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Eli Lane performs his monologue as the character Zak in the play “The Ball.” (Ivy Chan for WSN)

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage

Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Broadway has its fair share of LGBTQ+ representation — think musicals like “& Juliet” and plays like “Oh, Mary!” — but at the Fresh Fruit Festival, there is an...

(Dani Biondi for WSN)

Out with the old, in with the glizzy

An exploration of how the hot dog is making its way into new realms of dining and pop culture.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

This city is known for its many quirks — a Starbucks on every corner, unlimited hordes of rats and a plethora of street performers. One often overlooked oddity, and arguably...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

5 overrated viral beauty products to scroll past

A chronically online girl’s trial of disappointing products.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

“Don’t trust the internet” — a statement we’ve all heard from professors and parents. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t consult Reddit, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube...

(Lauren Ng for WSN)

New eats near NYU: A vegan robot fast food chain reborn as a sandwich deli

Counter Service, the new sandwich concept from the team behind Kernel, is now selling gourmet subs at a small outpost in Greenwich Village.
Lauren Ng and Roshan Rao March 21, 2025

For about three months, Kernel was serving up plant-based burgers and vegetable side dishes on the corner of Lafayette Street and East Fourth Street. The fast food chain — which...

(Daniel Yee for WSN)

Step into spring with these 7 sneakers

Spring calls for a sneaker refresh — here are seven options to add some spunk to your footwear.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

It’s time to stop wearing all black. If you’re anything like me, winter is the time to wear literally anything and everything black in order to absorb as much heat as possible....

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

This dining hall employee is the heart of Palladium

In just five years at NYU, Demise Gist has earned herself a reputation for being one of the university’s kindest, most memorable employees.
Aryana Arora, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Seated at the right-side cash register of the Palladium dining hall, Demise Gist won’t let you leave without a drizzle of motivation and motherly love.  Many students’...

(Lisa Zhu for WSN)

These Japanese teahouses near NYU stay true to matcha traditions

Ditch your trendy strawberry matcha latte for a slow-paced matcha dining experience.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all with a matcha latte in their hand. Like coffee and...

(Emma Foley for WSN)

6 places not-so-near NYU for a spring break adventure

Step outside the bounds of Greenwich Village and explore new sights of New York.
Pritheva Zakaria and Sherry Chen March 20, 2025

When classes are in session, most NYU students probably aren’t venturing out to the Bronx or deep into Queens — but if you’ll be staying in the city during spring break,...

Owner Miro Uskokovic. (Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

Hani’s Bakery and Cafe is a love letter to Serbian roots

The Cooper Square bakery, which has become a city hotspot since it opened in November, is an homage to the vision of co-owner Miro Uskokovic’s mother, Hani.
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer March 19, 2025

In the heart of the East Village, just off of Cooper Square, is Hani’s Bakery and Cafe, one of the neighborhood’s hottest new pastry spots. The bakery, whose name is pronounced...

A chef at Moody Tongue Pizza prepares pizza for a table. (Ivy Chan for WSN)

New eats near NYU: The intersection of beer, pizza and raw fish

St. Marks Place’s new restaurant Moody Tongue Pizza threads the needle between traditionally incompatible cuisines.
Bella Simonte, Dining Editor March 19, 2025

I’m always skeptical of any restaurant that uses the word fusion — often implying a menu is spread too thin by trying to incorporate too many cultures. However, the East Village’s...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

The best pad brands for your period

These cotton pads will make you feel like you are sitting on clouds.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Tired of wearing uncomfortable and scratchy pads? When you’re hit with your period every month, the last thing you want to worry about is what products to use. If you’re just...

(Zev Marinoff for WSN)

Turning the tassel doesn’t guarantee immediate success

While NYU touts the achievements of its alumni, not all graduates feel prepared to live up to the university’s lofty reputation.
Greg Cutler, Contributing Writer March 18, 2025

Caught in the cycle of Friday morning recitations, New York City nightlife and long Bobst study sessions, it’s easy to forget that NYU is a revered name. Currently sitting at...