Tanvi Kumar explains the important relationship that street art plays in creating citywide conversation.

Kali Kugler muses about the secrecy of imagination and daydreaming, and its power to transform the way one thinks.

Dan DeMarse reflects on his suicide attempt and how choosing to share his story fulfills his desire for visibility.

Krissy Williams discusses the social media phenomenon of “mental illness chic” and how the romanticization of it can be harmful.

Ian M. Fastert reflects on a personal experience with rewatching a film – and when/how exactly this turns into an unhealthy obsession.

Qianhui Lin discusses the inaccurate stereotype that chihuahuas have been associated with.

Rachel Trapp recounts an experience getting scammed in New York City.

Nina Lu discusses the design industry’s battle between rapid urbanization and a wish to return to the “wild.”

Paige Daniel dives into the history and meaning behind the mosh-pit, and what its return post-pandemic represents.

Eli Nadler recounts an experience visiting The Rooftop Cinema Club and urges readers to visit for a nostalgia-based curation.

Reace Dedon reflects on the rate at which trends are “in” and “out” on social media and the threat this poses to decade iconography.

Avery Slezak reports on the Franklin Furnace Archive.