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K2 Salon is a small but trendy hair salon in the East Village located at 227 E 10th St.

Don’t Go Broke Just to Get Your Hair Cut

Atea Stefani, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
A chic and affordable haircut does not have to break the bank. Check out these local salons perfect for NYU students.
The Plague magazine, “NYU’s only intentionally funny publication,” has been active from the 70s through to the present.

The Plague: The Sickest Publication on Campus

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Camille Larkins sat in on a meeting of The Plague, which calls itself NYU's only intentionally funny publication, and wrote about her experience.
For only $13, the miso ramen at Dojo includes corn, scallions, seaweed, bamboo shoots, an egg, pork belly, and enough noodles to fill anyone up.

Top Ramen Spots Near Campus

Angela Liao, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Winter season has approached and once again we find ourselves battling against chilly winds. Here is a list of the five best ramen spots found near campus and why they will help you survive the coldness.
Green tea and honey can aid in keeping your body healthy and refreshed.

Groceries That Will Make You Glow

Kaylee Warren, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Get more bang for your buck by implementing leftover groceries into your beauty regimen.
Tisch sophomore Alston Watson works at “2BNY” magazine as a creative director, illustrator, concept artist, and producer.

On the Job: Artist Alston Watson

Paggie Tan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
Tisch sophomore Alston Watson founded, produces and designs "2BNY" Magazine, which features original work from hundreds of NYC artists.

NYU Senior’s New Dessert Bar Blends Beauty and Nature

Katherine Shi, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
One can’t help but to be amazed by the scents of romanticism in the air as well as the cozy, delightful environment of Rose and Basil, a new cafe in the East Village cofounded by Stern Senior William Wang.
Jiang's form of meditation involved sitting calmly in silence for 10 to 20 minutes.

I Tried… Meditating For a Week

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
Meditation can be a great source of relaxation in our busy, chaotic lives. See what our writer thought when she tried it for a week.

Trend Predictions From The International Fashion Week Powerhouses

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Fashion month has come to an end and we've rounded up the top trends from the international runways.
Love, Sex and All the Rest: How Much Sex is Too Much Sex?

Love, Sex and All the Rest: How Much Sex is Too Much Sex?

October 6, 2016

In such a competitive, power-hungry society, our lifestyles seem to be more inspired by expressions such as “the more, the better” than by any banal platitudes on balance that...

Inside the downstairs area of NYU's Torch Club.

Fine Dining at NYU: The Torch Club

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
The Torch Club is a little-known NYU restaurant, and its basement bar had a brief stint as a dining hall.
Pop-Up Luke's Invokes 'Gilmore Girls' Nostalgia

Pop-Up Luke’s Invokes ‘Gilmore Girls’ Nostalgia

WSN Staff October 6, 2016
For a day, WSN staffers got to pretend they were in Stars Hollow thanks to Netflix and coffeeshops across NYC.
Young Kate Moss.

The Era of Moss is Not Yet Over

Aakash Patel, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Kate Moss expands her portfolio to include talent scout for the next generation of supermodels.