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On Wednesday Oct. 4, St. Anthony’s Church hosted the Slice Out Hunger event. At $1 per ticket, people could get up to ten tickets and get one slice of pizza from any of the 66 vendors that participated.

Slice Out Hunger

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
A pizza event for charity took place at St. Anthony's church this past wednesday.

MoMA’s new exhibition ,Items: Is Fashion Modern?, features 111 key pieces of clothing that had an impact culturally and historically on the 20th and 21st centuries.

Modernizing Fashion at MoMA

Amanda Burkett, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
MoMA's new exhibition, Items: Is Fashion Modern?, traces the key pieces of clothing and accessories that have marked the evolution of modern fashion.
Low-rise pants paired with an exposed thong are now trending once again, and seem to walk the line between appreciating and exploiting the body.

Testing the Exposed Thong Trend

Naomi Lichter, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
One writer tries out this daring trend and reflects on the social and cultural influences that have shaped it.
You don’t have to limit your food intake or refuse yourself your favorite dish if you want to lose weight. Moderation is key.

Mythbusters: Frosh 15

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by the Freshman Fifteen.
NYU’s  Martin Luther King Jr.’s scholars program offers students scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and have a passion for social justice and equality. Patricia Carey, who founded the program, sat down with WSN staff to discuss the MLK scholarship and future plans.

MLK Scholars: Service and Leadership Collide

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program offers scholarships and programming to NYU students who demonstrate a commitment to service and leadership.
Just a ferry ride away, Staten Island is the perfect place for students to get away from the bustling city. Some attractions include seeing the Statue of Liberty, Freshkills Park and Sailor’s Snug Harbor & Botanical Gardens.

Out of Borough Adventures: Staten Island

Alyssa Kelly, Staff Writer October 6, 2017
A ferry trip to Staten Island might be just the break you need from the bustle of the city.
Trader Joe's, Boba Guys, Uniqlo, and Ricky's NYC are all good places to find jobs off-campus

Work, Work, Work Off Campus

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 6, 2017
Need a job? There's lots of options near campus.
NYU’s Palladium building, where the Wasserman Center for Career Development is located. Here, students are able to find and inquire about internships.

Inside Scoop on Internships

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
On the hunt for an internship? Here's the inside scoop.
The Met is one of the world’s largest art museums and is home to over 2 million works.

Museum Madness: A Guide to Free NYC Museums

Jendayi Omowale, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
Don't forget to utilize your NYU student ID!
The combination of coffee and pumpkin is a great exfoliant for your skin and fall is the perfect time to treat yourself with an invigorating facial.

Fall Beauty DIYs to Spice Things Up

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 3, 2017
Spice up your skincare and beauty routine with these fall-inspired DIY recipes.
Gucci's SS18 season line was a nostalgic flashback to the 80s.

Standout Designers from Fashion Month

Jalil Johnson, Contributing Writer October 3, 2017
Each international fashion week has its own individual sense of style. These are the designers that captured their cities best for the Spring/Summer 2018 season.
Located in Midtown, Koreatown is only one street on W 32nd St. between 5th and 6th Ave. called Korea Way. You can find anything ranging from half-and-half fried chicken to korean beauty products.

Explore With Me: Koreatown

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Explore Koreatown with us!