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4 restaurant industry volunteering opportunities

Give back to the New York City community and kickstart your career in the service industry with these four organizations.
Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Now that it’s February, New Year’s resolutions should be in full swing. But if you’re like most of us who created vague aspirations and don’t know where to begin, volunteering...

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New eats near NYU: DH Noodles gives Chinese students a taste of home

Discover this Greenwich Village hotspot offering $13 lunch menus of an appetizer, entree and a drink.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Walking down West Eighth Street, you might notice a long line full of chattering students, antsy with anticipation, all looking forward to catching a taste of a new restaurant...

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What your NYU school says about your style

NYU schools may not have a dress code, but they sure do each have their own fashion sense.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The NYU school you're enrolled at says a lot about you, but one of the most overlooked qualities is what it says about your outfit. Even for those of you who love to stand out...

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Long-distance friendships 101

How to keep your friendships alive and thriving — thousands of miles apart.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

My best friend is 2,899 miles away at Oregon State University while I’m here at NYU. Despite the distance, our friendship is as strong as ever — although I miss her tremendously....

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New eats near NYU: Seafood is the star of the show at Vallarta Tropical

At this seafood bar in the Lower East Side, ditch the winter cold for the sunny beaches of Puerto Vallarta.
Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

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Spice up your scarf game with these 5 scarf-tying ideas

If you never learned how to tie a scarf, you’re in luck — here are five ways to spruce up your neckwear.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

From the person in a trench coat pursuing the dark academia aesthetic to the person who dresses exclusively in pastels, scarves are a beloved and essential accessory to level up...

2025 style guide

2025 style guide

Enhance your style with this year’s cutting-edge trend predictions.
Carissa Becker, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

Each year brings new and unexpected fashion trends, and 2025 is no different. Whether you opt for more playful patterns like polka dots or love the sophistication of a kitten heel,...

A look into New York City’s first teahouse-inspired festival

A look into New York City’s first teahouse-inspired festival

CHA CHA Festival, which runs every weekend of February, boasts five teahouse installations centered around Asian tea culture.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

Upon stepping into CHA CHA Festival, the city’s first teahouse-inspired experience, I was struck by its rich representation of different Southeast Asian cultures. From Filipino...

5 luxury fragrances to wear in 2025

5 luxury fragrances to wear in 2025

New semester, new scent.
Rizaa Fazal, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

A signature fragrance is the ultimate accessory — one that stays with people long after you have left the room. For 2025, let’s leave behind generic, chemical-like scents and...

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5 ‘Gossip Girl’-inspired outfits for a posh Valentine’s evening

This Valentine’s Day, take fashion inspiration from these iconic characters hailing from the Upper East Side.
Jada Lee, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other, your friends or solo, building a stylish outfit to wear is always a must for the occasion. And what...

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The perfect day in SoHo

How to navigate New York’s trendiest neighborhood.
Bella Simonte, Daphne Zhu, Grace Tan, Julia Kim and Lauren Ng February 14, 2025

You probably know SoHo for its vibrant art scene, designer stores and cast-iron architecture. While the neighborhood remains a cultural highlight of lower Manhattan for tourists...

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Ranked: Subway stations near NYU

Because it takes a real subway surfer to navigate through the Union Square subway station’s maze of exits.
Isabel Lesser, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re running late to class or sick of walking, nearly all NYU students have used the subway for one reason or another. Each train line and station seems to have its...