Raising the bar: an exclusive behind-the-scenes of local sustainable chocolate shop

Matthias Jaylen Sandoval, Opinion Editor|February 10, 2023

Joy Thaler, owner of The Pod in Dobbs Ferry, takes TBN on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her chocolate-making process.

About the Contributor

Matthias Jaylen Sandoval, Editor-in-Chief

Senior, Matthias Jaylen from North Bergen, NJ is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Tower and has been involved in the publication since he was a Freshman....

Features

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Blood on the tracks: How safe are New York rails?

THE TRADWIFE MOVEMENT BLENDS vintage aesthetics with conservative ideals, promoting a return to
traditional gender roles. Some women claim it is empowering, while others argue it reinforces patriarchal
norms under the guise of choice.

The Rise of the Tradwife

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