Youth Night Provides a Safe Space for Poughkeepsie Kids
A local non-profit serving over 75 inner city youth comes together in downtown Poughkeepsie to provide safe night of singing, dancing, sports, and activities. Continue reading Youth Night Provides a Safe Space for Poughkeepsie Kids
Tutor Volunteers to Inspire Poughkeepsie Youth
Football aired on the television, pie was served at the table, and this traditional Thanksgiving dinner acted as the catalyst for Arlene Dyer’s future. Continue reading Tutor Volunteers to Inspire Poughkeepsie Youth
Photojournalism
All photography by Emily Houston. Continue reading Photojournalism
Book Review: “The Only Street in Paris”
Of the 6,100 streets in Paris, the Rue de Martyrs is the only one that matters. Continue reading Book Review: “The Only Street in Paris”
Parisian Storybook
The book begins with the acknowledgements; an homage to those who influenced the production and experience. Continue reading Parisian Storybook
Music Review: 1989, One Year Later
During the fall of 2014 the leaves in New York City were changing, and so was Taylor Swift. Continue reading Music Review: 1989, One Year Later
Visual Arts Review: The David
Located on Via Ricasoli across from the fancy, modern art store that my roommate purchases her painting supplies from and the bus station where we caught the bus to the Fiorentina vs. Milan soccer game lays the Galleria dell’Accademia. Continue reading Visual Arts Review: The David
TV Review: Parenthood
Julia Braverman (Erika Christensen) is the best friend that you share an imported bottle of Chianti Classico wine with while simultaneously sipping with jealously over her seemingly perfect life. Continue reading TV Review: Parenthood
The Fitbit Phenomenon
As the clock turns to 3 o’clock, Mariel Porfido, Brian Apfel, and Amanda Greco all look down at their inconspicuously placed Fitbits to gauge their daily progress towards 10,000 steps. Continue reading The Fitbit Phenomenon
Restaurant Review: Rossi’s
Marist students, alum, and Poughkeepsie locals crowd around the entryway. They attentively wait and listen for an older woman with a New Jersey accent from behind the counter to call out their order number. Continue reading Restaurant Review: Rossi’s
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