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New Year, New Traditions

New Year, New Traditions

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor January 30, 2017

It’s not Chinese New Year without dumplings and family, but for students who live far from home, the latter is not always possible. But that doesn’t stop students from seeking...

Best Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year in NYC

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor January 30, 2017

There are few better places to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the United States than in New York City. Before you find yourself completely buried in assignments from your new...

Exposure | Washington Square Park Rally For Immigrants’ Rights

Euan Prentis, Julia Saliba and Polina Buchak January 26, 2017
The New York community flocked to Washington Square Park and later Union Square to rally in support of the Muslim and immigrant communities.
Hundreds gathered at the Muslim Students Association’s Nov. 10 Rise Against Hate Rally, in Kimmel.

MSA Continues Efforts for Inclusivity in the Aftermath of Trump’s Inauguration

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor January 25, 2017
The Muslim Students Association responds to acts of hate and ignorance with love to send a message
Women's March in New York

Exposure | Women’s March

Euan Prentis, Photo Editor January 25, 2017

On Saturday the 21st of January, women’s rights advocates across the globe marched in protest of the recent inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald...

Women's March on Washington

Women’s March on Washington

Carolyn Fan, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Carolyn Fan and her family's history is deeply intertwined with protesting — and she hopes to continue it in the age of Trump.
Inside the Inauguration

Inside the Inauguration

Eli Nachmany, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
NYU student Eli Nachmany worked hard on President Trump's campaign, and talked about his experience working on one of the most divisive presidential inaugurations in history.
Michael Frazier

Michael Frazier

Snapping: Diversity's Weapon of Choice
Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor December 8, 2016

Michael Frazier is more than qualified to offer advice to his fellow students, and there’s hardly a friendlier face it could come from. The Gallatin senior certainly has a...

Michael Leonetti

Michael Leonetti

Re-humanizing the Refugee Crisis
Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor December 8, 2016

On Michael Leonetti’s first day in Skala Sikaminias on the island of Lesvos, Greece, he rode around the sparkling Aegean Sea on a small dinghy, sitting atop bags of broken up...

Caroline De Quesada

Caroline De Quesada

The Face of NYU Greek Life
Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

Caroline De Quesada is sitting in front of a room of Greek chapter leaders who, by late November, are burnt out by a long semester. Her chihuahua Hamilton — named after Alexander,...

Chandni Sharma

Chandni Sharma

Refusing to Compromise Identity
Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 8, 2016

Her name is Chandni, and she’s going to make damn sure you take the time to learn it right. “You know how people have their, like, Starbucks name or whatever?” Sharma...

Tyler Benjamin

Tyler Benjamin

Taking and Making Space for Collaboration
Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor December 8, 2016

Tyler Benjamin can wear just about any hat you want him to. There’s the committed Tyler who acts as treasurer for both the Black Students Union and Gentlemen of Quality. There’s...