Mary DurocherJulia Jacklin’s Crushing is an Anthem of Growth and Heartbreak‘‘I remembered early days / When you took my camera / Turned to me, 23 / Naked on your bed, looking straight at you,’’ Julia Jacklin…2 min read·Oct 29, 2020----
Mary DurocherFemale Celebrity Contributions to Androgonyous Fashion in Pop CultureFashion, identity, and gender are continuously intertwined concepts that impact the way we present ourselves and navigate through our…7 min read·Aug 13, 2020----
Mary DurocherHunting for Treasure in Bay RidgeThe promise of treasure is often thought of as childish once we reach adulthood. We scoff at the idea of going treasure hunting, of…3 min read·Dec 24, 2019----
Mary DurocherWelcome to Bluestockings: This isn’t Your Average BookstoreOn Allen Street, in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, there’s a radical bookstore that’s hidden in plain sight. Among a plethora of brunch spots…6 min read·Dec 23, 2019----
Mary DurocherBook Review: ‘‘Edinburgh Twilight’’ is a Fun Read for Fans of Murder Mystery NovelsThere’s an undeniable thrill that accompanies a reader when indulging in a murder mystery novel. The ability to sit in one’s favorite…3 min read·Aug 19, 2019----
Mary DurocherWhen it Comes to Safe Staffing Lisa Blodgett and NYSNA Aren’t Backing DownIt’s a calm Sunday afternoon in March at the emergency room at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. The nurse to patient ratio is a…6 min read·May 15, 2019----
Mary DurocherFilm Review: ‘On the Basis of Sex’ is a Refreshing BiopicFrom the first scene, where a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones)confidently walks up the steps of Harvard surrounded by a sea of…3 min read·Jan 19, 2019----
Mary DurocherReview: ‘Meddling Kids’ Lives up to its Pop Culture InspirationLoosely based on Scooby-Doo, the novel ‘Meddling Kids’ by Edgar Cantero is an ode to nostalgia while still holding its own as a unique…2 min read·Jan 13, 2019----
Mary DurocherReview: Black Mirror’s ‘Bandersnatch’ Pushes BoundariesAt first, I was skeptical about the concept of an ‘ interactive film’. When I heard that this film-length episode would give viewers a…3 min read·Jan 3, 2019----