Jun 13The Evergreen Allure of Indie BookstoresWalking into a small bookstore in the Village is an anomaly in itself. There are so many to choose from on nearly every corner, some niche, some secondhand. Each delivers a unique experience that you could not find elsewhere yet masters an aura of familiarity that could make anyone feel…Bookstores4 min read
May 11Reflections.This city is the greatest in the entire world, full of life and love on every corner. It beckons you into its heart and constantly reminds you that even your best self can be better. It can also be the loneliest. Here, you only have yourself to rely on. It…Reflections1 min read
May 9Steinhardt student governments make strides in efforts to rename schoolAfter releasing a joint statement on Dec. 8, 2021, the undergraduate and graduate student governments at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development are moving ahead in their efforts advocating for the removal of billionaire Michael Steinhardt’s name from the school. The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government and the Steinhardt Graduate…NYU3 min read
May 8In Islam, Parents Day Is Every DaySociety allots annual holidays to recognize parents. This recognition is welcome, as our parents play a significant role in shaping who we become and help put us on the path to greatness. However, we should not only recognize mothers and fathers on a single Sunday every year. …Islam1 min read
Apr 21M.T. A. to launch pilot program testing subway platform screen barriersOn Wednesday, Feb. 23, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced the launch of a pilot program to test platform screen barriers in subway stations after years of arguing against the idea. …Mta3 min read
Apr 14J.K. Rowling and the Cancel Culture MythIn his own cultural battle with the United States, Russian president Vladimir Putin complained of Western “cancel culture” by unexpectedly namechecking J.K. Rowling, British author of the beloved Harry Potter series: “J.K. …Jk Rowling3 min read
Feb 23Open Mic Night at Nuyorican Poets Café Brings NYC’s Creatives Together in Time for Black History MonthOn Feb 2., doors opened at the Nuyorican Poets Café at 9:30 pm. The small crowd congregated outside filed into the intimate, warehouse-style venue, finding their seats as the lights dimmed and the live band on stage played a rhythmic tune. The All THAT! Open Mic Night occurs on the…Nuyorican Poets Cafe2 min read
Feb 23Acceptance is easier than you thinkAmerica is divided. Our nation, which was once built on the foundation of unity, has now isolated neighbors from each other and turned brother against brother. In times like these, how can people of different beliefs and different backgrounds possibly remain unified under threats of terror and nuclear warfare? How…Usa Today3 min read
Feb 23Muslim Representation in Film and TelevisionGrowing up, I treated “Muslim” as a dirty word. It remained unspoken outside the four walls of my home for as long as I could help it. No one liked Muslims. We were too different. Some may even go as far as to call us “evil.” Granted, I knew none…Representation13 min read
Feb 23“On My Tallest Tiptoes”“I’m a mirrorball / I can change everything about me to fit in.” When I try to think of words or phrases to describe what makes me me, quite a few come to mind: writer, poet, raconteur, bibliophile, music-lover, chocolate addict, et cetera. However, these facets of my identity rarely…Taylor Swift3 min read
