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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,...

The side of a store that has a sign which reads “DANNY ON THE CORNER HOT ZEPOLLES” followed by three exclamation points. To the right of it is a blue sign showing deep-fried Oreo cookies. There are people standing around the store.

The best of the fest: Italian classics at the Feast of San Gennaro

A guide to the top eats at Little Italy’s 97th Feast of San Gennaro.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Every September, a slice of old-world charm is renewed in the heart of lower Manhattan. Vibrant red, white and green arches illuminate Mulberry Street for 11 blocks from Houston...

Two people talk on a park bench in Stuyvesant Square Park.

Breakup with Bobst with these 5 off-campus study spots

Step up your study routine this semester and venture out to one of these off-campus locations.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023

Tired of scavenging for an open seat at Bobst Library? Disillusioned by the prospect of spending yet another afternoon at the Kimmel Center for University Life? As classes pick...

An illustration of a floating burger, a pizza pie, platter of steak and a bowl of thai noodles against a purple background.

The quintessential restaurants to visit during your time at NYU

You can’t graduate without having dined at these local treasures. Here are 11 iconic restaurants all NYU students must try.
Andrea Lui and Daeun Lee September 18, 2023

Whether you’re still settling into your first year or just about to graduate, you can’t call yourself a Violet if you haven’t tried at least one of these restaurants. Our...

Three pairs of models stand together in a horizontal line wearing cream, red and murky blue outfits respectively. The models are wearing clothes from CLARA SON.

WSN at New York Fashion Week

Spring/Summer 2024
September 15, 2023

A model wearing a baggy, red V-neck overshirt with two purple stripes on each sleeve and a purple letter W on the center walks on a runway. The model is wearing a long-sleeved purple shirt under the overshirt, and baggy, red leather-like pants. The model wears two stud earrings, and black shoes. A model wearing a floor-length, denim button-up overcoat with only the top two buttons closed and jeans with the fly unbuttoned walks on a runway. The model is pregnant, with the open coat revealing a pregnant stomach. The model wears brown lace-up boots, with thumbs hooked in the pants’ pockets. A model wearing a black, seemingly leather, crop top, closed in the front by two buttons, walks on a runway. The model wears a white beanie and baggy, purple pans with big pockets on both legs. The model’s boxers are slightly visible above the pants. The model wears small, gold-colored hoop earrings, and brown lace-up boots.

WHENSMOKECLEARS brings ‘Uptown Couture’ to the runway

WHENSMOKECLEARS exemplifies New York City fashion at Spring/Summer 2024 New York Fashion Week.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2023

From left to right: a model walking down the runway in a blue blazer and teal high-low skirt; a model walking down the runway in a yellow one-piece body suit with a beige overcoat;; a model walking down the runway in a blue silky see-through dress.

Chuks Collins creates waves at New York Fashion Week

The designer showcased an earnest tribute to the ocean in his latest collection “Marine Euphoria: A Harmonious Tribute to Oceanic Splendor.”
Sebin Cho, Contributing Writer September 15, 2023

Bronx-based British-Nigerian designer Chuks Collins returned to the runway with his eponymous label on Sept. 13, the last day of the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 show...

A model wears a beige floral shirt.

Victor dE Souza’s ‘Siren & Muses’ collection is a coastal dream turned reality

The trend-averse designer came out with uniquely-structured pieces that toed the line between the whimsical and bizarre in his latest collection.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor September 14, 2023

Tailored bodices and flowy silhouettes alike took the floor at Victor de Souza’s Spring/Summer 2024 New York Fashion Week show, in an ethereal collection that showcased the designer's...