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Ten Articles All Doctoral Students Should Read

Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who vote for Trump's "big beautiful" bill Courtesy of USA Today. Dear Commons Community, Elon Musk escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump’s tax and budget m […]

University of Virginia President James Ryan, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than ‘fight federal government’ University of Virginia president, James Ryan.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) Dear Commons Community, James Ryan, the president of the […]

X-Rays from Hell: Lessons on Cultural and Civic Resilience from David Wojnarowicz By Rocco Praderio Photographer unknown, David Wojnarowicz mugshot from Danceteria raid, 1980. All photos for this piece are […]

"O Oysters, come and walk with us!": An Oyster’s Role in Resiliency Planning By Megan Diebboll Brooklyn Bridge Pier 5 Oyster Research Station. (Megan Diebboll) Animals hold a critical yet often […]

Can Cities Survive Mass Tourism? By EJ Katz Poblenou today— factories next to luxury high rises. (Wiki Commons) In the post-pandemic era, the demand to get a […]

Carving Out Space: The Resilience and Tactical Urbanism of Skaters By Taylor Richards A DIY skating spot in Queens. (Taylor Richards) Unknown to many urban planners, city residents, […]

The Road Best Traveled: Exploring Desire Paths in Queens By Sebastian Sopek Desire path on a sunny day. (Sebastian Sopek) Located at the intersection of three Queens neighborhoods […]