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According to NYU, there have been trackers installed in the dining hall cutlery all along.

Fork ‘Em Over: NYU Cracking Down On Dining Hall Crime

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 1, 2016
It turns out the silverware in NYU dining halls actually has tracker chips installed in each one of them, so students stealing them will now be caught and punished!
Views of Prague from the past month.

How Ferris Bueller Can Make You a Czech

Charlotte Sparacino, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016
One writer abroad in Prague finds out that taking part in culture across the world isn't that different from being home.
McDonald's choice to change their slogan to "The Simpler the Better" is ironic when their recipes are anything but.

McDonald’s Is Done Lovin’ It

Monica Hanna, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016
Turns out McDonald's iconic "I'm Lovin' It" slogan will soon be changed to "The Simpler the Better."
Love, Sex and All the Rest: Intro

Love, Sex and All the Rest: Intro

March 31, 2016
The first installment of a weekly column that will cover everything you never thought you needed to know about love, sex and everything else.
A view of the Duomo in Florence on a clear day.

How Not to Visit Florence

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer March 31, 2016
WSN's resident straightforward-advice-giver tells you exactly what not to do when visiting Florence, Italy.
UberEATS is a new food delivery service to help you get your favorite burger delivered to your door.

Every Move Your Food Makes, UberEATS Is Biking It

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor March 30, 2016
Uber has launched UberEATS, a stand-alone app for food delivery. How does it stack up against its competitors?
Karina Gamez, the designer behind KARIGAM, takes inspiration from the architecture and landscapes of Venezuela.

10 Latina Designers About to Break Into the Mainstream Fashion Industry

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer March 29, 2016
Read about Latina designers making waves in the fashion world.
As the centerpoint of the new Barneys flagship, the spiral staircase leads customers through retail heaven.

Barneys Brings Luxe Downtown

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 28, 2016
After 20 years, the original Barneys New York flagship store reopens its doors with a completely modernized renovation.
President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed many ideas during his presidential campaign, but due to their equivocation on the major issues, here are the top 6 that will impact NYU students.

The Quiet Life of NYU’s Trump Supporters

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer March 28, 2016
NYU student Trump supporters explain their classmates' responses to their political views.
A variety of succulents are a lively addition to a dorm, and are easy to maintain.

Turn Your Dorm Green This Spring

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer March 28, 2016
Bring spring into your dorm room with this guide to indoor gardening.
Recent studies have discovered that coffee consumption actually has many benefits.

A Grande Disappointment: Starbucks Underfills Your Lattes

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
Starbucks is a favorite go-to coffee spot for many NYU students, but turns out the popular shop may be cheating its customers by under filling its lattes.
The black clothing that was purged from the writer’s closet as a part of this week’s “I tried…” article.

I Tried…Cutting Black Out of My Wardrobe

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer March 27, 2016
The latest in "I Tried..." celebrates spring style with a wardrobe test: eliminating all black clothing from the wardrobe.