Identity & Equity
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Review: ‘On Selfhood: Young Lesbians within the Margins’ creates an archive of lesbians today
The exhibition, created by NYU alum Olivia Newsome and co-curated by two recent NYU graduates, is showing at The Center through May 26.
Adrita Talukder, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2024
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Xyza Cruz Bacani explores community and sacrifice in ‘Komunidad: Filipinos in the UAE’
The exhibit represents the lives of five workers, the complexity of their identities and experiences working in the UAE.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2024
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Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism
Three student activists shared their individual approaches to advancing public engagement about climate justice.
Polina Belova and Teresa Mo
• December 14, 2023
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Bridging Puerto Rican culture and veganism with dairy-free coquito
Honoring my Puerto Rican culture and being vegan can often be a dilemma, especially during the holiday season. This coquito recipe is my happy in-between.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• December 14, 2023
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For international students, NYU can feel like a running race
Becoming an adult at NYU as an international student can feel like a bind — the more we explore what our true interests are, the more pressure there is to get a job.
Katie Liao, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2023
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Small spaces, big ideas: Running small businesses from NYU dorms
From a fresh set of braids to custom nails, these dorm-preneurs offer affordable beauty services to students on campus.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
The NYU Turkish Cultural Association held a ceremony Friday, Nov 10, paying tribute to the anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.
Doga Usanmaz, Video Director
• November 13, 2023
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Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe
Wesley Breed, Gallatin student and TikTok creator, has become an Asian streetwear pundit in NYU’s fierce fashion and social media scene.
Sabrina Lee, Identity & Equity Editor
• November 6, 2023
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As the weather cools, students lean into family medicinal practices
With sickness in the air, NYU students share their stories on the traditional Chinese medicine, Southern herbal cures and Indian Ayurveda they use to stay healthy.
Teresa Mo and Polina Belova
• October 21, 2023
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Need a creative safe space? The Collective has Black students covered
One of NYU’s best safe spaces invites Black students to freely rest and create.
Sydni Johnson, Contributing Writer
• October 20, 2023
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Hispanic and Latine organizations come together through dance
Students and staff from NYU’s Academic Achievement Program brought Hispanic and Latine organizations together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of dance.
Alina Hollister, Staff Writer
• October 17, 2023
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NYU’s Quechua program empowers students to engage with the Andean community
From producing colorful photography projects to learning the skills to preserve a centuries-old language, Odi Gonzales’ Quechua program empowers students to reconnect with their Peruvian roots.
Carina Christo, Staff Writer
• October 5, 2023
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024