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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Live like the queen on a pauper’s budget

Julie Ciccone, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

London is notorious for being an expensive site to study away, but if there’s one thing New Yorkers and NYU students can appreciate, it’s finding a decent bargain. Saving money...

Sunny streets, delicous eats

David Bologna, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

Ancient architecture, breathtaking views and a maze of streets make Florence the perfect city to explore on a sunny day. 10 a.m. Start your day with a strut down Tornabuoni for...

Everyday Chinese

Kaleel Munroe, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

Roughly 2,200 classroom hours, or nearly 1.7 years, are required for the average non-native speaker to learn Mandarin Chinese fluently. But that should not stop you from getting...

Save some sights for a rainy day

Bryna Shuman, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

In Florence, a city filled with beautiful museums, art galleries and churches, it is easy to find a way to spend a rainy day. 9:00 Start your day off with a quick cappuccino and...

Top 5 eateries for a Buenos Aires bite

Daniel Yeom, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

Buenos Aires’s diverse culinary scene offers everything from cheap neighborhood eateries to upscale dining destinations that are redefining Argentinian cuisine. Here is our pick...

Buenos Aires after dark: Top 5 places to party

Marina Zheng, Features Editor February 26, 2015

Floreria Atlántico: Upon first glance, Floreria Atlántico looks like a flower shop. But little do passersby know, in the basement there is a dimly lit and intimately sized speakeasy...

Tips for being vegan in Berlin

Ariana DiValentino, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

It turns out that for being the land of wurst, Berlin’s vegan scene is arguably the best outside of New York City. Options abound for cruelty-free eaters: 100% Vegan It’s...

Internships enrich study away

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2015

For CAS junior Sabine Teyssier, interning was an integral part of the experience of studying away in Accra, Ghana. Teyssier worked with two different organizations that allowed...

From food to fabric: top 5 activities

Emily Bell, Blogs Editor February 26, 2015

Reggae Night at Labadi Beach: To get a taste of Ghanaian nightlife and relax on the beach, head to Reggae Night at Labadi Beach on Wednesdays which is perfect for hanging out with...

Savor Shanghai’s best dishes

Kenny Lee, Contributing Writer February 26, 2015

Shanghai is not just the rising financial center of China. Home to more than 24 million people from various cities and provinces around China, Shanghai is also the center of diverse...

Travel tips

Nina Jang, Deputy Features Editor February 26, 2015

Before you can start the memorable experience of studying away, you first have to pack. To reduce any existing stress and put to rest any questions, consider the advice of fellow...

Mandatory study away can benefit college students

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 26, 2015

NYU’s Washington Square admissions site mentions the benefits that come with living in a city so full of different cultures and communities. Beyond New York, though, students...