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Sleepwalkers Anything But Sleepy with Electrifying Show at Rough Trade

July 29, 2019

The band aims to revitalize the pop genre and awaken positivity in its listeners.

Rock and RAICES

July 19, 2019

Native Sun, Stuyedeyed and Superbloom headlined a benefit concert to raise money for refugee aid.

Summer Sounds: Belgian Band Balthazar

June 18, 2019

Indie-pop band Balthazar recently ended a U.S. tour with a sold-out show in Brooklyn and is ready to take the American music scene by storm.

“Stars in the Night” Comes to NYC

September 12, 2018

By MORGAN STEWARD Editor-in-Chief Emerita “Please be advised: this show will have you on the move!�...

Film Focus: Young Love For Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2016

By LIAM HABER Contributing Writer With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here are some suggestions ...

For Sophomore Brian Wolfe, There Are No Rules and No Limits

February 11, 2015

By YIANA MATTHEWSStaff WriterPublished: February 11, 2015 When I first meet Brian Wolfe, Fordham C...

By MEREDITH SUMMERSLiterary Co-Editor & Copy EditorPublished: February 11, 2015 Hello, my name is Meredith Summers and I have a Type A personality. There. I said it. I have been trying to pretend for my whole life that I’m Type B, but I just can’t hide it anymore. Being a Type A person, I am all about maps. When I...

“The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk”

October 25, 2013

By KARA JAGDEO Asst. Arts and Culture Co-Editor Published: October 25, 2013 French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier is bringing his extravagant world over...

Neighborhood Stereotypes Are Important to Acknowledge

October 17, 2013

By MARIA FISCHER Opinions Editor Published: October 16, 2013 For anyone who resides in the famous Brooklyn neighborhood, simply saying “I’m from Williamsb...

Spring Celebration: Cherry Blossom Festival at Brooklyn Botanical Garden

April 17, 2013

By LUDOVICA MARTELLA Asst. Arts & Culture Co-Editor Published: April 17, 2013 The Brooklyn Botanic Garden will host its annual celebration of the blooming of its 115 Cherry Blossom trees with the two-day Sakura Matsuri festival on Apr...

Brooklyn Zine Fest 2013: Independent Publishers Unite

April 16, 2013

By BRIGITTE AYAZ Staff Writer Published: Sunday, April 14, 2013 For people who enjoy creativity...

Barclays Center to Host MTV’s Video Music Awards

April 4, 2013

By TYLER MARTINS Staff Writer Published: April 4, 2013 Brooklyn is quickly becoming a mecca for artists, and MTV hopes to bank on the aura exuded by the b...