Culture

How an NYU student raised funds for 500,000 meals by publishing a cookbook
Sahana Vij shares how she raised funds for more than 500,000 meals for children in need with her cookbook, “Bake Away.”
Rose Clarke, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2023

Cheap, off-campus cravings: 5 lunch specials near NYU
If you only have a few minutes between classes to grab a bite, here are five of the best deals near campus.
Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer
• April 24, 2023

‘It’s band tee heaven’: City Fun is the East Village spot for music merch
City Fun is a bright spot on an East Village block otherwise dedicated to bodegas. The store sells shirts from all your favorite bands, benefiting both the artist and the small local business.
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2023

Sakura Smith is reinventing the New York City bagel
Fermented yeast from the mountains of Japan finds its way to Brooklyn through Bagel Bunny.
Olivia Liu, Beauty & Style Editor
• April 19, 2023

Greenwich Village church that supported abortion access in the ’60s continues activism
Judson Memorial Church, which has historically provided women with reproductive health care referrals, remains vocal in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
Clara Scholl, Arts Editor
• April 18, 2023

‘The People’s Park’: Washington Square Park’s springtime splendor
A member of the nonprofit group that supports the park shares insights about how they preserve the park’s beauty amid the changing seasons.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Identity & Equity Editor
• April 18, 2023

Spruce up your spring with style: A spring fashion guide
Stay cool even on hot days with these style tips for the spring season.
Ishani Paul, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2023

Make your table for two a table for 23 at Brooklyn’s Dinner Party
The Fort Greene restaurant curates community through family-style dining.
Anja Westhues, Contributing Writer
• April 17, 2023

Central Park skating is back in full swing this spring
A WSN photographer takes a spin around Central Park’s Skate Circle for its opening weekend.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Editor-at-large
• April 15, 2023

Q&A: Samantha Harper on breaking into the fashion industry
WSN spoke to designer Samantha Harper about her celebrity-loved brand Harper Collective and the challenges of running a business in a changing digital landscape.
Olivia Liu, Beauty & Style Editor
• April 14, 2023

How South American vegetable ivory jewelry ended up in Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s Front Street features a handmade jewelry store selling a sustainable South American treasure.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Identity & Equity Editor
• April 13, 2023

Bodega cats: The feline mascots of NYC corner stores
A common sight in local shops, these cats hold a contentious role as community icons — and the primary defense against rodent infestations.
Phillip HoSang, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2023


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