Media Literacy: the Blindspot of a Generation

THOMAS PHILIP — I am a member of Generation Z; the first generation to have grown-up without memories of life before the internet, when people got their news from TV or papers – credible mainstream sources that generally maintained trusted standards of fact-checking. Today, most of my peers get their news from social media –Continue reading Media Literacy: the Blindspot of a Generation

Urban Hawker: Singapore to New York

CADE RUTKOSKE — Singapore has long been a country known for its diversity. Since its days as a colony in the 19th and 20th centuries, it has been a landing point for Asian immigrants and European voyagers. The arrival of immigrants brought a bursting new culture, and with that came incredible new foods. Thus, SingaporeContinue reading “Urban Hawker: Singapore to New York”

A Soccer Fan’s Look at the Ballon D’Or

JOSEPH KENNEDY — As soccer fans prospectively look to November 20th in anticipation of the beginning of the World Cup, we must look back at the 2021-22 season and reflect on all that happened leading to Karim Benzema’s historic Ballon D’Or victory.  Benzema won the award with the second largest gap in points in theContinue reading “A Soccer Fan’s Look at the Ballon D’Or”

Biden Needs to Focus on North Korea’s WMD Buildup

ALEXANDER VIDRA — If you’ve been paying attention to international events, you’re probably focused on the war in Ukraine. If not Ukraine, perhaps you’re following the events in China as Xi Jinping just secured another five-year term in power or Iran as the demonstrations against the regime continue. But don’t ignore North Korea. Its threatContinue reading Biden Needs to Focus on North Korea’s WMD Buildup

Tennis in Europe: My Summer Experience

JULIEN DUJARRIC — Over the summer, I had the opportunity to travel around Europe to play tennis with the Tennis Europe program. The program consisted of 12 kids from many different states, whose ages ranged from 15 to 17 years old. To begin the trip, we all met up at JFK airport and said goodbyeContinue reading “Tennis in Europe: My Summer Experience”

The Rise of Scoot Henderson: Next NBA Star?

BENJAMIN LIEBERMAN — This October, NBA Draft Prospect Victor Wembanyama was the talk of the basketball world, captivating everyone with his 7’5 frame and unique perimeter shooting. However, Wembanyama is not the only generational talent in his draft class. A point guard for the NBA G-League team Ignite, Scoot Henderson is someone many NBA franchisesContinue reading “The Rise of Scoot Henderson: Next NBA Star?”

30 Years Old: 1992 in Albums

SEBASTIAN GAMBOA — Few periods in music history featured as dramatic a shift in the mainstream sound as the early 1990s. As hair metal’s dwindling popularity was swiftly eradicated by the gloomier sound of alternative rock, groundbreaking albums carried now iconic bands into the mainstream. 1992 especially stands out amongst its decade by the numberContinue reading 30 Years Old: 1992 in Albums

The Redemption of “Tommy P”

TRAIGH DEMASI — On Wednesday, October 26, the Collegiate varsity soccer team traveled to Horace Mann to play their penultimate game of the season. Coming off of a 2-1 victory over Poly Prep the previous Friday, the team was feeling confident about their chances. Unfortunately for the Dutchmen, starting goalkeeper Jeremy Rosenbluth ‘23 was outContinue reading “The Redemption of “Tommy P””