Culture

No tricks, just treats and unique costumes for spooky season
From Papa Louie to sexy lanternflies, here are six niche Halloween costumes that will make you stand out.
Alessa Alluin, Angela Dong, Ella Kwon, Jada Lee, Sreya Nair and Yanel Siqueiros
• October 16, 2025

Ranked: The best Bobst floors for studying
Midterms are hard, but finding an empty seat in Bobst Library is harder. Here’s your guide to the most ruthless building on campus.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer
• October 16, 2025

This fashion fall & winter season, it is in with the new — and the old
As fashion houses reshuffle their cards, a new slate of directors comes with a new competitor: the vintage-luxury market.
Nick Dimitriades and Yuuki Lubin
• October 16, 2025

NYU’s startup community celebrates at 14th annual Entrepreneurs Festival
The five-hour event drew hundreds of students for a keynote with a founder of Perplexity AI, a student panel and a startup pitch contest.
Krish Dev, Digital Director
• October 15, 2025

Celebrate Diwali at these 4 NYC events
From campus courtyards to city rooftops, students have plenty of ways to celebrate the festival of lights.
Shreeya Goyal and Rhea Kohli
• October 15, 2025

Get a taste of Panama with this fluffy, fried pastry
Close out Hispanic Heritage Month by making hojaldres, a Panamanian breakfast pastry.
Yanel Siqueiros, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2025

4 independent makeup shops that shine in NYC
Brush off Sephora and Ulta and blend these unconventional makeup stores into your routine.
Robin Young, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2025

This National Coming Out Day, keep the conversation flowing
Though the holiday comes amid sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric, it invites those who have come out to share their stories and uplift the queer community.
Yuuki Lubin, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2025

Wednesday-night dinners: How these NYU students find community through cooking
One friend group’s weekly home-cooked dinners have come to resemble something that feels like family.
Ethan Karp, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2025

Ranked: Mooncake flavors we’re mooning over
If you didn’t have a mooncake to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, here are the ones to try — and ones to skip — for next time.
Lynetta Chao, Contributing Writer
• October 9, 2025

The ultimate autumn scent guide
A scent for every fall occasion.
Natalie Beit and Ayda McClellan
• October 9, 2025

Where to go to fulfill your NYC meet-cute dreams
If you’re sick of dating apps and want to meet a potential new partner in person, try these quaint spots near campus.
Isabel Aljure and SophieAnn Devito
• October 8, 2025

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor • October 16, 2025


Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor • October 16, 2025

Caia Cupolo, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025

Caia Cupolo, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025