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As the votes come in for the 2022 election, results show that Republicans didn't have the red wave that they predicted. But with the races closer than expected, democrats are left to wonder where they could've closed the gap. We visited a local barber shop in Racine Wisconsin in the days preceding the election, to hear their take on the political situation. 

This piece was produced by Ana Altchek and Sabrina Salovitz for NYU Pavement Pieces. Photo by Tatiana Ramirez

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What brings NYU community members to 404 Fitness? Mandy Taheri stops by one day and tells us three people's perspectives.

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There's a burgeoning subculture of young adults living in New York City who are becoming Catholic. As reporter Fiona Murphy anticipates her baptism into the Catholic Church this upcoming spring, she asks herself, is she riding a trend or finding God?

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Taylor Irish reports on the childcare desert in New York City.

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After the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, Iranian Americans began protesting against the Islamic Republic weekly. Craving community, members of the diaspora started organizing social gatherings outside of the protests, including dinner parties at strangers' apartments.

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'Sober curious’ refers to individuals who are interested in reevaluating their relationship with alcohol. The term began to rise in popularity about three years ago and has now expanded to various markets, like social media platforms, retailers and bars. Is it just a fad though? Or this new form of nightlife signifying a larger shift in American drinking culture. Through speaking with influencers in the sober curious space as well as business representatives in the industry, reporter Ana Altchek explores the roots of this new trend and whether or not its here to last.

This piece was produced and hosted by Ana Altchek for NYU Pavement Pieces.

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