Letter from the Editor: Farewell Empire State Tribune

In January, I wrote a Letter from the Editor when I assumed my position as Editor-in-Chief and responded to mixed feelings surrounding the Empire State Tribune. I stated that “Although I am graduating in May, my goal is to leave the EST with a positive legacy — a foundation for the future EIC to follow.” Upon receiving positive feedback on the EST under my leadership, I am confident that I will leave the publication with a positive legacy. However, leaving with a foundation for the future EIC to follow has proven to be much more challenging.

The King’s College Is Last Christian college to Close in NYC

The King’s College announced that it will not hold classes for the Fall 2023 semester and is pausing operations until further notice as of Monday, July 17. As a result of ongoing financial turmoil and having its accreditation revoked, the college decided to temporarily close while in search of a “strategic alliance.” The college began publicly looking for a partner in Jan. 2023, and ended its former partnership with Primacorp in April.

The Inside Story Of The King’s College Death Spiral Of 2023

The perilous state of Documents and interviews with insiders offer a more complete picture of key economic, strategic and circumstantial factors leading to the dramatic turn of events that left students, staff, faculty and families in limbo for months. in New York City developed over decades, hit turbulence in the past two years, then turned into a stunning death spiral in the Spring 2023 semester.

Finding ‘Mad Dog’ Under the Washington Square Arch

Hidden in the cacophony was a distinct sound of music. As you follow the music, you come across two musicians, Caleb Hickman, 23, who is from Brooklyn, and Shaheen Malick, 30, who hails from Manhattan, under the Washington Square Arch. The occasional tourist, photographer or child stops to watch the duo, mesmerized by Caleb’s ability to freely pick his acoustic guitar while Shaheem’s body sways instinctively with his bow as he plays the cello.

CityDanelle GonzalezMay 9, 2023city, washington square park, music, band, Danelle Gonzalez, Secondary FeatureComment

Accreditors Inform King’s of Investigation Findings

The King’s College’s academic accreditors conducted another meeting notifying the institution of their investigation findings last Friday, April 28. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) clarified that the conclusions presented are not final, nor do they constitute any definitive verdict on King’s accreditation status going forward. The findings presented, according to MSCHE procedures, “represent only the first step in a multi-level decision-making process.”

CampusColby McCaskillMay 1, 2023Colby McCaskill, campus, 2023 kings financial crisis, msche, Secondary FeatureComment

Callum Jenkins Delivers Intimate Performance at Rockwood Music Hall

Callum Jenkins, a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, performed a heartfelt performance on stage one of Rockwood Music Hall on Tuesday, April 18. The atmosphere in the room was intimate and cozy, and the music was soothing and soulful. It was a perfect atmosphere to enjoy Jenkins' unique style of music, and the audience was really engaged. As Jenkins performed each song, the audience attentively listened to every word and clapped when the song was completed.

Keeping the Books: NYC Plans $53M Library Budget Cut

The three New York City public library systems are facing budget cuts totaling nearly $53 million as the city looks to slash spending next year. Beyond the numbers, the struggle to keep libraries funded has become a major fight this spring between lawmakers and the many New Yorkers who depend on branches to take out books, study and use computers.

CityJoanna InscoApril 27, 2023Joanna Insco, city, new york city, new york public library, Library, budget cuts, protest, Secondary FeatureComment

Neo-Paganism: The Movement Filling the Power Vacuum of a Crumbling Church

(OPINION) It’s no secret that the Christian community is shrinking. Headlines like “America’s Christian Majority is on Track to End” and “The Weird Spiral of Declining Christianity in America” grace endless reputable news outlets’ religion and culture sections. It’s also no secret that spiritual practices like witchcraft and astrology have been making waves, especially in the Gen-Z and Millennial communities.

OpinionJulia JensenApril 26, 2023Julia Jensen, Opinion, neo paganism, Secondary Feature Comments

BREAKING NEWS: King’s Announces Termination of Primacorp Partnership with Change of Board Members

The King’s College officially ended its partnership with Primacorp Ventures and switched out members of the Board of Trustees, according to an email announcement from Chairman Henry Morriello sent on the evening of Friday, April 21. “The King’s College and Primacorp Ventures, Inc. have mutually and amicably agreed to end our collaboration agreements,” Morriello said, “including with respect to board representation and involvement in operations.”

Dancing the Night Away With The Golden Geese

(REVIEW) The Golden Geese comprises Cameron Mitchell, the lead singer and guitarist, Jamie Alegre, the drummer and singer and Brett Bass, the bassist. These three men captivate the crowd on stage with their upbeat tunes and raspy and smooth voices. From their unique voices to their heartfelt country lyrics, The Golden Geese have something for everyone. Their music is a blend of folk, pop and rock, making it enjoyable for all music lovers. They are able to transform any country cover into a work of art with their unique performance style.

Exploring Political Correctness in “The Thanksgiving Play”

What happens in our present cultural climate when four well-meaning white actors try to present a culturally-sensitive, authentic play about the first Thanksgiving? It’s a clever premise and one that is quite hilariously realized in a production of Larissa Fasthorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play” at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

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“Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is a Hilarious Ode to the Mishaps of Amateur Theater

(REVIEW) Following their 2017 success on Broadway with “The Play That Goes Wrong,” the British comedy group “Mischief” returns to Broadway this month with a new show that also explores how a live performance can fall apart on the stage. “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is a classic re-staging of J.M. Barrie’s iconic fairytale about the boy who never grew up where everything that can go wrong—does. The mishaps begin innocently enough: a forgotten line, a malfunctioning stage light, but as the evening progresses, things go (quite hilariously) from bad to worse.

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The King’s Players Pull Off A “Killer” Agatha Christie Performance

The King’s Players put on a show “to die for” featuring Agatha Christie’s murder mystery “And Then There Were None” in the City Room of The King’s College on Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15. Directed by Emily Zielinski, a sophomore in the house of Susan B. Anthony, the cast and crew featured members from every house and class year within the two-hour play.

CampusMelinda HuspenApril 18, 2023campus, The King's Players, Melinda Huspen, Agatha Christie, murder mystery, Secondary FeatureComment

Mattilyn Winburn on Her Presidential Term at King’s

The student body elected Mattilyn Winburn as Student Body President for The King’s College’s 2022-23 school year on Feb. 24, 2022. Winburn, a senior in the House of Clara Barton, spoke with Colby McCaskill, City Editor at the Empire State Tribune, during Interregnum XVIII about her time as the student body president during a season of financial woes and continued ambiguity about the King’s future.

Rural America Gets Its Hilarity-Filled Moment in “Shucked” on Broadway

(REVIEW) A new musical opens this month at Nederlander Theatre celebrating (and poking fun at) a piece of American culture not often seen on the Broadway stage—the rural farming communities of middle America. “Shucked,” a musical from Nashville songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, takes place in the fictional Midwest area of Cobb County, a rural community of farmers who are content with life within their own community.

CultureEli JohnsonApril 14, 2023Eli Johnson, Review, Theatre Review, Theatre, broadway, Culure, Primary FeatureComment

Can New York City be Everyone’s “Campus?”

When touring colleges, The King’s College might have looked a little different from other colleges and universities. Instead of a campus built on a plot of land, King’s occupies three floors in a Lower Manhattan office building. If you were to look through some of the brochures, you would see the phrase, “New York City is your campus.” But is this really the case for all students?

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NCT DREAM Begins its First US Tour in Newark

Popular K-Pop group, NCT DREAM, began their first US tour in Newark at Prudential Center on April 5. As a sub-unit of SM Entertainment's NCT, the seven-member group is touring the western part of the world for the first time since its debut in 2016. International fans now have the opportunity to see the group and experience their music live as they tour many big cities across the United States.

CultureMyrian GarciaApril 11, 2023Myrian Garcia, NCT DREAM, K-Pop, Neewark, Concert, Secondary FeatureComment

Illumination Finally Produces Second Good Movie: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"

(REVIEW) “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will delight Mario lovers of all ages and has officially removed Illumination Entertainment from the one-hit wonders list. The movie is a bright, endlessly colorful, celebration of the games that children and adults across the world have played for decades.

I Stared into the Eyes of A Tiger and Felt Peace

(OPINION) I needed the tiger’s strength, their composure, their fighting spirit. So I finally booked my $25 guided tour at CFAR on a Sunday afternoon. The only thing separating us was the chain link around the enclosure and about five feet of distance. I saw the tiger looking at me, and we locked eyes. Her eyes were the most stunning blend of turquoise and amber. Her face was calm, like she was looking past my eyes into my soul. Some people’s adrenaline levels would shoot up if a tiger ever got within five feet of them. Looking into her eyes, I felt a sense of peaceful reassurance wash over me.

An Inside Look Into Cultures Through the Lens of Food

It often goes unrealized that food is always present in both the decisive and mundane moments of life. When celebrating a friend’s graduation, there is food. When mourning the loss of a loved one, there is food. When you invite the person you want to get to know better over to your house, there is food. When you celebrate the start of spending the rest of your life with someone, there is food. In a way, food signifies important parts of life.

CultureDanelle GonzalezApril 6, 2023Danelle Gonzalez, food, culture, Secondary FeatureComment