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 […]
by Jay Yuzovitskiy After his failed plot to stop California from building high speed rail, tech billionaire and alleged sex pest Elon Musk has founded a new venture: Starlink. A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth, Starlink’s stated goal is to provide “high-speed internet around the world.” As of September 2024, the service […]
By Alexa Jacinto On November 5, public facilities across NYC will be opened up as voting sites for the most widely covered election cycle— and as the day approaches, Macaulay’s large batch of now eligible voters have a chance to advocate for themselves. Generally, presidential elections tend to get the most media coverage, largely due […]
by Jackson Mushnick All views expressed in this article are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board, the Macaulay Messenger, or CUNY Macaulay Honors College. Incoming Macaulay students understand the impact of budget shortfalls. They do not have access to a laptop or MetroCards like their peers did before […]
