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Visit the New York Costumes store located at 104, 4th Avenue, New York City for all your potential Halloween group costume needs.

Costumes for you and your squad

Alexandra Webb, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Dressing up alone has its treats, but these group Halloween costumes can add a bit more fun to this year's spooky celebration.
In an interview with WSN John C. McGinle, revisits his pre-fame, college days at NYU’s Tisch Acting program.

Alum Q&A: John McGinley looks at life before and after ‘Scrubs’

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
The October Alumni Feature sits down with John C. McGinley, NYU Tisch alumnus of '84.
One of Chef Danny Meyer’s many
restaurants, Union Square Café, will raise its prices
and eliminate tipping to ensure a
living wage for its employees.

NYU students talk the tipping point

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
NYU students weigh in on the controversial move to ban tipping.
Founder of Picit and NYU Stern Alumni, Dan Hefter, presents his new iPhone application in an interview on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015.

Crowdsource your wardrobe with Picit

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
NYU Stern alumnus Dan Hefter talks about his latest app Picit where friends can communicate to keep their personal styles on point.
Arnold Byun, founder of the coffee club at NYU, spoke with WSN writer Tiffanie Hwang in a coffee shop near NYU last Thursday.

Coffee break with SPS junior Arnold Byun

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Founder and president of Coffee Club at NYU, Arnold Byun shares the story behind the club.
Boots

Chelsea boots are back in style

Linda Yang, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
The classic shoe is on the rise once again, proving that the perfect fall wardrobe starts with this basic boot.
New York Times covered the story of NYU students living in $300 a night hotels.

Life in Affinias is bittersuite at best

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor October 22, 2015
WSN speaks to Gallatin Sophomore Victor Leonard who lives in NYU housing at the Affinia Hotel to set the record straight about the accommodations.
Curated by Brent Phillips, the positive/negative: HIV/AIDS exhibition is currently on display on the 3rd floor of Bobst Library at the Fales Library.

positive/negative: HIV/AIDS at NYU Fales Library

Natalie Hansford, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
WSN talks to Brent Phillips, curator or the positive/negative: HIV/AIDS exhibit at the NYU Fales Library.
Every Saturday, the merchants at the Union Square Greenmarket sell a variety of apples and fresh produce. On October 24, the citywide Big Apple Crunch will take place here starting at 12 pm.

The Weekend: October 23-25

Kaitlyn Coleman, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
What to do, where to go and who to see this weekend, Oct. 23-25.
NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Where to bring the ‘rents during Parents Day

Taylor Nicole Rogers and Grace Halio October 22, 2015
A guide to NYC actives after NYU's Alumni and Parent's Day festivities are end.
Toni Patrick's "101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles" is a great cookbook for college students who want to try something new with their ramen.

The 5 best cookbooks for college students

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
Break out of your dining rut with these five cookbooks.
5 nude nail polishes, & Other Stories - Cane Oats, Essie - Penny Talk, Essie – Mamba, OPI - Dulce De Leche, and OPI - Samoan Sand.

Falling for flesh-tones, autumn’s easiest nail styles

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer October 20, 2015
Tips for sporting bare and neutral-colored nails this season.