Diva KC | layout editor Growing up in New York City, taking the bus or the subway was an integral part of my day. I started and ended my day on the Q47 or Q50, always passing through the 74 St – Broadway train station to get to my destination. Public transportation in the city is reliable and vast. I rarely turned to other methods … Continue reading Diva’s Desk: 3/26
Liz Mantush | staff writer Every weekend Cecelia Jackovi goes back to her hometown of Mt. Lebanon to work. She doesn’t drag herself there or dread her shift. Instead, she is greeted by two smiling faces, excited to see her and spend time together. She works as a nanny for two young children ages 3 and 6. She has been with the family for almost … Continue reading A nanny, a server and a hostess walk into a bar…
Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The small, silver Becco’s hot dog cart looks like a prop from a movie set in Manhattan. It’s dotted with an eclectic collection of stickers from around the country, and a big, yellow umbrella advertising Sabrett hot dogs sticks out of the top. That look, said owner David Becki, is one of the reasons his business is in demand. “The hot … Continue reading Becco’s gives Pittsburghers a bite of New York
Noah Fries | staff writer Federal prosecutors charged 26 people, including former and current college basketball players, for involvement in multiple point-shaving schemes, authorities announced on Jan. 15. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf said in a news conference that the scheme stretched across 17 Division I men’s basketball programs and involved 39 players. He alleged that the defendants fixed or … Continue reading 26 people charged in college basketball point-shaving scheme
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Democrats have finally broken their losing streak, but they need to take notes on what worked. The outcome of last week’s elections are starting to show what it will require for the Democratic party to take back control of the White House in 2028. After a crushing blow in the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats needed a win more … Continue reading Lessons to be learned from last week’s election
Naomi Girson | opinions editor I’ve never been so invested in another city’s election as I have been in New York City’s because I’ve never seen politicians quite like theirs. New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, D is beating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, I in the polls by 10 points according to CBS News. All elections, no matter how small, are important, but … Continue reading Ayyy, Zohran Mamdani’s walking here! Straight into the mayor’s office
By Evan Penrod & Salena Moran | Staff Writers You are all ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure to New York City in lieu of the upcoming holiday season, but only for a day. With a limited time and budget, how can you possibly experience the hotspots of Manhattan in just twelve hours and on a budget? Don’t get overwhelmed just yet — this … Continue reading NYC in 12 hours: How to maximize your time in the Big Apple
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