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After a breakup, some NYU students find it easier to block their past flings on social media to help ease the post-breakup process. (Screenshot via Instagram)

Blocking Your Ex: Petty Move or Power Move?

Ria Mittal, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Social media has managed to finagle its way into almost every part of our lives — business, travel, art, dating and, of course, heartbreak. When it comes to love and breakups,...

The LES Ecology Center where the students in the History of Computing: How the Computer Became Personal took a field trip. (Photo by Akiva Thalheim)

Field Trips — the Best Way to Learn?

Sometimes seeing is better than hearing, which is why these classes had some intriguing field trips in New York City.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

After sitting in a classroom for hours, it can be difficult to pay attention as your Texts and Ideas professor drones on about Machiavelli's "The Prince" while all of New York...

Valerie Stepanova, CAS junior, tries on clothes at the NYU bookstore. Her goal is to create an entire outfit (minus the shoes) that is stylish, unobnoxious, and decently priced. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

I Tried to Put Together an Outfit With NYU Bookstore Gear

There are some hidden gems in the men’s section.
Valerie Stepanova, Contributing Writer May 2, 2019

Like any other college, NYU’s bookstore sells plenty of clothing that proudly professes in purple your association with the school to any passerby. And for a school not...

A woman wears a stylish water-proof  PVC coat.  (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

How Students Stay Stylish in the Rain

April showers bring stylistic dilemmas.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

Navigating the sidewalks of New York City in the rain is unpleasant enough, but after your favorite white sneakers get drenched in dirty runoff water and your thrifted silk blouse...

Pork katsu over curry and rice with a side of shredded lettuce from Go! Go! Curry. (Staff photo by Arin Garland)

10 Eats Under $10

How to dine out with nothing but Hamiltons in your pocket.
Arin Garland, Dining Editor May 1, 2019

Each meal swipe is equivalent to about $10, but the lackluster dining hall food is often not enough to satisfy students’ hungry stomachs or cravings for real cuisine. There are...

An accompanied child walks through the streets of New York (Photo by Echo Chen).

Part Dream, Part Nightmare: Babysitting in the City

From paying for taxis to keeping mommy’s dark secrets, students share their bizarre babysitting experiences.
Amina Frassl, Contributing Writer April 30, 2019

“It literally turned into chaos, with me having to babysit these two blackout adults,” CAS junior Laila Petra said. When babysitting the 4-year-old son of an Australian...

Eric Hart, founder of the visual brand, LOVE HART. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

From Georgia With Love and a Camera

Tisch first-year Eric Hart, founder of LOVE HART, creates a brand that represents all he couldn’t do in his hometown.
Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor April 29, 2019

Standing in front of the camera against a white brick wall, Eric Hart erupts into giggles when he is forced to stand as the camera’s subject. His hands shield his face. Back...

Hotel Chantelle, located in the Lower East Side, is a three-floor restaurant. The Parisian-garden style rooftop is a fun place to enjoy a French menu. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Celebrate the Heat at Rooftop Restaurants

Rooftop hopping anyone?
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

What better place to get a view of New York City than the rooftop of a 30-story building? May is just around the corner, so rather than being trapped in a concrete complex, step...

The Fat Radish is a British inspired farm-to-table trendy eatery located in the Lower East Side. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

The Fat Radish Freshens up Food

Enjoy the Earth’s bounty with the simple dishes at The Fat Radish.
Matigan King, Contributing Writer April 29, 2019

When my waiter first introduced himself at The Fat Radish — a veggie-centric restaurant in the Lower East Side — he emphasized that it was a great night for business, as everyone...

Students talk about their fashion change during the seasons and how it affects their identity. (Photo by Tatiana Perez)

Students Talk Seasonal Style

Even wardrobes need a spring break.
Mehhma Malhi, Contributing Writer April 29, 2019

No longer bundled in huge jackets or swaddled in scarves, students are beginning to pack their winter wear away and debut their warm-weather wardrobes. However, as we enter spring,...

Wearing loud shades of green and pink, students showcase the new neon style trend. (Alana Beyer)

NYU Trend Report: Colors and Textiles Edition

What are the most fashionable students in the most fashionable city in the U.S. wearing?
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 29, 2019

NYU students are notorious for their refusal to ascribe to the stereotypical college uniform of sweats and a Jansport. Here are some color and textile trends students are either...

This year's Moonlight Ball was hosted at the New York Public Library. (Photo by Akshay Prabhushankar)

Another Ball, Another Library

For students, IRHC’s Moonlight Ball was a lavish night to remember.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer April 26, 2019

Last night, just two months after the Violet Ball at Bobst Library, NYU students had another opportunity to channel their inner “Gossip Girl” at the 21st Moonlight Ball. Every...