On Jan. 29, millions of people around the world welcomed the Year of the Snake. While the holiday originated in China, many other countries celebrate Lunar New Year, especially those with a large Chinese diaspora or that were heavily influenced by Chinese culture in ancient times. However, celebrations in countries […]
Visit Dozens of Incredible Artist-Built Environments, Homes, and Studios Around the U.S.
Whether a self-taught artisan or a contemporary art titan, one can make artwork just about anywhere. As the saying goes, the only limit is your imagination. And when art and life intersect, sometimes the distinction between the two disappears. As the National Trust for Historic Preservation can tell you, homes […]
This Stern club highlights minority voices in the world of finance
Playing Family Feud to learn the fundamentals of finance and business is one of the many fun methods that the NYU chapter of BlackGen Capital uses to create community. BlackGen Capital, a minority-owned student investment fund, aims to provide opportunities and resources for Black, Hispanic and Native American students who […]
Welcoming Lunar New Year in a new home
Lunar New Year has always been the most important holiday in my family. Growing up in China, I would travel to the northern coastal province of Shandong to celebrate with my dad’s side of the family. It was a time for me to reunite with relatives I only get to […]
What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures
As we enter winter and the trenches of finals week, it is important to carve out time to take care of yourself. While social media may inundate us with new, trendy practices weekly, the best ways to take care of ourselves are often the customs we grew up with or […]
How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU
In an overwhelmingly bustling atmosphere like New York City, it is easy to feel lost in the crowd –– and disconnected from others –– especially as a college student navigating identity and seeking belonging. For many at NYU, multicultural sororities offer a solution: a place to build close bonds, reconnect […]
Finding community from Manila to Manhattan
Three months ago, New York City felt like a world away from home. Coming from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, I thought I was used to a vast, fast-paced metropolis. But New York City has its own rhythm — one I couldn’t keep up with at first. I […]
CFCL opened its flagship store at GYRE [Tokyo]
Words Alisa Ota Tietboehl The up-and-coming brand CFCL, which is gaining popularity for its unique forms and colors centering on knitwear, has opened its first physical store and flagship store CFCL OMOTESANDO at GYRE in Omotesando, Tokyo on October 19th designed by MMA Inc.
Ryan Gosling is the Newest Face of Gucci’s Latest Campaign
Words Cyril Foiret Gucci’s Creative director Alessandro Michele picked Ryan Gosling as the official new face of Gucci‘s latest “Valigeria” campaign. After Jared Leto, Harry Styles and Lana Del Rey, it’s now its turn to appear as the Italian luxury brand’s new ambassadors. And we Love the vibes! Shot by photographer Glen Luchford, the newest campaign focus around […]
A New Way of Understanding WA [Japanese meaning of Harmony]
Words Alisa Ota Tietboehl Arimatsu Narumi, an area near Nagoya, in Central Japan is famous for the historic tie dye technique, called Arimatsu Narumi Shibori since over 400 years ago