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How to Survive in New York as an Unpaid Intern (and still be Fabulous)

Instagram: @djprimeaux The job market is tough. You need work experience just to get...well, more work experience. It's an endless, ruthless cycle that makes all young twenty-somethings that are now entering the job market feel lost. One of the ways many college educated men and women are getting this much needed experience is through internships. It's a great way to spice up their resume, grow in knowledge of whatever industry they are trying to enter, and meet people that could influence their future employment. The problem is most of these internships are unpaid.  Many young people flock to New York City hoping to snag a great internship and start their ascent into a lucrative career. So, how are these hopeful interns supposed to survive life in Manhattan, a grand city known for its grand expenses, on a zero dollar income? Here are some tips contributed from actual New York City interns who are making that chance of a lifetime work out just fine.* Firs...

Event: Escort at the Bowery Ballroom (New York, NY)

by Dalton Primeaux The 17 piece disco band, Escort , played an amazing, energetic show at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan on Saturday August 17th with opening band, Midnight Magic . Both bands brought the audience a blend of classic disco and funk with new age electronic dance elements and vocals, and the crowd loved it. Everyone was on their feet, dancing, having a great time. The energy in the audience was unbeatable. I think after experiencing Escort live it's safe to say disco never died, it was just revamped. Front woman of Escort, Adeline Michele - in a Nicole Miller print dress and hat by Crowns of Nyanga (styled by Irini Arakas ), oozed sex appeal and glamour like the vocal and fashion icon she is. Michele, born and raised in Paris, France, grew up in a very large and musically talented family. She has been singing and touring professionally since she was 5 years old, when she joined a choir in Paris. Michele is also a working model and was able incorpora...

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