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Scissors, a sharp razor, and Nad’s Body Wax Strips are all essentials when it comes from maintaining the nether regions. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Self Care Down There

Time to get over your fear of traveling and take a trip to the Nether Regions.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 6, 2019

Let’s begin by ripping off the wax strip — pubic hair is real and everyone has it. And at one point or another, everyone wonders what to do about it. If after arduous contemplation...

(Staff Photo by Sara Miranda)

ICY presents: DYNASTY S/S 2020

Nya Etienne, Contributing Writer September 5, 2019

As guests walked into the dimly lit Dynasty Spring/Summer 2020 runway, an instant sense of mysticism fell over the room. The blue and red lighting that adorned the main walkway...

First-year students share if the first day of school outfit is important to them in college. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

The (Un)Importance of a First-Day-of-School Outfit

Don’t let the planning drive you crazy; nobody else will remember it anyway.
Bella Gil, Beauty & Style Editor September 5, 2019

This time last year, the members of NYU’s class of 2023 were beginning their last first days of high school. In high school, the first-day fit was everything. Does its significance...

Upperclassmen styles have changed since they first came to NYU. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

After Years at NYU, Student Styles Shift

Your first-year style may not last forever.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

Not every college town doubles as a fashion capital, but for NYU students, New York is the perfect environment to reinvent yourself and distance your style from the mainstream...

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Pepper Spray, Switchblades and Safe Rides: How NYU Students Stay Safe on a Night Out

NYU students reveal how they stay safe while enjoying New York City’s nightlife.
Tatiana Velasco, Staff Writer September 4, 2019

With its myriad of nightclubs, late night comedy shows and 24-hour restaurants, New York City truly never sleeps. However, taking advantage of its nocturnal nature while staying...

Mocha almond fudge mini cake and chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting in Sweets by CHLOE., a vegan bakery on Bleeker St., open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Vegan Eats for Night Owls

From comfort food to a refined tapas menu — and it’s all vegan.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor September 3, 2019

on practice to stop by a 24-hour diner and drown your academic sorrows in a creamy milkshake. There are plenty of late-night food destinations surrounding NYU’s Washington...

Tim Ho Wan's famous roasted pork buns, priced at $6 for 3 buns. (Photo by Matthew Kang)

Tim Ho Wan East Village Falls Short of Its Michelin Star

Self-proclaimed “world's most inexpensive awarded dim sum restaurant” is neither inexpensive nor worthy of its Michelin star status.
Matthew Kang, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

In 2009, chef Mak Kwai-Pui, a former chef at a three-star Michelin restaurant in Hong Kong, opened the Chinese dim sum restaurant called Tim Ho Wan alongside chef Leung Fai Keung....

Chris Klemens studied at NYU in pursuit of a BFA in photography and imaging. He is currently a Youtube Star with over 900,000 subscribers, and is known for his pranks and comedy sketches. (via Instagram)

From NYU Dorms to Los Angeles, How YouTuber Chris Klemens Made It Online

What was once a hobby for NYU alumnus Chris Klemens turned into a realization of his childhood dream.
Caroline Weinstein, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

Like many other first-years in his graduating class, NYU alumnus Chris Klemens spent his first year at NYU pregaming for parties with bottles of wine and trying to survive Hurricane...

It can be difficult for students to manage their money, especially in a city like New York. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Students Spill Their Biggest Money Mishaps

Living in New York City makes budgeting notoriously difficult — these students learned the hard way.
Lauren Gruber, Deputy Culture Editor September 3, 2019

In a city where the streets are lined with outposts of every designer label imaginable, Michelin-starred restaurants and pop-up shops galore, it can be hard not to blow all of...

Valentina Marin’s favorite shoes, Air Skylons from the Nike x Fear of God collection.(Photo by Daniela Ortiz)

Walk a Mile in Her Air Skylons

Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Daniela Ortiz, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

For Gallatin first-year Valentina Marin, the simplicity of a good outfit is one of the most underrated pleasures of life. Marin’s favorite outfit, a basic white t-shirt, her...

(Illustration by Li-Chun Pan)

Curing Heartbreak One Bite at a Time

Spare your stomach from post-heartbreak emptiness with these tips.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor August 24, 2019

Some say ice cream and romantic comedies are all it takes to get over a breakup. Your mom keeps reminding you of how many fish there are in the sea. Your friends encourage a night...

Leopard print midi-skirt styled with a leopard print sweater on display at Madewell. (Photo by Mandie Montes)

NYU Trend Report: Back to School Edition

What are the most fashionable students in the most fashionable city in the U.S. wearing?
Carol Lee, Culture Editor August 24, 2019

What is Welcome Week if not an opportunity for NYU students to show off their stellar summer outfits? Here are a few of the trends you’ll be sure to see strutting down University...