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4 Spring Break Getaways

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer March 11, 2016
Enjoy break with these 4 cool day trips, both inside the city and around New York State.
Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Prague: On an Impossible Mission to Find Vegetables

Phoebe Walsh, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
NYU Prague student Phoebe Walsh talks about the challenges and rewards of healthy eating in the Czech Republic.
Some New Yorkers think that NYC's convenience stores are sub-par in comparison to others across the nation.

Sick of Hearing New York Is Perfect? Here Are All the Things It’s Not the Best At

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
Here are some areas where the greatest city in the world needs a little improvement.
NYU offers the Petey Greene Club which allows students to tutor high school students and students in prison.

Rejuvenate Your Resume and Community by Volunteering

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
Give back to the community with these volunteer opportunities.
I Tried... Going On 7 Tinder Dates in 7 Days

I Tried… Going On 7 Tinder Dates in 7 Days

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016

WSN’s Features Desk is running a new series we’re calling “I Tried…” Each piece will feature a member of our staff who’s added something new, weird or a little crazy...

Being a red head doesn't get any easier across the pond.

London: It’s Not Easy Being Red

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
Thomas Devlin reflects on his experience as a redhead in London.
Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Georgina Hahn, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Berlin student Georgina Hahn attends the 66th Annual Berlinale with her film class.
A view of the lake at Jinqiao Park in Shanghai near the Jinqiao Residence Hall.

Shanghai: A Walk in the Park

Matthew Gibson, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Shanghai student Matthew Gibson takes a walk through Jinqiao Park as the weather finally begins to brighten up.
404 Fitness has been both positively and negatively received by NYU students.

New Fitness Center at 404 Lafayette Is Actually Not a Disaster

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
The transition from Coles to 404 Fitness has caused a change in students' workout habits.
The “See Now, Buy Now” approach that designers at the Fall 2016 Fasion Weeks have adopted has been met with criticism.

Runway to Wardrobe Faces Scrutiny

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
Karl Lagerfeld, amongst others, speak out before the official CFDA announcement of Fashion Week structure changes.
Dollar pizza is a common food option for NYU students on a budget.

How Dollar Pizza Stays Afloat

Riley Goodell, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
How can $1 pizza places afford to keep up with their competitors? Read to find out!
Tommy Hilfiger and Runway of Dreams recently collaborated to create a collection dedicated to disabled children.

Hilfiger Adapts Line for Disabled Children

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
Tommy Hilfiger's latest collaboration with Runway of Dreams has made a collection that is both accessible and stylish for consumers with disabilities.