garden Lights Up for Second Annual Tribute to Tim Burton Classic

Echo Otey, Contributing Writer October 16, 2025

The second annual Disney’s Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 24, opening to the public the next evening. It will remain open Wednesday through Sunday...

Mystery Neighbor Pesters MATTO Workers Over Loud Music

Mystery Neighbor Pesters MATTO Workers Over Loud Music

Neelima KS, Features Editor October 16, 2025

Over the past two weeks, police officers have repeatedly stopped by MATTO Cafe on 2nd Avenue between 71st and 72nd streets, during morning rush hour to check on mysterious noise complaints. Workers at...

Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?: Eli Rallo’s Sophomore Novel Launches in Brooklyn

Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?: Eli Rallo’s Sophomore Novel Launches in Brooklyn

Aubrey Klarman, Copy Editor October 15, 2025

700 women (and some of their partners) flocked to Brooklyn last night, covered in purple, yellow, pink and glitter. The line to get in wrapped all the way around the block; unity was evident, in a way...

Ginger Twinsies: Revamping the 90’s Rom-Com

Ginger Twinsies: Revamping the 90’s Rom-Com

Sydney Holton and Emma Winton October 14, 2025

In the heart of the lower east side, Ginger Twinsies, a nostalgic and camp parody of the beloved 90’s romantic comedy The Parent Trap, is playing a limited run at the Orpheum Theatre. A new play written...

Protestors on streets 46th and 2nd.

Marymount Students Observe Pro-Palestine Protestors Outside of UN Summit

Kaelyn Newman, Staff Writer October 14, 2025

The sound of drums rang through the street as protestors chanted “Gaza” over and over again. The air was filled with passion, anger and a hope for change.  On Sept. 23, seniors, parents and college...

Pictured from left: Julia Roberts, Luca Guadagnino, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lio Mehiel, Will Price, David Leiber, Nora Garett present After the Hunt at opening night of NYFF.

Andrew Garfield, Julia Roberts, & Michael Stuhlbarg Want Actors to be ‘Unlikeable’

Abby Vazquez, Social Media Manager October 3, 2025

Friday at the Lincoln Center brought the premiere of director Luca Guadagnino’s latest feat, After the Hunt, to the 63rd annual New York Film Festival. The film seats itself with a panopticon view of...

Graphic created using Canva by Morgan Stoermer

5 Restaurants in the MMC Area Worth Your Time (& Your Money)

Sophie Webb, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

As college students, it can be difficult to find reasonably priced and delicious restaurants, especially ones that are available on Grubhub. If you’ve been struggling to find good places to eat, you’re...

Image provided by The Trust for Governors Island

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,...

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