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(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

PhD Live! is making research accessible

Unlike the typical poster presentation format that most research showcases follow, PhD Live! gave doctoral students the chance to present their studies in a fun and engaging way.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor April 11, 2025

Flashing lights, peppy jazz music and $3,000 on the line — not a typical setting for most academic conventions. But for NYU’s inaugural PhD Live!, held at The African Grove...

(Courtesy of Max La Manna)

Q&A: Navigating the NYC service industry through a chef’s lens

Chef Max La Manna’s tips on how to break into the service industry — and how to stay there.
Bella Simonte, Dining Editor April 11, 2025

It’s not uncommon for students and starving artists to sling hash part-time to pay the bills. But for those interested in a career in hospitality, short-term restaurant jobs...

(Qianshan Weng and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Can Beli help you find love?

The restaurant-ranking app isn’t meant for finding partners — but it might just be the secret ingredient to romance.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

Dating in New York City is hard. After dozens of first dates that end in “let’s just be friends,” the myth of compatibility becomes a pipe dream. Many singles are in need...

(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)

5 spots for outdoor dining near campus

As the weather gets warmer, soak up some vitamin D on the patios of these beloved restaurants.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

After the polar vortex made its most dreadful and intense appearance in New York City this past winter, spring is finally in the air — with outdoor dining soon to follow. Especially...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Where did all the gays go?

Over the past 50 years, the gay bar — facing rising rent prices and evolving expectations of queer nightlife — has dramatically changed.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Strobe lights flashing on the dance floor, heavy pours of liquor gushing from glass to glass and the aroma of poppers wafting through a sea of men. It’s far from a typical night...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

How millennial cafes are fueling NYC gentrification

Aesthetic coffee shops all over New York City are both a product of changing generational preferences and a driver of gentrification.
George Piper, Contributing Writer April 10, 2025

Any New Yorker who has explored the city’s plethora of coffee shops has undoubtedly encountered a pattern of homogenization. Many cafes that follow the formula of a single brick...

The intersection of Bowery Street, Division Street, and Catherine Street in Chinatown. (Ethan Li for WSN)

The perfect day in Chinatown

Support local businesses in one of Manhattan’s most storied neighborhoods.

Food plays a central role in Manhattan’s Chinatown, much like in Chinese culture itself — street stands stacked with durian and persimmon, shops with roasted duck hanging behind...

(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

As Bobst prayer room is vandalized, Muslim students gather to celebrate Eid

Eleven Muslim student organizations at NYU hosted the second annual Eid Fest last Thursday, bringing together Muslim students and community members.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

NYU’s second annual Eid Fest, the student-run celebration of Eid al-Fitr, drew hundreds of students to the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday. Hosted by Muslim student...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Your April horoscope: Spring cleaning

How to welcome the spring season based on your celestial sign.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Spring has sprung! As you count down the days till you can pack up your umbrella and put away textbooks, it’s essential to consider what you need to prepare for the end of the...

The main reading room in the Jefferson Market Library (Isabel Albors for WSN)

The forgotten history of the Women’s House of Detention

The prison, which has since been replaced by the Jefferson Market Library, incarcerated LGBTQ+ people for nearly 40 years.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

How to conduct a DIY personal color analysis

While it might be too expensive to get your color analysis professionally done, here’s how you can do it at home.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

You've probably seen people getting their color analysis done in South Korea on TikTok. The beauty trend — where a professional determines the best colors to wear based on your...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

How to prepare for this year’s NYC mayoral election

A lot is at stake this election season — how can NYU students do their part?
Greg Cutler, Contributing Writer April 7, 2025

When NYU touts the slogan “the city is your campus,” it shouldn’t be just a catchphrase — think of it as an affirmation that students have the power to make real change...

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