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People bike on a sunny evening on the street at Central Park.

Fall in love with these NYC autumn festivities

Calling all Violets — here’s your guide to having the perfect ’90s rom-com fall in Manhattan.
Maya Randolph, Contributing Writer October 4, 2023

With orange foliage and Halloweekend just around the corner, autumn is one of the best times of the year. It's the ideal time to enjoy the mild weather with friends before most...

An illustration of three legs wearing shoes of different types and colors placed in front of a colorful background.

Fall flats that won’t cramp your style — or your feet

In the market for new shoes this fall? Here’s a comprehensive list of some of the cutest, trendiest and comfiest ballet flats and Mary Janes for all your leaf-crunching needs this season.
Brianna Ly, Contributing Writer October 3, 2023

To the speed-walking and chronically late NYU student’s delight, fall has become the season of the flat. But despite flats being a timeless staple, it can still be difficult...

Multiple models dressed in a variety of clothing are sitting, standing or posing. The background is white and to the left of the photo is a camera and a canvas.

Paris Fashion Week: Fashion meets art at Jarel Zhang’s SS24 exhibition

In his SS24 Fashion Week show, designer Jarel Zhang displayed his emotionally evocative, heavily textured work in the form of an alluring canvas-like space.
Makayla Brown, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

PARIS — Jarel Zhang played with an artist’s wonderland in an intimate presentation at the Spring/Summer 2024 season of Paris Fashion Week. In a white room emulating a canvas,...

People standing in front of a Mexican-style tent with a sign that says “Classic Mexican Mole” and “Nixtamal”.

Evening eats at the Queens Night Market

With every item sold capped at $6, the market is a cultural hub of eats, treats and vibes.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer October 2, 2023

Two mooncakes are on a plate, sitting on a table. To the left of the photo there is a blue-and-white teapot.

Moonstruck for mooncakes at the Mid-Autumn Festival

It’s that time of the year again for having an excuse to only eat desserts for dinner: here are New York City’s best treats and eats for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Andrea Lui and Jack Dai September 28, 2023

Contact Andrea Lui and Jack Dai at [email protected]  Map by Krish Dev.

Attendees of the Brown Sugar Brilliance club meeting talking to each other in a circle while smiling. A bubble floats in the air.

Brown Sugar Brilliance sweetens the soul with Black queer excellence

How a new club for NYU’s bustling Black queer scene might help me heal my inner child, reconnect with nature, and vibe out in all my vulnerabilities.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer September 28, 2023

NYU is far from a historically Black college, but the Black experience in New York City is truly like no other. It’s hard to match the energy of going to a summer block party...

A Greek architecture in the middle of a garden.

Fallin’ on a budget: The best day trips from New York City 

Escape the city for an autumn adventure with these accessible and affordable day trips.
Ava Lee, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Autumn in New York is one of the best times of the year. As the humid summer air is swept away by the crisp fall breeze, you can finally enjoy the outdoors without sweltering in...

A colorful illustration of a plate containing arroz con leche on top of a napkin and spoon, with the background of the red, green, and white Mexico flag.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Cinnamon, rice and everything nice

Arroz con leche, an authentic Hispanic dish, encapsulates all the ways I yearn for home in the city.
Sar Perez, Contributing Writer September 27, 2023

There are a few moments that make me feel a deep connection to my roots — when I first visited Mexico at 12 years old, during birthday celebrations when Mariachi music plays...

An illustration of a plate of arroz con chuletas with the Puerto Rican flag as the background.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Arroz, chuletas, amarillos and a dash of love

When dining hall food gets tiring, I daydream about being in Puerto Rico watching my mother cook.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer September 26, 2023

I’m in my childhood bedroom, waking up from an after-school nap. The only thing that breaks me out of my groggy state is my grumbling stomach longing for food. In the kitchen,...

A man dressed in a white shirt with red shorts and black shoes walks down the middle of rows of grocery items, including chips, straws, and toys.

Skip Whole Foods and try these more affordable alternatives

As a college student, grocery shopping without breaking the bank can be quite the struggle. Here are some options that won’t have you signing up for a meal plan again.
Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer September 25, 2023

With restaurants on every corner, the temptation to eat out for every meal in New York City is certainly strong, but one look at your dinner bill will have you setting up shop...

Illustration depicting two rows of professors from the chest up.

Ranked: Five professors that’ll make or break your semester

We know professors have strong opinions about us. We have strong opinions about them, too.
Anya Paiz, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Until you walk into class for the very first time, your professors will always be an enigma. You can read thousands of Rate My Professor reviews, stalk them on Facebook and read...

A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.

Ranked: School bags

We deserve to be stylish and free from back pain!
Sneha Tripathy, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

With how much we carry around campus each day, a good school bag is a necessity. A bag can be anything you want it to be — a fashionable handbag to match your bougie outfit,...