Weaving Ends

Author: Lisa Brundage

  • MAC-aulay vs PC

    We created a video skit highlighting the benefits of Macintosh operating system compared to the Windows operating system. The video was shot on location at the Apple Store at Broadway and W67th Street.

    We chose to highlight the Apple store because the Macs are an integral part of the lives of Macaulay students. The Apple Store is one of the newest and most dominant additions to the West 67th Street Business District.

    We learnt that people are not willing to be recorded on camera and that you cannot film any Apple Store employee. And if we work as group, we can come up with many interesting ideas. We learned that it is important to carefully plan out the project before we jump into it. We helped each other to know the applications better such as iMovie and Garageband.

    Mohammed Alvi – City College

    Hyeondo ‘Luke’ Hwang  – City College

    Deboleena Kanjilal – City College

    Madeeha Khalid – City College

    Erhnan Posluk – City College

    Ahsan Sayed – City College

    Nazana Weeks – City College

  • Transportation by ASCJC

  • Review of Magnolia Bakery

    Qikun Tan, Sara Wong, Raymon Ang, Christna Christodoulou

    We reviewed Magnolia Bakery as customers.  We tasted a few of their baked goods and drinks and observed the atmosphere.

    Magnolia Bakery is a well known establishment and we wanted to introduce it to new comers to the area and people who have not heard of it.

    We learned that the city is full of rich food and some of the best baked goods can be found in a deceivingly quaint looking storefront.

  • LINCOLN CENTER GONE WILD!

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    Albina Khayrulina (Hunter College)
    Kimberly Fung (Hunter College)
    Jose Andres Jaime IV (Hunter College)
    Simratpal Kaur (Simmi) (Hunter College)
    Barbara Joseph (Queens College)
    Samantha Rivera (Baruch College)
    Melanie Boyce (Hunter College)
    What did you do- Why did you choose it- What did you learn?
    We chose Lincoln center because of its interesting history and its iconic status as New York City landmark. Some of our group members attended school in the area, and were enthusiastic about choosing this location.

    We did a historical analysis, and a summary of the variety of services provided at the Lincoln Art Center.

    We learn a lot of fun facts about the center. It was designed by Robert Moses, and President Eisenhower attended the groundbreaking ceremony. Some of the pictures we found show that that ceremony was a star-studded event.

  • Farmers Market

    Tech Fair

  • Winter Skin on 67th

    1. We explored the upkeep of of winter skin with the help of makeup and skin care boutiques on 67th.

    2. We all suffer from dry, flaky skin and chapped lips during the winter season.

    3. We learnt about the three main steps of hydrating skin and preventing the degradation of the skin.

  • Magnolia Bakery: Making Cupcakes and Helping Haiti

    Magnolia Bakery

    The Delectable Display at Magnolia

    Our group, including Norrell Edwards, Julia Agee, and Briar Cromartie, investigated the Magnolia Bakery at 69th St and Columbus. We decided to find out if the cupcakes are worth the hype, and along the way we learned something about the business’s effort to support Red Cross Relief in Haiti.

    *What did we do? We walked from the Macaulay building to Magnolia Bakery, enjoying the snowy scenery. At the bakery, we purchased two cupcakes, and performed an objective, analytical test on the quality of the cupcakes and the relation of cupcake deliciousness to cupcake reputation. Despite our small sample size, we suspect the rumors are true. The cupcakes rock.

    * Why did we choose it? We chose it because, like most adolescents, we love cupcakes. Except Briar, he didn’t have one. He claims this is not a result of cupcake hatred. He suggest we perform a similar experiment at “Sugar” and compare results. This is a possibility for future research.

    * What did you learn? We learned, first of all, that we still like cupcakes, especially at Magnolia Bakery. But, perhaps more importantly we discovered that Magnolia is supporting Red Cross Relief efforts in Haiti. For ever $3 cupcake purchased, $1 is donated to the Red Cross in Haiti. So far, they have raised over $5,000.

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    Photos of Norrell and Julia with cupcakes:


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    Video from Inside of the Store:

    Magnolia Bakery

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    UMapper


  • Transportation in NYC

    Transportation in NYC

    What did you do? We walked around 67th street to film various modes of transportation.

    Why did you choose it? We chose it because it is an important aspect of everyday travel in the city and it is also how we get to the Macaulay building for every common event!

    What did you learn? We learned of all the different transportation methods available to us whenever we venture into NYC.

    – Nicole Boffa, Michael Evans, Phillip Ma, William O’Reagan, Jose Pena, Christina Vicidomini – All from CSI

  • Tavern on the Green

    Jan Stepinski (CCNY), Karim Abdelrazek (CCNY), Jason Efthimiades (Queens College), Christopher Mammano (Lehman College)

    We created an interactive timeline about the Tavern on the Green, illustrating its history through text and pictures and its present through our own video. We learned how to use new artistic techniques in technology. The mediums we utilized allowed us to better study the transitory state of this historical landmark.

  • On the Beaver Trail…for FOOD

    View On the Beaver Trail…for FOOD in a larger map
    Collaborative efforts of: Benny Wong, Baruch Tabanpour, Ronald Ademaj, Samira Khan, Adam Dikker
    We went to several different eateries and searched for exquisite cuisine.
    We chose to do this because we are proud BEAVERS. Go CITY!!!!!
    We learned how to use google maps and embed them in websites!!