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The politics of scaffolding: How sidewalk sheds shape New York City
How a safety measure meant to protect pedestrians became a lasting symbol of bureaucratic delay, economic incentives, and public indifference.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Apr 14


The rise of looksmaxxing and the politics of self-optimization
Though it appears an unassuming trend of better skincare, gym routines, and style, looksmaxxing can lead to unhealthy obsessions.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Mar 3


Decolonizing the liberal arts
Elite colleges promise diversity. While mostly successful, students say their curriculums still reflect uneven, often Western-centric frameworks.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Dec 9, 2025


Tuition increases leave low-income students cutting costs
As Barnard’s cost of attendance rises again, low-income and first-generation students say they’re being forced to cut meal plans, take on extra work, and rethink how they will afford another year on campus.
Pai Sinpatanasakul
Nov 18, 2025
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