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Photo Essay: A Day in the Life with Mental Illness
One in five Americans lives with a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), yet there is often a lack of empathy found in discussions surrounding these life-altering ailments. There can be too much emphasis on diagnostic labels instead of putting each person as an individual first. Dionne Mobley, 49, loves to… Continue reading Photo Essay: A Day in the Life with Mental Illness
The Commodification of Social Justice
Walking into NYC’s flagship Bulletin store on Broadway and 17th street, you are inundated with vibrant yellows and pinks, edgy fashion, and cute trinkets. But these are not just any pieces of trendy clothing and accessories, they brandish feminist slogans and liberal jargon across them. The store holds denim jackets with “the future is… Continue reading The Commodification of Social Justice
10 Tips for Living a more Ethical Lifestyle
Since being in college, I have been on a journey to live a more ethical lifestyle, becoming more aware of what I consume and how it impacts on the world. In collaboration with my latest YouTube video, I wanted to share some tips that I have learned for how to live a more ethical lifestyle.… Continue reading 10 Tips for Living a more Ethical Lifestyle
The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Since moving to New York at the beginning of 2018, I have done my fair share of google searches and Pinterest finds on what are the best free spots in NYC. In hopes of helping others who are new to the city and/or are visiting on a budget, I have compiled a list of my… Continue reading The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Why I Stopped Going Out with Guys Who Hit on Me
The following post exhibits heteronormativity based on heterosexual personal experiences, but is not meant to minimize the experiences of other forms of sexuality As an insecure teenager, I was never obsessed with having a boyfriend, but I did wish boys were more interested in me than they were at the time. I was mainly focused… Continue reading Why I Stopped Going Out with Guys Who Hit on Me
Is it Acting if it’s just Psychoanalyzing your Life?
On a scorching hot Sunday afternoon in Manhattan, theater goers took refuge in the air-conditioned Lion Theater to see a one-woman play. An off-Broadway production, Recreating Keiter is an attempt at approaching several themes, all carried out through one character, one set and long monologues. The show was written and performed by Cindy Keiter, portraying… Continue reading Is it Acting if it’s just Psychoanalyzing your Life?
Korean Binge-Eaters Become YouTube Mainstream
With a Chick-fil-A bag perched on the table in front of her, Trisha Paytas opens her YouTube video announcing that she had a rough day. She starts eating her spicy chicken sandwich and shares with her audience that she has been emotional eating recently. The 27-minute video of her eating and talking has almost half… Continue reading Korean Binge-Eaters Become YouTube Mainstream
NYU International Student Defies Stereotypes
Xinyu Cheung appears reserved with her round black-framed glasses and an orange-cased Mac as she attends NYU classes, but there is more to her than what meets the eye. The 19-year-old rising sophomore, who goes by Alice, is studying journalism and sociology, while also minoring in business at Stern. She was raised as an only… Continue reading NYU International Student Defies Stereotypes
Humans of New York Speak on Flag Day
While every American knows to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it is less common to hear of festivities on Flag Day. June 14th is a day devoted to celebrating the flag every year, but many Americans are unaware of this holiday or do little to celebrate. To see what people think about Flag… Continue reading Humans of New York Speak on Flag Day
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