Culture

Mug cake recipes: Single-serve holiday happiness
Forget cake pans and ovens, grab your favorite mug and pop it in the microwave to have a deliciously warm easy treat this holiday season.
Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2023

Indulge in bold Lebanese flavors on a budget at Hen House
Located in the East Village, Hen House serves up aromatic and authentic Lebanese cuisine.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• December 15, 2023

Staff Recs: Holiday drink orders
From cozy lattes to spiced wine, here are WSN’s recommendations of drinks near campus that will get you into the holiday spirit.
Natalie Thomas, Krish Dev, Juliana Guarracino, Andrea Lui and Sabrina Lee
• December 14, 2023

Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism
Three student activists shared their individual approaches to advancing public engagement about climate justice.
Polina Belova and Teresa Mo
• December 14, 2023

Bridging Puerto Rican culture and veganism with dairy-free coquito
Honoring my Puerto Rican culture and being vegan can often be a dilemma, especially during the holiday season. This coquito recipe is my happy in-between.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• December 14, 2023

A jolly journey eating through the wondrous Bryant Park Winter Village
The Culture Desk brings you their recommendations on the best eats that you can’t miss on your next trip to Bryant Park.
Juliana Guarracino, Andrea Lui, Sabrina Lee and Elena Portnoy
• December 13, 2023

Kimjang: paying homage to my halmeoni
How to honor kimjang, the communal activity of preparing and serving kimchi, a Korean staple.
Daeun Lee, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2023

For international students, NYU can feel like a running race
Becoming an adult at NYU as an international student can feel like a bind — the more we explore what our true interests are, the more pressure there is to get a job.
Katie Liao, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2023

Small spaces, big ideas: Running small businesses from NYU dorms
From a fresh set of braids to custom nails, these dorm-preneurs offer affordable beauty services to students on campus.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023

5 unique hot chocolates near NYU to warm your winter days
Defy your end-of-semester fatigue with some chocolatey goodness. From milk to dark, sweet to nutty, there’s a hot chocolate in the city for everyone.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023

Beauty in a bowl: Crafting your own luxurious face and hair treatments
Finding a good hair and skin care routine is hard, especially for college students trying to save money — so here are some easy DIY beauty recipes to help you flourish.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023

Donna: A perfectly minimalistic blend of brunch dishes and Latin flavors
Located a couple blocks west of Washington Square Park, Donna is a charming spot for refreshing drinks and light Latin-inspired dishes made to share.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• December 6, 2023



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