Vandalism or art? Graffiti is often categorized as vandalism instead of art; however, the “graffiti mecca” known as 5Pointz has re-define the terms “art” and “graffiti.” Located in Long Island City, Queens, 5Pointz consists of warehouses covered in the colorful … Continue reading
Fashion: A Racist Industry Fashion is all around us especially in Manhattan. Living in New York City, we have access to some truly amazing fashion. New Yorkers probably pass thousands of clothing stores everyday. Walk down Fifth Avenue and what … Continue reading
Practically despising old, black and white films, I was very uneager to watch Nosferatu and after realizing that not only was it a black and white film but also a silent film, I was done. With the technology in today’s … Continue reading
For my creative project animation, I decided to focus on the theme of social class and hierarchy. In Gogol’s The Nose, Kovaloff awakes one morning without his nose and desperately tries to hide his loss to avoid social humiliation. Throughout the … Continue reading
Born and raised in Long Island, Melanie DiPalma attended Centereach High School where she participated in many of her school productions. Now, Melanie is a freshman at Baruch College and a performer in the school play. Ariel: I know you … Continue reading
Voltaire once said, “Originality is nothing more than judicious imitation. The most original writers borrow one from another.” And to an extent, Voltaire is right. Many works of art are mere replicas of a previous work. Although most writers, directors, … Continue reading
After reading Kafka’s Metamorphosis, I wasn’t really surprised or disturbed by Gogol’s The Nose. In fact, I found the story to be very interesting but also very confusing. When reading the short story, many questions popped into my head. It … Continue reading
When reading Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, I experienced many different emotions. In the beginning, I was disgusted by the idea of a man turning into a cockroach; however, as I continued reading, I began to feel compassion and sympathy for Gregor. “I … Continue reading
Hi everyone! My name is Ariel Yuan and I am actually named after The Little Mermaid. I was born in Queens, New York; however, my family (my parents, my older sister, and my younger brother) moved to suburbs of Poughkeepsie … Continue reading
