Identity & Equity

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

How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year
From homemade meals to apartment parties, here’s how NYU students from different cultures rang in the Year of the Snake.
Grace Tan and Sherry Chen
• February 7, 2025

This Stern club highlights minority voices in the world of finance
BlackGen Capital builds community and brings professional opportunities to underrepresented students in business and finance.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2025

Welcoming Lunar New Year in a new home
It can be hard to celebrate away from family, but don’t let college stop you from enjoying the festivities.
Sherry Chen, Contributing Writer
• January 29, 2025

What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures
Students share self-care practices from their cultures.
Grace Tan, Pritheva Zakaria, Katie Liao, Zara Surti, Mia Shou, Noor Maahin, Constantine Moore and Joanne Lee
• December 10, 2024

How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU
Five students share how multicultural Greek life shaped their time at NYU.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2024

Finding community from Manila to Manhattan
As a first-year international student, finding community through my Filipino heritage has been integral in making New York City feel like home.
Katrina Lorenzana, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2024

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Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2025

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