Love Lost and Found in 'Call Me By Your Name' Sequel

     André Aciman never set out to write the next great gay American novel. When he began writing the award-winning Call Me By Your Name, he only had an Italian villa and youthful desire in mind. The author is not one for strategic messaging or grand schemes but rather finding the most direct way to bare his characters to his reader....
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Rush Tickets: The Cheapest Broadway Tickets With The Best Seats

General rush tickets are discounted Broadway tickets sold for day-of performances at shows' box offices. I've found that these tickets have the cheapest prices with the best seats compared to TKTS tickets and resale tickets on StubHub. The tickets are usually for orchestra level seating (the closest section to the stage) which sell for $100+ when b...
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Studying Abroad: A Reflection Halfway Through

Image from The Abroad Guide
I have been studying in London for the past two months; it is about midway through the semester, and as I reflect on my time here thus far, I'd like to share some of what I have learned.  ​Expectations…as humans, we naturally tend to anticipate and ponder our futures. Before going abroad, it was difficult to avoid this tendency; thinking back,...
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Why I Transferred Universities

Transferring to Northwestern
I spent my freshman year of college at Fordham University at Lincoln Center and then transferred to Northwestern University for my sophomore year. People constantly ask me why I transferred schools and the answer is not one that can easily fit into a surface level conversation. The most general reason I usually give is that I transferred because I ...
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The Timeless Band

From www.grammy.com
Over the past summer, many movies have come out. One, in particular, piqued my interest: Yesterday, the movie recalling the classic band, The Beatles. When I heard about a movie in which everybody on the planet, besides one man, has forgotten about The Beatles, I knew I had to see it. Although this movie was not great, it made me remember my l...
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You're a Wizard, Harry

From Bustle
 As I went through the typical stages of growing up- adventuring outside, discovering hobbies, making friends- there was one thing that was a constant: reading. I loved reading book after book, meeting new characters, learning about fantasy worlds, and pretending I were inside the pages. Reading always felt so safe and comfortable to me- If I ...
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Excellence is Contagious

Northwestern University Class of 2019
The week was finals week at my university and I was feeling the pressure of final exams, projects, packing, and leaving all my friends behind. On top of my academic commitments, my sorority had asked if I could set aside a day to take photos for the graduating seniors, as some of them were unable to pay for a professional photographer for the ...
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A World with no Mirrors

from daily mail.
Human beings are naturally drawn to attractiveness. Through the many psychology classes I have taken, I have learned about this concept and how it can affect many aspects of our lives. For example, when people view someone they deem attractive, they are instantly under the impression that this person has more positive attributes such as intelligenc...
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Tips and Tricks for the Active Mind: Everyday Mindfulness

from tiny buddha
I have always found that my mind and thoughts are extremely active; they tend to come whenever, wherever, especially when I am intending to stay present. Luckily, through lots of exploration, I have discovered ways in which I can bring these thoughts to rest, and try to remain calm. Find YOUR exerciseWhen you hear the word exercise, you might get t...
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Persevering in the Face of Long Distance

      This summer I experienced being in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend of nine months. As this was my first time doing the whole long distance thing, it was not until the summer actually began that I realized I would be putting  much more effort, energy, and time into the relationship now that we were not a...
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Fitness Dos and Don’ts

from girlslife.com
When beginning your fitness journey, you may feel dread, stress, or just have general questions. However, once you are aware of some basic guidelines, you will likely feel more ready and confident about your understanding of fitness and the ways in which you should be treating your body. Do:ExperimentWhen I first started making my fitness a pr...
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My Guide to Running

Through my high school years, I enjoyed being part of the track team; I loved connecting with other team members, showing school pride, learning about my strengths as a runner, and becoming stronger. However, my heart was never fully in it, because I always dreaded going to the track meets and having the spotlight on me- in track events, you are ru...
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Using Openness To Address Cultural Appropriation

When I was in elementary school, I refused to wear my áo dài to school because I knew kids would point and laugh at me like they did when I brought Vietnamese food in a thermos for lunch. That's one of the reasons why I personally find it upsetting that non Asians dress up as Asians and wear clothes inspired by asian cultures as a costume. Those pe...
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The Age of Technology

In an education class I took, we talked about the importance of empathy, and how it has decreased, mainly in relation to the influx of technology and social media. Ultimately, we have lost a ton of our ability to connect due to how technology has distracted us and taken over many of our jobs . Empathy is one of the most important&nbs...
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bSmart Tips to Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

December is right around the corner— filled with holiday lights, eggnog and the occasional snowfall.  But joy and cheer aren’t the only things running rampant.  Consistent coughs, sore throats and body aches can prevent you from getting all of your holiday shopping done and put a damper on your mood.Shop Mischa Lampert Beanies here!Luckil...
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Elizabeth White: Revolutionizing Dance + Visual Tech with Premiering Production

On a misty November morning, I sat down with the multi-faceted Elizabeth White, founder and artistic director of the Elizabeth White Creative: a brand new production company making its premiere work OAETH :: on Saturday December 8th at the Center of Performance Research in Brooklyn.  The Elizabeth White Creative (EWC) is a new-media contempora...
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Confidancers: How NYC Choreographer Djouliet Amara is Inspiring Dancers to Feel Confident

I’ve been a dancer my whole life.  Often when I tell people that I’m a ballerina, their eyes will widen wondrously and they will proceed to say something along the lines of, ‘I've never met a real ballet dancer before.’  Next, they usually ask me questions about strict diets and intense training routines-losing sight of what it is that in...
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Djouliet Amara: A Virtuoso Reshaping the Dance World

On a beautiful November afternoon I caught up with Djouliet Amara, a 23-year old NYC-based professional dancer and choreographer, who is making waves in the dance world with her innovative approach to movement, choreography, and what it means to be an artist in this industry.  Amara greeted me in the doorway of the coffee shop with a bright sm...
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Spotify's Discover Weekly Changed My Mondays

Motivation and Mondays are not usually one-in-the-same.  It’s the start of the same routine, week after week.  Usually, the emergence of Monday morning means less flexibility in your schedule, free time to do fun things, and enjoyment of the little tasks that you have to do.  This is what most people’s weeks look like until Friday af...
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Why We Can’t Forget about the Kavanaugh Confirmation

It’s been a few weeks since Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to sit as a Supreme Court Justice, and the media has since stopped covering the story in its spotlights.  When major events in our country are no longer broadcast in high amounts, it is easy to forget that they happened entirely.  However, this event in particular should not be for...
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