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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...

(Kiara Mujica and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Styling green this St. Patrick’s Day

Even if you only have a sprinkle of 2.7% Celtic in your blood, here’s how you can stay festive for any St. Patrick’s outing.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Dressing for St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean you have to look like you’ve been swallowed up by a highly unflattering shade of neon green. Think of green as a pop of color...

(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)

How to celebrate Pi Day the right way

The best pie in the city to celebrate the best unofficial holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Thanksgiving may be the most famous holiday for celebrating with pie, but as March 14 quickly approaches, it’s time to highlight the dessert’s more unofficial holiday. Pi Day...

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What I didn’t say in my Common App essay

As college commitment season approaches, a reflection upon my academic journey reveals new insights into the value of acknowledging self-doubt and rewriting expectations.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

As weird as it sounds, I’m starting to think I was accepted into NYU on the basis of mediocrity.  And by mediocrity, I mean how I wanted to go into a humanities field in...

(Joey Cheung, Kyra Reilley, and Evan Tong for WSN)

7 recipes that turn dining hall staples into elevated meals

Add some variety to normally monotonous dining hall items with these creative recipes engineered to satisfy any craving.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

After a long day of classes and walking around the city, the last thing you want to do is eat the same dining hall meal you have for dinner every day. Instead, switch up your daily...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

5 student magazines highlighting music, literature, travel and more

Interested in getting your work published? Here are five student-run publications to consider.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

NYU boasts hundreds of different clubs and organizations that you can get involved in, including those focused on providing creative students the opportunity to publish their work....

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These 7 vinyl listening bars are making music the main course

This dining trend from Japan is turning tables.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Foodies, it’s time to put music first. Listening bars are popping up all over the city, inviting guests to escape the Manhattan noise and dive into a curated audio experience....

Moth lounges on the carpet, observing her owner with a keen gaze. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Living at NYU with animal companions

Grayson Stotz, Under the Arch Editor March 12, 2025

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The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City

LS sophomore Vedanshi Jain runs her clothing brand, Asahi Jaipur, with her mother.
Roshan Rao and Sara Sharma March 12, 2025

Vedanshi Jain doesn’t believe she has the gene for fashion. Looking at her Instagram account, you’d never be able to tell — Jain, an LS sophomore who will transfer into the...

Vanessa Wallace, Savage X Fenty Chief Marketing Officer (Courtesy of Marissa Serrano)

Championing inclusivity and innovation: a conversation with Savage x Fenty CMO Vanessa Wallace

Named one of AdWeek’s 2025 CMOs to watch, Savage X Fenty’s Vanessa Wallace tells WSN about disruptive marketing and value-driven leadership.
Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor March 12, 2025

Vanessa Wallace, chief marketing officer of Savage X Fenty — the boundary-pushing intimates and loungewear brand founded by Rihanna — has built a remarkable career blending...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

I asked ChatGPT for a cookie recipe, here’s what happened

Is there an intersection, or eventual union, between artificial intelligence and baking?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

I’m tired of recipe research. As a longtime baker, I am often looking out for new recipes to add to my Rolodex, but I have become increasingly aggravated by the pages and pages...