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For a Story on Disney, a Writer Tests New Waters

When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first in line.

 By Brooks Barnes

At ‘Playgrounds of Privilege,’ a Reporter Takes the Pulse of Power

Jacob Bernstein, a reporter on the Styles desk, writes about philanthropists, media magnates and other social connectors in New York City.

 By Sarah Bahr

Geeking Out Over a Word’s History

A circus performer, an unsociable student or someone who is ahead of the curve? Over the decades, a “geek” has been all three.

 By Sarah Diamond

Why Cover Saudi Arabia as a Travel Destination?

An editor on the Travel desk explains our decision to explore the Middle Eastern kingdom.

 By Stephen Hiltner

A Column in Which Age Takes Center Stage

For Paula Span, a columnist for The Times’s Health section, the subject of aging doesn’t age.

 By Josh Ocampo

A Kinetic Piece of Art Will Stop Moving

“Moveable Type,” in which screens flash fragments from The Times’s news report, has been in the lobby of the company’s headquarters since 2007.

 By David W. Dunlap

A Skyscraper Refurbished in Miniature and Memory

A model of The New York Times’s old headquarters in Times Square was missing the gargoyles that once adorned the building. Enter a graphics editor with a passion on the side.

 By David W. Dunlap

A Place for the Humble Thank-You Note

The Times’s investigation into the allegations against Harvey Weinstein won a Pulitzer Prize, and inspired a Hollywood movie. There were modest forms of praise, too.

 By David W. Dunlap

The Hardest Letter to the Editor

During President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, a reader sent the letters desk a brick inscribed with a message. No damage was reported.

 By David W. Dunlap

A Portrait Fit for a Publisher

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. steered The Times during an era of great change. His likeness now hangs at the organization’s headquarters.

 By David W. Dunlap

A Productive Chat on the Significance of ‘Slack’

Once referring to those prone to idle behavior, the word has come somewhat full circle.

 By Sarah Diamond

Looking to the Past for Early Meanings of Nostalgia

Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness.

 By Sarah Diamond

The History of ‘Stereotype,’ Written on Metal Plates

Stereotype printing is pressed into the story of The New York Times.

 By Sarah Diamond

Hey, Dude, What’s the History of Dude?

Over the decades, dudes have been fops, ‘dandified dilettantes,’ cool guys and surfers.

 By Sarah Diamond

The First Meaning of ‘Crush’ Came Long Before a ‘First Crush’

Cupid is no lexicographer. So, before Valentine’s Day, we looked into the evolution of the word “crush.”

 By Sarah Diamond

Do You Have a Tip About the Pageant World? We Want to Hear From You.

The Times has been covering the turmoil inside Miss USA, but our reporters want to learn about the pageant world more broadly, too. We’re interested in your stories.

 By Madison Malone Kircher

You Decided to Become a Mother. What Happened Next?

Times Opinion wants to hear about the challenges women face when they decide to become mothers.

 By Emily Holzknecht

Have You Applied for Federal Compensation for Nuclear Radiation Exposure? We Want to Hear From You.

We’re hoping to speak to people who have filed a claim through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. We want to know what the experience was like.

 By Catie Edmondson

Let’s Talk About Hollywood Portrayals of Asian and Asian American Men (and Real-Life Romance)

Please tell us your thoughts on representation of Asian and Asian American men you have seen onscreen, and how those portrayals may have affected your romantic life.

 By Matt Stevens

Students, What Questions About Paying for College Can We Answer?

We hope to tackle some essential queries — but we need your help.

 By The New York Times