Pandemic Playlist
This is the music that either describes the pandemic to me or music that I listened to most during the pandemic.
Brian Villani Art Gallery
These pieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art depict various interpretations of nature from artists of different cultures and time periods.
Closing the Distance
2020 is an unprecedented experience for many of us. Our lives were suddenly put on hold. Despite restrictions like quarantine, people still found ways to close the distance.
Memories of Green
Green. A color that’s like no other: a mixture of blue and yellow, the color of life. It’s different shades so vivid and gorgeous that even with the naked eye, you can see the beauty of what Earth has to offer. The memories that we feel most resonate with the color green are our experiences with music, nature, and food.
Memories of Green
In this piece, I describe what it is that connects me to the color green, particularly with regard to my childhood experiences.
The Color Purple
Everyone at one point has connected to the color purple— you can’t deny it! From carrots to quartz, from socks to mirrors, the color purple is everywhere, and we’d like to share a couple of our favorite memories of the color.
Analyzing the Musical Elements in Hamilton
Do not throw away your shot! Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the musical elements of the Grammy award winning opera.
Bluets
Memories ’bout blue times and blue vibes.
La Boheme a Hot Take
A comparison of La Boheme a classic opera and modern day society.
Hamilton: The Contemporary and Historical Contexts
Have you ever wondered why Lin-Manuel Miranda chose such a diverse cast? Do you really know who Alexander Hamilton was? Explore our presentation to find out.
Intersections in La Boheme and Rent
A look into the intersections within La Boheme and Rent regarding plot, message, and cultural meaning.
A Deep Dive into Residential Food Waste in NYC
Have you ever thought about where the food in your garbage can ends up? Reading our poster will make you think twice before discarding the leftovers on your plate!
Still Waiting for Lefty, even in the 21st century
A present-day version of Clifford Odets’ Lab Assistant scene which originally depicted ruthless behavior in business is represented in our rewrites along with the social and political issues of the 21st century.
The Prevalence of Japanese Knotweed in NYC Green Spaces
You may have heard about alien invasions in popular media, but have you heard about the menace that might be on your very street: the Japanese knotweed.
We’re Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrels Aid in Reforestation
The Eastern Gray Squirrel: replanting the forest one forgotten nut at a time!
Correlation between Human Population and Size and the Population of Blue Jays
NYC’s population is vastly different than that of Long Island so how would that affect the population of wildlife?
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adults’ Mental Health
Have you ever wondered how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting adults’ mental health? Well, look no further! In this study, I have investigated this very question.
The Effects of Human Activity on the Hudson River
Human activity, including climate change and water pollution has had a detrimental effect on the Hudson River’s fish populations. Are they in long-term decline?
Waiting for Lefty Scene Rewrite: “Joe and Edna”
In the following scene, Clifford Odets addresses budget cuts, and its effects on financially disadvantaged families. For our scenes, we kept this theme and added a modern twist on it.
Effects of Pets on Mental Health
Previous studies have suggested a positive relationship between humans and domesticated animals and the goal of this study is to see how this relationship can vary between different age groups.
