Flag Day: What people in Washington Square Park think of it

Long Sha, 29, China, Student at New York University “Flag Day? I don’t think I have heard of this. I am not a U.S. Citizen, so I guess that’s why I don’t know about it or know how people celebrate it. I do know that the flag symbolizes freedom and power. I see it a lot, even when I didn’t live in the United States I always knew what the American flag looked like. Everyone here seems to really like the flag, so I’m surprised I haven’t heard about today being Flag day.”

Evan Foey, 30-year-old Real Estate Broker “I always remember that June 14th is Flag Day because it is also my sisters’ birthday. Every year, we are celebrating her on this day, so I don’t pay much attention to it being flag day. I do appreciate the flag though, because it represents our freedom and pride. I honor the flag all year long, I consider myself to be very patriotic. Maybe that’s why I don’t feel the need to do anything special today. It’s kind of impossible to fly a flag here in the city, but my parents fly one at our home in Massachusetts. I do have one on my desk phone and my laptop; I am very proud of it.”

Sabrina Guervil, 21, Philadelphia, Student at New York University “Todays the 14th? Oh yeah, I know that today is Flag Day- it’s labeled on my calendar as a holiday. Other than saying the pledge of allegiance this morning, I don’t plan on doing anything to honor or celebrate the flag. I consider it to be the most prominent symbol of the country though. Growing up, I warmed up to all the songs before games and sporting events. I know every word to America the Beautiful and The National Anthem. Although, I really have never flown a flag, and I don’t think I even own one. So, I would say I am about a five on a scale of being a patriotic person; ten being the most patriotic.”

A Neighborhood Joint

"To The World Farm"

A transplanted Angeleo, Skylar woke up last Saturday with a sore throat. Instead of the doctor she headed right to the juice bar at To the World Farm, a produce market combined with a juice bar catering to the healthy lifestyles of Williamsburg, Brooklyn since 1998.

“I got a shot of ginger and a grapefruit juice,” she says “I always come here if I am trying to be healthy, or if I start to feel ill, because I know it gives me the proper vitamins my immune system needs. And the low prices are a bonus!”

To the World Farm is a small local business described as “healthy and fresh with respectful workers,” by many Yelp reviewers, and “a place where you don’t have to swift through a pile of greens because they’re all that good.”

As you enter the store you are overcome with the smell of fresh fruits and flowers, as if you were walking through a garden. After picking out their items, a few customers walk through the wide aisles over to the juice bar to order their daily dose of vitamins from the store owner.

Owner Armando Chang, believes that the store stands out because “we have more access to the ingredients.”

While our customers were almost always young and hip, they’re being joined now buy older converts to juicing. “I think because they have realized the health benefits our juices provide,” Chang says.

Whether for a sore throat or other affliction, Chang recommends his most popular drink, The Green Juice, consisting of pineapple, cucumber, kale, spinach, and celery.

Kylie Marsh: Q&A

Small, funny, and sassy perfectly describes Kylie Marsh, a 21-year-old girl from the Southeastern part of the United States. The middle child, and sibling to an older sister and younger brother, Marsh is full of life and loves people. The New York University student is a social girl who talks a lot. This explains why she enjoys using Twitter. It gives her the opportunity to express her every thought. She finds pleasure in meeting new people from all parts of the world, and deeply believes that everyone can teach you something.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Durham, North Carolina. This was a dominantly black community. I began commuting to the town of Cary for high school, a more heavily white area. This is where I attended a private school that gave me a better education than Durham would have.

How do you spend your free time?

Of course, I like to sleep, and I try to exercise. However, the documentary, “Living on One Dollar,” is what I enjoy watching most if I have any spare time on my hands. It’s very intriguing.

How did you end up in New York City?

After high school, I wasn’t sure what to do. I attended Santa Clara for a semester but ended up dropping out for personal health reasons. I decided to take a gap year, live at home, and get a job as a waitress. During this time, I attended a community college for a year. However, I was thirsty for a challenge. I was drawn to New York University because I liked how it values learning and provides amazing opportunities.

What are you studying at New York University?

I’m studying Journalism. I chose this because I’ve always wanted to do advocacy, and I feel like this gives me that opportunity. Journalism provides me with an avenue to always be learning new things.

What are you most proud of?

I’ve never felt prouder than when I completed my first semester at NYU. This took an abundant amount of hard work. I felt this sense of pride because I knew I did it; I picked myself back up. I raised all the money, paid my way here, and after many failures, successfully completed a semester of college.