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A person picking up a piece of duck with a pair of chopsticks from a dish that is filled with duck and red and green peppers.

Hunan Slurp, home to mouthwatering meats and noodle Narnia

From decadent noodle soups to divine takes on traditional Chinese cuisine, Hunan Slurp will surely cure any winter woes.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor February 7, 2024

Hunan Slurp, a contemporary Chinese eatery located in the East Village, serves up luscious noodle and entree dishes in homage to head chef Chao Wang’s home — the Hunan province...

An illustration on a green and red split background that reads "in" on the green side and "out" on the red side. Various small drawings, like a backpack, a coffee cup and a bag of chips, are on either side of the image.

Everything in and everything out this semester

The fall semester is out and reading WSN is definitely in.

Every new year brings unpromising New Year’s resolutions that only get us so far. We’re tired of gym memberships going to waste and litanies of books gathering a plethora of...

A man pours hot water from a metallic kettle into a teapot on a wooden tray. Beside the teapot is a white, clay pitcher.

Té Company is your portal to authentic Taiwanese tea

The traditional tea room in the West Village gives customers a peek into the heart of Taiwanese tea culture beyond boba.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

“In the tea room it is left for each guest in imagination to complete the total effect in relation to himself.” — Okakura Kakuzo, The Book of Tea You’ve probably heard...

Exterior shot of a red colored restaurant with a neon green, red and white sign on the window.

MáLà Project’s menu is a delight for spice lovers

In a city full of hotpot restaurants, MáLà Project brings a different take on Sichuanese cuisine with its bold and brash use of spices.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor February 6, 2024

It was the lingering sensation of spice at the back of my throat that instantly caught my attention. I found myself continuously taking one more bite and becoming drawn to a soft...

Two people are laughing while skating on the rink. One is sitting on a bright yellow glider shaped like a dog that is meant to help kids learn how to skate. That person is holding up two peace signs while the other pushes them.

Got winter blues? Put on some skating shoes

Glide through the cold weather and plan your perfect winter day with this guide to New York City’s most popular ice skating rinks.
Maya Randolph, Contributing Writer February 5, 2024

A side view of the entrance to the La Maison Française. The words “New York University” and “La Maison Francaise” are displayed on the red brick walls on either side of the door in black letters.

More than Core: How language courses can go beyond the requirement

Three NYU students share how language courses have shaped them, both personally and academically.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer February 1, 2024

Across universities, world language often finds its way into Core programs. Especially in a multicultural place like New York City, the subject is particularly applicable. While...

A woman with black hair wearing a black shirt stands behind a white podium in a lecture hall.

Xyza Cruz Bacani explores community and sacrifice in ‘Komunidad: Filipinos in the UAE’

The exhibit represents the lives of five workers, the complexity of their identities and experiences working in the UAE.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer January 31, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 29, the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute in New York displayed a project by artist Xyza Cruz Bacani titled “Komunidad: Filipinos in the UAE.” Bacani, a Filipina photographer...

An aerial view of the lobby of Bobst Library crowded with people both walking and sitting on green and red couches.

Are students happy with the new Bobst renovations?

Bobst Library revealed its renovated lobby last semester. Here is what students have to say about it.
Liz Lindain and Christian Romero January 30, 2024

Unless you avoid Bobst Library like the plague, you probably saw that its first floor underwent renovation this past summer. NYU unveiled its changes to the university community...

A collage of three photographs. In the left photo, a model wears an off-white, woven dress with black metallic flowers that branch off of it. In the middle photo, a model wears white pants and a white woven top with metallic flowers branching from her back. In the right photo, the model wears a beige, woven dress with a large bow on the front.

Haute couture touched by Spanish roots at Paris Fashion Week

In Juana Martín’s “La Rosée” collection, a floral theme blends with the latest trends of the season.
Nicola Verani, Contributing Writer January 29, 2024

PARIS - At Juana Martín’s haute couture Fall/Winter 2024 show, guests entered underneath the infamous inverted pyramid in the Carrousel du Louvre carousel. The catwalk in the...

A collage of three photographs. The left model wears a large hoodie and baggy ripped jeans. The middle model wears a black, pink and green blazer and pants, a leather choker and a fluffy hat. The right model wears a black jacket and full body jumpsuit with a deer print.

Kidill brings punk and nostalgia to Paris Fashion Week

Designer Hiroaki Sueyasu pays homage to '70s fashion and punk in his Fall/Winter 2024 collection.
Makayla Brown, Contributing Writer January 29, 2024

PARIS - Kidill opened Fall/Winter 2024 Paris Fashion Week with a teenager’s punk fantasy. The brand seeks to revive the British punk scene and the ‘70s fashion movement and...

An image of a Sweetgreen storefront with a sign on the building that reads Sweetgreen.

Sweetgreen opens new Outpost location at Stern

The Stern School of Business expands their dining options for students on the go with new mobile order pickup stand.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor January 29, 2024

An illustration of an arm with a small pink and gold watch on its wrist on a brown gradient background.

It’s time to start wearing a watch

Yes, you can just check your phone for the time. But a watch is way cuter.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor January 29, 2024

If I’m ever running late for a morning class and not feeling confident in my outfit, there’s no clothing crisis that some accessories can’t solve. Throwing on some last-minute...