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CAS professor Dora Zhang, who teaches a Writing the Essay class, displays the contents of her bag

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What’s in your bag: Dora Zhang

December 2, 2013
Writing the Essay professor Dora Zhang keeps books, theater tickets, notebooks and writing utensils that perfectly suit her personality.
Larry D. Moore via wikipedia.org

James McBride wins National Book Award in Fiction

December 2, 2013
A member of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute faculty was awarded the National Book Award in Fiction.
NYU band Modern Diet gears up for their show on December 6, 2013Courtesy of Maddy Brout

Student band Modern Diet blends genres on EP, in concert

December 2, 2013
NYU band Modern Diet breaks boundaries and defies typical musical genres.
Courtesy of Food Bank for New York City

Top 5 Local donation, food drives offer chance to give back in holiday season

December 2, 2013

There’s something about December and the holidays that remind us of how fortunate we are. Dedicated volunteers have already begun organizing several services, food drives and...

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Stern junior builds buzz with website meant to connect homeowners with contractors

December 2, 2013
Michael Lisovetsky, in a collaboration with several of his friends, has built a website designed to ease the business deals for homeowners seeking renovations.
via flickr.com

Cook up delicious Thanksgiving meals in dorm kitchens

November 26, 2013
Make turkey casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving in the comforts of your dorm.
Emily Byrski/WSN

Affordable places to spend Thanksgiving in New York City

November 26, 2013
Our picks for restaurants to celebrate Thanksgiving.
via facebook.com

Enjoy vegan alternatives for Thanksgiving at upscale, college-friendly spots

November 26, 2013
How to celebrate Thanksgiving meatless.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Top five ways to experience Thanksgiving in New York City

November 25, 2013
While masses of students eagerly pack their suitcases for trips home, others may be packing their wallets with some extra cash as they settle into the city for a New York Thanksgiving. During the break, there are some events one must experience for a true New York City holiday.
Denise Fabella/WSN

Creative Writing Program students, poet share works

November 25, 2013
In the final event of the Emerging Writers Reading Series, four students and poet Natalie Diaz read their works.
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What’s in your bag: Calli Sara Goldstein

November 25, 2013
Steinhardt freshman Calli Sara Goldstein, a major in Studio Art, shared the assortment of quirky art supplies and various other contents of her bag — a list of interesting items ranging from red velvet fabric samples to lollipops.
Daniel Cole/WSN

Student Senators Council hosts benefit concert for Philippines

November 25, 2013
Performances at the NYU Can Help benefit on Nov. 21 brought powerful stories to NYU.