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Celebrating Juneteenth is a Political Statement. And an Act of Joyful Resistance
By Lori Perkins Juneteenth means more this year than any other year. Much like Pride this year. It really doesn’t matter what...


“An Anthology of Love Stories Almost Never Told”
By Bella Cannizzo I hopped on the 1 train in my usual rush to get somewhere. Headphones in and zoning out. A sign on the subway caught my...


Tea and Infamy Goes to the Movies: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life/Austenland
By Elizabeth Kerri Mahon Memorial Day weekend usually means blockbuster, popcorn movies with lots of explosions (I’m looking at you,...


Best Coffee Shops in NYC to Get Shit Done
By Bella Cannizzo My semester just ended! YAY! In the chaos of finals, I found myself wanting to escape campus to study and write...


Pink Floyd at Pompeii on IMAX: Worth the Watch if You’re a Fan
By Lori Perkins Watching Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii on the giant IMAX screen was a surreal experience for someone like me, who...


May the Fourth Be With You
By Bella Cannizzo May the Force be with you… and may the Fourth read with you! The biggest day for Star Wars fans is approaching– May 4,...


First Time At Coney Island
By Bella Cannizzo Vintage Photos of Coney Island - Business Insider (Site) I have never been to Coney Island. For many years, I have...


One to One: John & Yoko Review
By Lori Perkins I came of age in the 70’s, so the John Lennon I remember lived in my city and I was honored to know that he and Yoko had...
Spring Accessories and Where To Find Them
Bella Cannizzo The first day of spring is tomorrow, March 20th! In honor of its arrival and the beautiful weather, I put together a list...


Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day When You’re Not Irish
By Lori Perkins I grew up in New York City, so there has never been a time when I was not aware of St. Patrick’s Day, but I have not a...


Author Justin Torres Comes to Manhattan University
By Bella Cannizzo This past Monday night, I had the privilege of attending Manhattan University’s Major Author Series, which spotlighted...


How Daylight Saving Time Shapes Our Experience of Time
Bella Cannizzo On Sunday, March 9th, daylight saving time begins. At 2:00 a.m., the clocks will “spring forward,” pushing us an hour...


Spiritual Renewal: How This Lent Is About Others, Not Just Me
Bella Cannizzo I would not consider myself an extremely religious person, but I believe in a higher power, being a good person, and...


A 24-hour Economic Blackout
By David T. Valentin Today, people all around the United States are refusing to make purchases as a sign of protest against companies...


Deadline Extended to Feb 23rd for Riverdale Avenue Books Call for Essays for THE BIG BOOK OF EVERYDAY RESISTANCE
By Lori Perkins We have a great book, but it’s not big enough, so we’re extending the deadline to We’re making this book even bigger!...
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