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Elijah Millen, a junior at Stern, is directing a fun video comprised of clips submitted by other Stern students.

Student launches video contest to show real Stern

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Stern junior Elijah Millen launches a video contest to bring an authentic view of Stern to prospective students.
NYU senior, Conan Sang transferred from Economics in CAS to Finance in Stern between his freshman and sophomore years.

Changing majors: Conan Sang

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Changing majors is a series in which people discuss the conflicts they faced when switching majors.
"Denim: Fashion's Frontier" is on display through May 27, and features the fabric's transformation through the centuries.

FIT reveals culture of denim

Sophie Shaw, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
The Museum at FIT opens their newest exhibit Denim: Fashion's Frontier.
 The “Underwear for People with Periods” campaign by THINX is the next step in increasing awareness for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Period underwear for all people

Alexandra Webb, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Progressive underwear label THINX reveals their latest campaign for a more inclusive message.
With over a dozen places to grab food, this year's market in Union Square is worth visiting to taste a variety of great food.

Five food highlights at the Union Square Holiday Market

Minnie Ongsricharoenporn, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Get your holiday shopping done with food-related gifts and snacks at the Union Square Holiday Market.

How to not wear a scarf

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Avoid looking drab or being offensive with these tips on how to not wear a scarf this season.

Get yo’ holiday drank on

Kendall Levison, Dining Editor November 30, 2015
Learn how to mix drinks right in your dorm this holiday season.
Washington Square Diner is located at 150 West Fourth Street. It is conveniently around the corner of NYU’s Hayden Hall and Washington Square Park.

Diners for when you just need food

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
All of the best diners to satisfy your 4 a.m. pancake cravings.
Stressbusters volunteer, Catherine Kim, offers free back rubs at Take a Break Tuesday in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Nov. 24, 2015.

5 ways to beat stress this semester

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Here are some free and easy ways to relieve stress on campus and around the city.
The McNally Jackson Books is one of the many bookstores hosting open mic nights this winter.

Poetry slammin’ places around New York

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Treat yourself to a night of slam poetry and live music.
Finn Harries recently spoke to NYU students on the ins and outs of running his Jack’s Gap Youtube Channel.

YouTube personality Finn Harries attracts students to media event

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
The Global Media and Creative Production Club hosted a Q&A session with Finn Harries from the Jack’s Gap YouTube Channel.

[VIDEO] Making the perfect classic pumpkin pie

Kendall Levison, Dining Editor November 24, 2015
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a WSN video guide to making the holiday's signature dessert.