After 17 action-packed days of competition in Sochi, Russia, the 2014 Winter Olympics have come to a close. Many astonishing records were set this year, including the costliest Olympics ever. With over $50 billion in expenses, Russia made the 2014 games the most extravagant Olympics ever—bigger than London 2012, and bigger than Beijing 2008. Russia […]
T.E.S.T.S.
It’s 8 a.m. Today is S.A.T. day. No wait. It’s A.C.T. day. Nope–G.R.E. already? Oh man, that M.C.A.T. just took the wind out of my brain. We have a great system going here. Too many people? That’s no problem at all; the educational system has a way to quantify you. A way to strip away […]
Let’s Talk About Race, Gender, and Education Please — Opening Overdue Conversations in Macaulay’s Own Living Room
The countdown for the screening and discussion of the award-winning 2013 documentary American Promise was quickly approaching 0:00. Students, alumni, teachers, and friends streamed through the Macaulay building’s open doors, past a greeting sign that read, “Macaulay Honors College at CUNY: Supporting Excellence” and up the series of steps to the Screening Room on the […]
Oops, Excuse Me. I Didn’t Mean to Spill My Coffee on Your Prada Dress.
In a city of over eight million people, we are blessed to have a subway system that takes us to virtually any corner of the city. Taking the subway is often cheaper and faster than trying to navigate a car on busy city streets or trying to hail a cab during rush hour. It may […]
Security At What Cost?
The Edward Snowden leaks unleashed a firestorm of controversy and debate over the extent of NSA spying. With an increasing number of young, Internet-savvy Americans praising Snowden’s actions, the controversy reveals a significant generational gap regarding online rights. Many people in Washington argue that collecting data is necessary for anti-terrorism efforts and national security, but […]
Food That Pops: Clinton Street Bakery
Pancakes. Pancakes are a gift from the culinary gods. They are so versatile and are beckoning for toppings, but if you’re a purist, you can eat them plain with a little bit of maple syrup, of course. Before I go any further with this review, I just have to issue out a disclaimer: there is […]
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
Carmelo Anthony is easily the greatest player to put on a Knicks uniform since Patrick Ewing. Last season, he led the Knicks to a 54-28 record and their first playoff series victory since 2001 (vs. the Toronto Raptors). He’s craved the bright lights and, individually, he’s lived up to the hype. Continuing with the trend, Anthony […]
Which Disney Character Are You?: A Discussion About Buzzfeed
At 11 p.m. last night, I realized that I had not started any of my homework. I had been on my computer for hours, so I must have accomplished something, right? I read the news in a digestible format, laughed along and sympathized with “16 Things Only People With Unique Names Would Understand” (Moette Nehama […]
Who’s the Lucky Jackpot Winner?
With four fights left until his scheduled retirement, Mayweather is still eyeing bigger payouts. “Money” has been Mayweather’s motto since he separated from Bob Arum and formed his own Mayweather Promotion. Seventeen years into his career with no losses suffered, Mayweather has become skilled in entrepreneurship and psychological warfare. He dismantled Oscar De La Hoya […]
Food That Pops: The Meatball Shop and OddFellows Ice Cream
This past weekend, I spent a great day in Williamsburg with my mom. Whenever I am able to come to this hipster haven, there are two locations that are always on my hit list: The Meatball Shop and Oddfellows Ice Cream Company. These places are perfect for a relatively cheap meal in an increasingly expensive […]
