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Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

“Hot Ones” has nothing on me. With the sudden drop in temperature, warm your taste buds with these five locally sourced hot sauces.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

If you’re a “Hot Ones” connoisseur like me or simply crave spice in everything you eat, look no further. New York City is home to many niches, including hot sauce. New Yorkers...

An illustration of a silhouette of a person with short hair in front of several world landmarks and a turkey.

Home is where the heart finds its place

As an international student, Thanksgiving in the city is hard, but I learned how to make it feel like home.
Aryana Arora, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

On Nov. 9, 2023, two weeks before Thanksgiving break in my first year in college, I wrote in my journal, “I am at NYU, but I just wanna go home.” While I was usually able to...

New eats near NYU: At La Dồng, Vietnamese street food takes center stage

New eats near NYU: At La Dồng, Vietnamese street food takes center stage

The team behind Pranakhon and Thai Villa is bringing Hanoi-style street food to Union Square.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

You might be familiar with pho and banh mi sandwiches, but have you ever tried Vietnamese stuffed squid or turmeric crepes? New restaurant La Dồng — a new restaurant less than...

A woman wearing mouse ears playing guitar and singing in a park.

Rats are for the people, not the streets

The NYU Animal Rights Collective hosted Ratfest to appreciate the often stigmatized species with music and activities.
Kiran Komanduri and Mikaylah Du November 26, 2024

A pixel-art illustration of a group of girls taking a selfie in the snow.

Look your best while staying frostbite-free

The cold weather does not mean sacrificing all of your fashion game, it just takes prioritizing the right pieces of clothing.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

You wake up, turn on your phone and check the weather app, only to discover that you'll soon be facing 30-degree weather. You throw on sweatpants, a hoodie and boots, thinking...

An illustration of several people in various outfits in an airport terminal.

People you’ll find at the airport over Thanksgiving

These kinds of people can make or break the start of your holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving break approaches, many NYU students will be traveling home. Airports will be packed, security lines will be hours long and an already overwhelming travel day will...

A sandwich wrapped in paper, filled with turkey, cheese and coleslaw, sitting in a blue-and-white checkered paper wrap.

5 turkey dishes that go beyond the Thanksgiving classic

From holiday specials to year-round staples, these foods featuring turkey are a feast of their own.
Amy Song and Ryan Lin November 25, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s only right that turkey gets a moment under the spotlight. Traditional Thanksgiving turkey, however, can be contentious — and...

Articles of clothing hanging in a shop window with an inverted sign spelling out “THE VINTAGE TWIN.”

SoHo stores I’m tired of gatekeeping

Here are some of the best SoHo clothing shops from a certified shopping addict.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

The location of NYU is stellar for a number of reasons: it's surrounded by the restaurant-laden West Village, the bustling East Village and the renowned SoHo district. SoHo rose...

The exterior of a building with blue lighting and an awning shaped like a piano. On the left side is a rectangular wooden sign that says “Blue Note Jazz Club,” with gold windows on the right

Where to let loose without the booze

There’s more to New York City nightlife than downing shots at a bar — here are six alcohol-free activities for a fun night out.
Luciana Vun and Caia Cupolo November 22, 2024

Finding nightlife without alcohol can be tricky in New York City. Especially as college students, it’s important to find time to escape our classrooms, dorms and library. Going...

A man stands inside a food stall, smiling. Behind him is a neon sign with a logo of a finger heart.

How an NYU Stern alum landed a booth at the Union Square Holiday Market

Edlin Choi left a career in tech to create Reclamation Foods, a bone broth company that champions sustainability and honors his Korean heritage.
Yasmin Minos, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

If you’ve seen New Yorkers walking around Union Square with coffee cups decorated with the Korean finger heart, you might not realize that they’re infused with beef bone broth.  These...

An illustration of a woman standing in front of a large line of people, checking her watch. Large and flashy signs advertising a sale are randomly placed.

NYC Black Friday boot camp

Don’t spend your Thanksgiving break in Bobst Library. Head out to find the best deals around the city.
Rizaa Fazal, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s easy to feel sad when you’re an NYU student who isn’t going home for Thanksgiving — but fear not, there is always one tradition that never disappoints. Black. Friday....

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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods

This year, I’ll be stuffing myself with stuffing.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again — it feels like Halloween just ended, but Thanksgiving is already upon us. Whether you’re going home for the weekend, attending a Friendsgiving...