by Zaina Mirza On November 25th, 2024, Formula 1 threw the world of motorsport for a loop when they announced that an Eleventh Team would be joining them on the grid for the 2026 season. The decision came as a sudden and jubilant shock to fans around the world, but to US fans, it meant […]
by Eman Sadiq Failing. Unsalvageable. Hopeless. For Macaulay students reflecting on the state of American democracy, one thing is clear: the vibes surrounding democracy are decidedly grim. Macaulay Honors College hosted its second round of Student Voice and Agency in Redesigning Democracy focus groups on November 12, in person at John Jay College, and November […]
by Zury Cordova The holiday season has finally arrived, bringing our very well-deserved winter break and all the magic and cheer we look forward to each year! There’s nothing quite like experiencing the holidays in New York City, an iconic destination for celebrating with friends and family. From sparkling lights to classic markets, NYC transforms […]
by Eman Sadiq This December, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will celebrate the third anniversary of its ambitious launch. High-res images of far-out star clusters and space cliffs, of cartwheel galaxies and sparkling nebulae, are a testament to both the JWST’s insane capabilities and NASA’s tireless efforts to illuminate the deepest secrets of our […]
By Cassidy LaPointe The “thought daughter” is perfectly poised: her room is messy, but not gross messy–tortured poet messy; the bags under her eyes are just prominent enough to express her anguish, but not enough to be ugly. Lana Del Rey is her god, The Secret History her gospel, and she treats The Bell Jar […]
by Alanis Castillo The Macaulay Honors Scholars Council (MSC) is the heart of student representation and engagement within the Macaulay Honors College community. With four representatives from each Macaulay campus—Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens College—the council works to foster connections through […]
by Zury Cordova 1. The Addams Family (1991) The Addams Family perfectly captures the spooky, cozy vibe of the starting fall season. It’s a fun and appropriate movie as Halloween approaches. Its gothic setting, creepy mansion, and odd characters counterbalance the humor and the family-loving relationship. This all makes it the perfect nostalgic watch for […]
by Prisha Rao Current New York City mayor Eric Adams ran on a platform to tackle crime, and now, three years later, he has become the first mayor to be indicted on federal charges. This shocking turn of events has sent shockwaves throughout New York City, reigniting fears of political corruption that many thought were […]
by Elaine Huan If you’ve ever found yourself so engaged in something that your self-consciousness fades and you lose track of time, you’ve felt what it’s like to be immersed in the flow state. First described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow refers to complete mental focus that often leads to more efficient, higher-quality work. But […]
By Zaina Mirza F1 in America: A Brief History America has found a new infatuation in Formula 1. The high speed and prestigious crown of Motorsport, with its state-of-the-art cars and daredevil drivers, has finally charmed the hearts of Americans across the country, much thanks to the massive success of Netflix’s Drive To Survive in […]
