Photography by Rex Kwon By Tiffany Matos What happened to the joy of reading? The power of printed words can enrich our imaginations and mentalities in a special way. If you didn’t know, reading can help in multiple ways such as mental endurance, reducing stress levels, enhancing empathy, strengthening brain connectivity, and improving cognitive function. It is recommended by the National Library of Medicine to read for 20-30 minutes a day in order for cognitive benefits to t

Design by Max Pearson By Max Pearson If one thing defined Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign, it was ambitious ideas. Promising universal child care, rent freezes, free buses, and a $30 minimum wage, Mamdani's progressive stances strongly appealed to young New Yorkers feeling the squeeze of inflation and an increasing cost of living. With 75% of voters aged 18-29 voting for Mamdani (including 83% of Black youth, 85% of young Latinos, and 82% of young women), the new mayor ente

Photo provided by artist By Nafissatou Yattassaye Andriantsara Raharijao is a creative artist originally born in Madagascar. She migrated to the United States in 2014 with family in hopes of it being a vacation, yet she stayed here. Raharijao is currently a junior at City College, majoring in art. Previously an art history major, Raharijao decided to pursue studio art and digital design while still being able to explore art history as an interest and a skill to hold on to. In