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WATCH: The Shanghai Study Abroad Experience

Alexis Zerafa, Contributing Writer November 11, 2016

I’m Alexis, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study in Shanghai for the fall of 2016. I want to do everything in my power to remember this wonderful...

Yasmin Gulec challenged herself to work out everyday.

I Tried… Working Out Every Day For a Week

Yasmin Gulec, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
We all strive to go to the gym every day, but do we actually? Here's what happened when one writer did.
CAS senior Daniella Haviv, works at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

On the Job: Working at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

Lily Li, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
CAS senior Daniella Haviv talks about her work at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
The Red Hook Grain Terminal in Brooklyn has been abandoned since 1965

Abandoned Places in New York

Yasmin Gulec, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
If you're looking for a little bit of adventure, there are plenty of abandoned places for you to seek out around the city.
Friends work on schoolwork in Brittany Residence Hall, allowing them to be productive while getting to know each other.

Making Friends in Lonely New York City

Alice Li, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Students discuss the trials and tribulations of finding friends at NYU.
There’s more to just packing a passport and the usual items when preparing for studying abroad. Other items such as a travel diary come in handy too.

What to Pack for Your Semester Abroad

Halle Gold, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Going abroad but not sure what to pack? This is your guide for things that you might not have thought to bring with you when you leave.
Tel Aviv can offer an escape from the hectic 2016 presidential election.

Tel Aviv: Some Electioneers Abroad

Tommy Collison, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Tommy Collison is neither a citizen nor a current resident of the United States, but he's certainly still thinking about the presidential election.

Can leggings be considered pants?

Leggings Leave Jeans in the Past

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Fashion industry insiders and consumers alike now conclude, leggings are here to stay. Here's how you should style them.

Students Find Community at Flurry

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
On one night each year, NYU students unite in their shared love for free ice skating.
Nate Torto has been performing stand-up comedy for about two years.

Students Juggle Comedy and Classes

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Read about these talented NYU comedians, who take every opportunity to hustle and make a name for themselves in the competitive world of New York comedy.
For all the good food that can be found around campus, there are a handful of places you should avoid going to, like bad bakeries and risky food trucks.

You Don’t Want a Seat at These Tables

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
New York may have some of the best restaurants in the world, but there are definitely a few bad eggs. Whether it be because of bad service, unsanitary conditions or gross food, some restaurants are downright bad.
It turns out that iPhones are dirtier than toilets, so avoid the germs and use headphones or earphones instead.

Cell Phones: Harming Your Skin?

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
While there is evidence for negative side effects for your skin linked to light emission from smartphones, they are life threatening.