GetLit: Nonfiction / ‘Rugs and Revelations’

Illustration by Sadie Wood

GetLit is a semimonthly series featuring works of fiction and creative nonfiction submitted by New School students. Each month has two opportunities to submit: an open call and a themed call. November’s theme was “Thank you, next.” This month’s themed call selection is “Rugs and Revelations” by Aadvika Gupta.

Nighthawks: Kings Theatre brings back funk

Illustration by Jacey Chen

Welcome to Nighthawks — a biweekly series where writer Sam Brule travels to noteworthy nightlife epicenters across New York City to observe and report about the night, atmosphere, and people of the weekend. Tonight, we’re at the historic Kings Theatre in Flatbush to see Cory Wong help make funk music popular again.

Love, Lucy: How to set boundaries as an anxious person

Illustration by Lydia Chiu

Setting boundaries can be difficult, especially if you’re someone who deals with anxiety. This week, Lucy Loveland is here to help you learn how to advocate for yourself and your needs. Love, Lucy is the New School Free Press’ weekly advice column, where writers anonymously share thoughtfully researched solutions to your questions about life.

Concrete Jungle: Navigating NYC weather

Graphic by Jennifer Chung

Welcome to Concrete Jungle — a biweekly series where Brooklyn native Madison Black helps you navigate the ins and outs of NYC as a college student. Think of it as your personal survival guide, if you will. This week, we’ll get into navigating NYC weather.

GetLit: Fiction / ‘He Who Has Taken Food’

Illustration by Lilli Eller and logo by Sadie Wood

GetLit is a semimonthly series featuring works of fiction and creative nonfiction submitted by New School students. Each month has two opportunities to submit: an open call and a themed call. To submit your work or find more information, please visit GetLit’s submissions form. This month’s open-call fiction selection is “He Who Has Taken Food” by Jessica Hakim.