Archive | May, 2013

Kathleen Culliton’s Final Reel

The following are three edited stories from a fruitful semester: Citi Bike advocates and adversaries convened in Fort Greene on Apr. 25 to debate the big bike question. But despite concerns over safety, parking and corporate branding, Citi Bike is here to stay. One woman is making big waves in the fight against domestic violence. […]

Comments Off on Kathleen Culliton’s Final Reel Continue Reading →

Life After Arranged Marriage

Arranged marriages are a common tradition in many cultures. Over half of the world’s marriages are arranged, according to 2011 UNICEF study. While it is considered a coveted tradition for many families to find the perfect match for their son or daughter, for some people, it is not always the fairy tale ending. Women involved […]

Comments Off on Life After Arranged Marriage Continue Reading →

Step Team Shaking Things Up in the Bronx River Houses

There are plenty of afterschool programs in many of the city’s public housing communities, but a local group of teens in the Bronx River Houses are doing things to their own beat. Elly Yu has been following an impressive group of girls who organized their own performing arts group and had their very first competition […]

Comments Off on Step Team Shaking Things Up in the Bronx River Houses Continue Reading →

Is Prescription-Free Contraception Around the Corner?

Comments Off on Is Prescription-Free Contraception Around the Corner? Continue Reading →

Citi Bike is Here to Stay

Citi Bike advocates and adversaries convened in Fort Greene on Apr. 25 to debate the big bike question. But despite concerns over safety, parking and corporate branding, Citi Bike is here to stay.

Comments Off on Citi Bike is Here to Stay Continue Reading →