The grounds of Paola’s shaky voice begin to reveal the rough path she followed to receive a full-ride to Columbia University. Paola Cruz, 26, is an undergraduate at Columbia University,…
A viral mini-clip of news anchor, Kevin Steincross from Fox News affiliate KTVI-TV, using a racial slur targeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s name circulated the internet after its airing…
As we reminisce on our childhood, the thought of LEGOs comes to mind. The classic Danish toy has had an effect on the lives of children everywhere, allowing them to…
The Not-So-Golden Years: Violence and Mistreatment in New York City’s Nursing Homes “Home is a shelter from storms—all sorts of storms,” reads one of the pictures on the wall at…
The Perpetuation of White Flight: How NYCHA Continues to be Affected by Racial Phenomena It is likely that you have heard of the ongoing deplorable conditions in the New York…
The Forbidden Journey of Adoption Through Foster Care Adoption through foster care was once considered unlawful and forbidden, thus forcing children who were in the custody of these families for…
The G in Greenwich: Once Groovin’, Now Gentrified Music, riots, protests and… coffee? That is what set the pace for the famed MacDougal Street in the 1960s. Then, a lively,…
Medicaid Fraud in Nursing Homes: An Endless Fight A quiet and peaceful air is what surrounds Central Park West between 106th and 105th streets, where the presence of an old-style…
As she dresses for the day, Mrs. Hitome realizes she has forgotten something important. After pinning her hijab and perfecting its placement, she smiles and affirms to herself, “now I…
Quality advising is key to academic success in college. Whether formal or informal, advising sets the tone for the coming semester. College is an adjustment for all students, traditional or…
