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Scientist Michael Purugganan named interim dean at NYU Arts & Science
In a May 27 memorandum to the Arts & Science community, NYU President Linda Mills and Provost Georgina Dopico announced the appointment of Michael Purugganan as Interim Dean of Arts & Science: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Purugganan, Silver Professor of Biology and formerly dean of science, as interim dean of […]
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I LOVE MY JOB Intimacy coordinator Angelica Gomez: She makes sure sex scenes are realistic — and safe
By Catherine Espejo The Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni controversy is one of the bizarre incidents involving an alleged case of sexual harassment in Hollywood. The case also put a spotlight on the role of an intimacy coordinator (IC) who was supposed to prevent exploitation of actors while filming romantic scenes. What is an intimacy coordinator and what is expected of them during the filming of sex scenes? Angelica Gomez, one […]
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Rally for mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani energizes grassroots New Yorkers
NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined more than 200 working-class New Yorkers in Jackson Heights, Queens to rally and get out the vote ahead of the June 24 primary. At the June 21 rally, event organizers noted their long-time support for Zohran Mamdani, saying that the city’s working-class majority, including communities of color and immigrants, […]
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Calendar from July
July 11 Financial Literacy Expo by N.J. Reentry Corp. Newark/Essex County 936-938 Bergen Street Newark N.J. Ongoing till July 15 The Courage in Care: Community Doulas and the Joyful Revolution of Birth Newark ArtSpace 355 Broad Street Newark N.J. Ongoing till July 20 Eva Noblezada in ‘Cabaret at the KitKat Club’ August Wilson Theatre 245 […]
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From Amazon Prime to Zelle, AAPI community’s favorite brands
Amplify AAPI has released its latest Cross Industry Report, offering valuable insights into the brand preferences, media habits, and purchasing behaviors of AANHPI communities—compared to U.S. adults and other racial groups. Created by NORC at the University of Chicago with support from AARP, Amplify AAPI is the largest and most representative public opinion panel of […]
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Food is resistance
By Maricar Tangonan When I first arrived in America, I wasn’t particularly fond of Mexican food. Back in the Philippines, my only exposure was to the Texas-Mexican variety which, while popular, doesn’t come close to capturing the incredible diversity and depth of Mexico’s regional cuisines. Living in New York City changed that completely. Here, I’ve […]
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‘Guess how much?’ Freebies in NYC
By Marissa Bañez Comedian/actor Jimmy O. Yang has a great bit about how his mom’s favorite catchphrase is “guess how much” to brag about bargains she’d gotten. That is so me! Recently, my mind, heart, and soul have been soothed by international and domestic art, literature, history, plays, concerts, architecture, interior design, fashion, etc. This […]
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Laurice Guillen is a devoted Nora fan in tribute film ‘Faney’
By Joel David The reverberation of a life after one has died is no longer new because of the dissemination of media-generated popular culture. It should be no surprise that the departure of Nora Aunor has affirmed what film critic and Jefferson public service awardee Mauro Feria Tumbocon Jr. described as “a subgenre yet to […]
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Mutya san Ibabao and the pageant mermaids of Northern Samar
By Cesar ‘Boyet’ LoveritaWhat an unconventional beauty pageant! The Mutya san Ibabao beauty contest has incorporated a unique underwater adventure into its competition. It is not just a “showcase of beauty and grace, but also a bold advocacy for marine conservation and tourism” in the province, according to organizers. This creative initiative, spearheaded by the […]