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Brooklyn-based indie-pop duo Cults performed an intimate show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Oct. 17. The overall breathtaking performance featured gorgeous visuals and dreamy vocals.

Wagamama Opens Doors Next to Third North

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
A new Wagamama opened up next to Third North.
Find places to celebrate Halloween around New York this October, each with a different theme. Parties range from Harry Potter taking over the Met to the Annual Halloween Monster Ball in Midtown.

How to Celebrate Halloween in NYC

Michael Muth and Avani Jurakhan October 23, 2017
This Halloween, New York City is bursting with spooky activity. Here are four events to check out this haunting season.
A cheap way to express yourself creatively on Halloween is to purchase your Halloween costume from a thrift store.

How to Thrift Throwback Costumes

Alice Lammers, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
Find fun, vintage inspired Halloween costumes by browsing the racks of your favorite thrift shops.
NYU MFA (multi-factor authentication) is a feature rolled out by NYU ITS that adds an extra layer of your security to your NYU NetID. By requiring you to approve a login attempt on your smartphone, it makes sure that in case your password is stolen, your NYU account is still safe (unless your phone is stolen as well.)

I Tried… Multi-Factor Authentication for a Week

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
NYU students will have to start using multi-factor authentication before logging into NYU related sites starting Nov. 6. Here's what it's like.
Although midterm season is stressful, it’s important to keep in mind that there are way to decompress. Although there are many ways to destress, one form of relaxation is to use adult coloring books. It’s the perfect way to give both your mind and your body a break.

Midterm Meltdown? Try These Study Break Tips

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
Need a break during a long study session? Here are five ways to take a breather.
Recent studies have discovered that coffee consumption actually has many benefits.

Good News for Coffee Lovers

Sherry Yan, Contributing Writer October 19, 2017
With midterm season beginning, coffee consumption has inevitably gone up. Don't worry; coffee might actually be good for you!
Canal Street Market is a food hall (including Korean barbecue, sushi & bubble tea) and artsy retail market on Canal Street. (Near Canal St. station)

Canal Street Market Brings Food and Shopping to Chinatown

Alyssa Lynn Kelly, Contributing Writer October 19, 2017
A new, hip market with shops and food vendors opened its doors on Canal Street
Taiyaki has become one of the most notable dessert spots in Chinatown, satisfying customers’ cravings for something sweet and trendy with their uniquely-shaped waffles.

Explore With Me: Chinatown

Naomi Lichter, Contributing Writer October 18, 2017
Explore Chinatown with us!

Venmo has become the go-to method for transactions between students.

Just Venmo Me

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 18, 2017
With the rapid rise of Venmo, pretty soon it'll even be in the dictionary.
After the huge success of the fashion brand The Row, the Olsen twins launched another fashion brand Elizabeth & James which was named after their other two siblings.

Fashion Families Who’ve Made Their Mark

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 17, 2017
By keeping it in the family, these fashion houses have established a unique style, voice and history preserved from generation to generation.
Tide To-go pen is the easy first step to remove stains on your clothes before you put them into the washing machine or any other kind of cleaning.

Don’t Always Dump Clothes Into the Washing Machine

Sherry Yan, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Keep your clothes looking good-as-new with these key laundry tips.
NYU students pack Bobst Library as they brace for midterm month.

Midterm Madness

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 16, 2017
Why does it always feel like midterm exams last all semester? That's because it does. Find out more here.