New York

Steer Clear of Midtown: The Ultimate NYC Christmas Activity List For Locals

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Avoid the Midtown crowds — get to know the heart of New York City with these holiday celebrations!…

December 14, 2023

In an article about two essays about New York City, a post card with the words "New York City" across a cityscape. The post card is in a grey rain puddle.

Their Lost New York: Essays by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Lewis Mumford

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Lewis Mumford present their visions of old New York.…

October 18, 2023

‘And Just Like That…’ It’s Like Aidan Never Left

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Big or Aidan? Season 2 of the Sex and the City reboot reintroduces an old flame.…

August 13, 2023

In this article about Massapequa, a mural of the town's mascot, a Native American chief is reaching completion.

Massapequa and Its Mascot: On the Wrong Side of History

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

A Long Island town fights to save its Chief…for none of the right reasons.…

July 13, 2023

A drawing of Marist College shows a building completely rendered in grey scale.

Everything You Can’t Do at Marist College

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Some colleges offer more opportunities for fun than others.…

September 5, 2022

An illustration of protestors against the Brooklyn Tower

The Brooklyn Tower Is New York’s Reckoning With Gentrification

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

As Brooklyn’s newest skyscraper rises, expectations for an equitable future for the borough plummet.…

June 19, 2022

An image a night with translucent ghosts floating under the streetlight

3 Chilling Ghost Stories That Take Place in Small Towns

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

Rural communities can be rich with history, but they can also have their fair share of phantoms and paranormal activities.…

April 7, 2022

The August Central Park Concert Offers Grand Post-Pandemic Festivities

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The long-awaited music event offers a star-studded musical roster and heralds a return to live festivals for New York City.…

July 28, 2021

‘Severance’: How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives

Study Breaks Staff

Ling Ma's 2018 novel about a deadly pandemic parallels and almost predicts our own situation more closely than we realize.…

July 24, 2021

An illustration of Black performers of Summer of Soul

Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ Is a Vibrant Portrayal of a Forgotten History

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

After being neglected for more than 50 years, unearthed footage from the Harlem Cultural Festival demonstrates the importance of honoring the music of Black artists.…

July 22, 2021

Because of COVID-19, NYC and LA Are Seeing Their Housing Problem Get Worse

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.…

September 28, 2020