The situation on the ground in Libya has been in constant flux since violence and protests broke out in mid-February. In the air, Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi assaulted civilians in a slew of bombings and shootings roughly a week after the start of the protests. These attacks came after escalating violence against civilians by mercenaries, and […]
The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science
I recently read The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science by Julie Des Jardins. The book discusses prominent female scientists, from the Nobel Prize-winning Marie Curie to Rosalind Franklin –- the brilliant scientist largely passed over for her work uncovering the structure of DNA, to Lillian Gilbreth – engineer, psychologist, and […]
Congress Rules to Remove Rocky Mountain Wolf from the Endangered Species List
In an unprecedented action, Congress has elected to revoke the Rocky Mountain wolf’s endangered species status. A clause removing the animal from the list was included within the proposed congressional budget. This provision takes away federal protection from the gray wolf populations in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Utah, giving the responsibility to state wildlife […]
There’s a Show for Us…Somewhere
In marketing, from film to clothing, teenagers are seen as an important demographic who spend their parents’ money primarily on luxuries. So why does this model not work in musical theater? Many Broadway shows are meant for the whole family, but some are clearly geared towards certain ages. For both the young and old, these […]
Trimming Down America’s Deficit
Shortly after Congress avoided a mass government shutdown with a deal addressing spending priorities for the remainder of the fiscal year, President Obama announced a plan to cut The United States’ Federal debt by $4 trillion over the next 12 years. After largely staying on the sidelines during the fight over the budget deficit, President […]
Fighting Nuclear Radiation in Fukushima
An earthquake that released 9.0 magnitude waves was followed by a subsequent tsunami that killed hundreds of people, caused buildings and ships to be washed away from shore, and triggered a series of massive fires. Hundreds of people are dead and thousands remain missing. Now, Japanese civilians must also face the aftermath of what is […]
To Be Safely Thus — ‘Macbeth’ Review
Macduff, sword in hand, enters Macbeth’s chamber with a vengeance. He does, in fact, have to avenge the death of his entire family. Macbeth retaliates and a full-blown sword fight begins; suddenly, something unexpected happens. Macbeth, after a significant flourish, disarms Macduff and gains hold of his sword. It’s clear that Macbeth has the upper […]
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Visits Roosevelt House
Shaun Donovan, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, visited the Roosevelt House for a Youth Roundtable before heading back to D.C. As the youngest member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, Donovan has been actively involved in changing the face of housing and urban development in New York City, in particular affordable housing for low-income […]
China Crackdowns on Dissidents
With the spread of the revolutions in the Middle East, Chinese authorities have been cracking down on dissidents to suppress the call of a “Jasmine Revolution” against the government. In what seems like a reversal of the Red Scare, the police have been investigating for a network of rebels, who are believed to be an […]
4 Pennsylvania Plaza: the Revitalization of Madison Square Garden
They call it the “World’s Most Famous Arena.” For over the last decade, it has been anything but. Madison Square Garden has been home to two of the most dysfunctional franchises in all of sports. The New York Knicks, run into the ground by front office executives Scott Layden and Isiah Thomas, and the New […]
