Portraits
![Noams and Trafton at Pride Fest in 2019. They performed a remix of Trafton’s song Hyperreal. (Photo Courtesy of Alena Spalenska)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EDM_sourced_4-900x597.jpg)
EDM, Beyond the Festival
Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is prolific, diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.
Ali Zimmerman, Contributing Writer
• October 7, 2019
![Tisch drama sophomore Journey Brown-Saintel stands in Washington Square Park with the asexual flag wrapped around her body. (Photo by Sara Miranda)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/acesaros_saramiranda_01-566x900.jpg)
Ace-ing It in New York
These three NYU students identify across the spectrum of asexuality and share their stories, experiences and struggles with being their authentic selves in modern Western society.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, UTA Senior Reporter
• September 30, 2019
![A Class of Their Own: Defining the Stereotypes Surrounding NYU’s Programs](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screenshot-uta-Tavassoli.jpg)
A Class of Their Own: Defining the Stereotypes Surrounding NYU’s Programs
Students discuss how school reputations burden them with expectations to meet and cliches to disprove.
Sammy Tavassoli, UTA
• September 23, 2019
![A view of NYU Florence campus from Villa Natalia. (WSN File Photo)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2247-900x675.jpg)
The First Year Away
I spent my first year abroad in Paris through the Liberal Studies First-Year Away program. I called it an adventure. My brother called it a glorified holding tank.
Natalie Chinn, Under the Arch Editor
• May 6, 2019
![SPS junior Charlene Ren is an international student from Shanghai. Since she didnt want to get a tattoo she would regret, Ren began by using tattoo stickers. (Photo by Emma Li)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/charlene1-600x900.jpg)
Asian Students Get Inked and Break Barriers
Despite the strong stigma around tattoos back home, Asian students are embracing the art.
Emma Li, Contributing Writer
• April 23, 2019
![A trash bin overflows with food scraps, containers and papers in Kimmels seventh-floor student lounge. Some of these items could be recycled. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sustainability_katie-peurrung_web_07-900x605.jpg)
Busting the Myth About NYU Recycling
Where does the garbage chute actually lead?
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Under the Arch Editor
• April 22, 2019
![Steinhardt sophomore Ainura Kudaibergen holds her vlog camera and a YouTube-branded notebook, which she fills with video ideas. She has been posting to YouTube since 2012. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ainura_katie-peurrung_09-900x600.jpg)
NY-YouTube
Joel Lee, Under the Arch Deputy Editor
• March 4, 2019
![(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/black-history-archives-823x900.jpg)
171 Years of Black History at NYU
WSN’s Finley Muratova went through Bobst’s archives on the history of black clubs, students and faculty at NYU to highlight moments since the university started, admitted and employed them.
Finley Muratova, Under the Arch Deputy Editor
• February 28, 2019
![Brian Cheng is a Tisch sophomore, studying Film & TV. He was born with cerebral palsy and had been using a wheelchair to help him move around his entire life. For Cheng, navigating NYUs Washington Square campus can be challenging when it comes to older buildings with worse wheelchair accessibility. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/accessibility2_katie-peurrung_01-900x600.jpg)
Overcoming Inaccessibility
Due to the lack of appropriate infrastructure, navigating around the NYU campus while using a mobility aid can be a challenge for students.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Under The Arch Deputy Editor
• January 28, 2019
![A recreation of the poster held by Steinhardt senior August at a recent trans rights protest. (Photo Illustration by Tony Wu and Rachel Buigas-Lopez)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC2654.jpg)
Trans Students Can’t Be Defined, Despite the Memo
The recent government memo regarding how gender should be officially described proposes a strictly biological definition.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Staff Writer
• November 12, 2018
![The newest Seastraws addition, silicone straws. (Courtesy of Seastraws)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/s6-900x900.jpg)
NYU Bought a Semester’s Worth of Sustainable Straws From This Student-Run Company
The university backs Seastraws, a student-run company seeking to reduce the amount of plastic in oceans, by providing their straws in select dining halls.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor
• November 5, 2018
![Lola lies in bed after being banned from PayPal. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lola_katie-peurrung_web_08-900x600.jpg)
Cam Girl. Stripper. Student.
Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
Joel Lee, Staff Writer
• October 29, 2018
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024