Three people crowd around the small monitor of a camera, cautiously reviewing footage. On the other side of the camera, cast members mingle, waiting to hear if they finally produced a take the production team was happy with. A wave of relief sweeps over the cast as the crew announces that there will be no […]
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The Show is Back On: The Return of Live Music After Two Years
It was surprisingly quiet for a New York City Tuesday morning as I walked to Hunter College a few weeks ago. I relished in the silence, which was short-lived, interrupted by the sound of…is that jazz? I looked around, expecting to find an ensemble of buskers jamming in the streets. The sidewalks were empty but […]
Macaulay and Honors Program Students at John Jay See the New York Philharmonic
Students in the Macaulay Honors College and Honors Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice saw “An American Triptych: Mazzoli, Davis, and Adams” at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, Oct. 22. The highlight of the evening was a clarinet concerto written by Black composer Anthony Davis entitled, “You Have the Right To Remain Silent.” […]
‘Squid Game’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Show of All Time
A still-twitching body shoved into an incinerator. Masked men in bright pink jumpsuits harvesting organs. A man pours himself a drink while dozens of people are shot on his screen. These are only a few scenes from Netflix’s newest hit, “Squid Game.” In less than a month, the show has reached 111 million viewers, surpassing […]
Has Emily Mariko Found the Recipe for Success?
TikTok content creator Emily Mariko has arguably taken the internet by storm with her salmon rice bowl recipe, but has her rise to fame really been so quick? For those who do not spend 12 hours a day on TikTok, her recipe includes mashed-up salmon and rice, microwaved with an ice cube and parchment paper […]
A Voter Guide to New York City’s 2021 Mayoral Race
This year’s general election is slated to be one of the most significant in New York City’s modern political history. Thirty five council seats and the mayorship are currently up for grabs, and the outcome of the election is certain to shape the course of the city’s future in the years ahead. With debates raging […]
Megan’s Pop Culture Watch: October 2021
Media is messy. With countless social platforms and ever-changing trending pages, it’s easy to miss the biggest headlines. Here’s what you may have missed from the pop culture world this month. 1) The Most Dangerous Game When it arrived on Netflix in mid-September, “Squid Game” quickly rose to being the platform’s highest-viewed show in history. […]
Time Magazine Names Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 2020’s People of the Year
Every year since 1927, Time Magazine has selected one person, group, concept, or movement to be given the honor of Person of the Year. Before announcing 2020’s honorees, Time Ceo and Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal went on TODAY to announce the magazine’s shortlist. The top four contenders for the honor were: President-Elect Joe Biden Felsenthal said […]
Day and Night On Those Ferry Rails
By SIDDRAH ALHINDI This is an anecdote I wrote back when I was commuting to college and when learning was in person. Remote learning is safe and has its advantages, but it also makes us reminisce on an ordinary routine that now sounds like a great escape. Despite being born and living in New York […]
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
There is no denying that the holiday season, a favorite time for an overwhelming majority of the American population, will look very different in New York City this year. The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade has not been cancelled. However, the event will follow CDC guidelines to impose restrictions on the usual celebrations. Maximum capacity […]