Culture

The COVID-19 College Party Scene: Who’s To Blame?
In the midst of the pandemic, the traditional “party scene” connotation of college has created a very dangerous case of FOMO among returning students.
Bianca de Ayala, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 23, 2020

Moving in Together During a Pandemic: Why Now?
NYU couples tell stories of how COVID-19 impacted their relationship — including why it made them decide to live together.
Addison Aloian, Deputy Culture Editor
• September 21, 2020

Where Are the GLS Juniors Now?
NYU’s Global Liberal Studies program requires all of its juniors to spend their entire year abroad. However, because U.S. citizens are banned from entry to most of the countries NYU’s abroad sites are located in, students must find another way to navigate the year.
Dana Sun, Deputy Culture Editor
• September 21, 2020

The New Normal of Dating in the Pandemic
Soulja Boy’s “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” is now being done literally.
Madison San Miguel, Contributing Writer
• September 18, 2020

The Nugget Spot: Gone, but Never Forgotten
After operating out of the East Village for seven years, the Nugget Spot announced its permanent closure on Sept. 10.
Paul Kim, Dining Editor
• September 17, 2020

I Tried: Following an NYC School Schedule From Home
Seven months since the start of quarantine, one student returns to her pre-pandemic routine while studying remotely.
Madison San Miguel, Staff Writer
• September 16, 2020

First-Years Face a New Social Scene
First-year students share their experiences adapting to new safety protocols while trying to meet their peers.
Juliana Guarracino, Contributing Writer
• September 14, 2020

How the NYU Welcome Team Went Virtual
Wrapping up its last few events earlier this week, NYU Welcome’s entirely virtual program set out to give incoming students a campus feel despite the coronavirus.
Paul Kim, Dining Editor
• September 14, 2020

Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
Culture Editor Bella Gil discusses the reasoning for not covering in-person shows at NYFW S/S 2021.
Bella Gil, Culture Editor
• September 11, 2020

A Love Letter to Mint Kitchen, Gone Too Soon
The Israeli fast-service restaurant closed its doors earlier this year due to the coronavirus after operating for just over a year.
Isabella Kloster, Contributing Writer
• September 10, 2020

A New York Like Never Before
Several students tell stories of what the city was really like this past summer.
Addison Aloian, Deputy Culture Editor
• September 9, 2020

Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Students discuss their thought processes of what influenced their decision to either come back to campus or stay home, and talk about how they are working to make the most out of their situation.
Dana Sun, Deputy Culture Editor
• September 8, 2020



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