Katie Olsen

Editor at Large

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Vale, Songwriter Rod Temperton

If you’ve never heard the name Rod Temperton before, you’re probably not alone. The talented English songwriter, record producer and musician sadly passed away earlier this month, and it’s brought his name—and …

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NYC Reimagined: City of Women

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Even though the biggest (and arguably most recognizable) statue in NYC is Lady Liberty, most of the streets, monuments, bridges and buildings in the city are named for men. For their upcoming …

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Cup Noodles Museum, Yokohama

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While many think of Cup Noodles as a cheap snack or hangover meal, the flavorful little pack stands for much more. Way back in 1958, Momofuku Ando invented the world’s first instant …

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Yiddish in the 21st Century and Beyond

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Yiddish is a thousand-year-old language. With many words originating in the Bible, it makes sense that there’s no term for “email” or “transgender” or so many other modern-day words. However two people, …

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Flamingosis: Bright Moments

New Jersey-based Flamingosis (aka Aaron Velasquez) released his gorgeous record Bright Moments a month ago. The sample-based album, which the artist worked on for several years, features a lush, layered sound that’s …