Identity & Equity

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

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

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

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The prison, which has since been replaced by the Jefferson Market Library, incarcerated LGBTQ+ people for nearly 40 years.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

What’s happening to St. Marks?
St. Marks Place has long been a storied hub of countercultural movements, but economic pressures are pushing the street in new directions.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer
• April 3, 2025

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage
Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2025

These Japanese teahouses near NYU stay true to matcha traditions
Ditch your trendy strawberry matcha latte for a slow-paced matcha dining experience.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer
• March 20, 2025

What I didn’t say in my Common App essay
As college commitment season approaches, a reflection upon my academic journey reveals new insights into the value of acknowledging self-doubt and rewriting expectations.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer
• March 14, 2025

The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City
LS sophomore Vedanshi Jain runs her clothing brand, Asahi Jaipur, with her mother.
Roshan Rao and Sara Sharma
• March 12, 2025

NYU’s multicultural dance teams cultivate connection and encourage cultural exploration
Multicultural dance teams offer a unique way for NYU students to build strong communities and explore their identities.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer
• March 11, 2025

Wearing my food on my sleeve
A cilantro T-shirt and a dumpling hat might not seem like much, but food-themed clothing embodies everything about me, from my hobbies to my career path.
Lauren Ng, Culture Editor
• March 3, 2025

The forgotten history of NYC’s Black cowboys
In Queens, students can take horseback riding lessons and tour a museum that features authentic cowboy artifacts and memorabilia.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer
• February 28, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 14, 2025

Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • April 14, 2025

Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor • April 14, 2025

Annie Emans, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor • April 14, 2025