Words by Clark Adomaitis Illustration by Katie Herchenroeder Do you ever try to reconnect with friends, acquaintances, or lovers in the spring semester after the long, desolate month of January, but the conversations seem a bit awkward? If you have not hit each other up or sent memes in over a month, this is probable….
By Brahmjot Kaur The season of love is upon us, but that does not stop college students from canoodling the rest of the year. Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr have shaped dating culture for millennials and Generation Z. With approximately 50 million Tinder users across the globe, it is evident how impactful dating…
Words and Photos by Brahmjot Kaur How is it only February? When the semester starts to drag, it is time to consider planning a DIY Spa Night. Here is a step-by-step guide with a few suggestions and great products you might consider checking out. Step One Pick some tunes! Here are a list of some…
Words and Illustration by Jaqueline Bautista As the New Year started, social media platforms were flooded with inspirational quotes, new gym videos, and memes about toxic relationships. Recently I have been seeing posts about spotting toxic relationships and leaving toxic people in the past. This whole movement begins with the idea of bettering yourself. The…
Words by Jaqueline BautistaIllustration by Katie Herchenroeder The temperature continued to drop in the last days of January 2019, and so did the serotonin levels in some of our brains. Seasonal affective disorder or S.A.D. is a form of depression correlated with seasonal changes. While its most commonly experienced in cooler climates, some may experience…
By: Deja Senna-Leslie Illustration By: Katie Herchenroeder November is finally here and had no hesitation bringing in that harsh cold weather with it. It’s cold now but frigid weather is approaching! Did you know that it’s almost a must to switch your skin care regimen when the weather switches? Outdoor temperatures have a huge impact…
By: Shale Briskin Photo By: Shale Briskin Not many things in life are more complex than hip-hop, and few types of hip-hop, if any, are more complex than the gritty sound of New York street hip-hop. However, most New York rappers that fit this profile are longtime veterans from the 1990s and early 2000s. Since then,…
By: Deja Senna-Leslie Photos By: Deja Senna-Leslie It was a lovely, breezy Sunday afternoon when I took a quick stroll through some unfamiliar streets in Harlem. I noticed a pattern of murals and graffiti consuming the buildings like decorative tattoos. It can be a magical experience to be exposed to so much visual arts…
By: Ibtasam Elmaliki Photo By: Ibtasam Elmaliki On July 1, 2018 New York became the first state to enact a law that requires all public schools to incorporate mental health into their health curriculum. The law took effect in September once the school year started. As of now, there are no strict guidelines on…
By: Clark Adomaitis Photos By: Clark Adomaitis I sat on the third floor balcony of the Great Hall on the early afternoons of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. No events occurred, only students relaxing. I recorded and reviewed the sights, sounds, and smells. Thursday, September 27, 1:30 P.M. My mood instantly goes…