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Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor

Yasmin Gulec is a junior double majoring in GLS and Journalism. She’s an editor for Under the Arch, which she deems as the best section at WSN. Hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, Yasmin responds to not only her name, but Turkish Delight. In her free time, you can find her reading books about food or drowning her troubles in liters of coffee. Follow her on Instagram @yasmiintea, but beware she archives content without notice. So catch it while it’s hot.

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Yasmin Gulec • May 8, 2020

Last year when I was working on the While You Were Here issue, I was very aware that next year, in 2020, the issue would be made for my graduating class. “That is going to be...

Liberal Studies Commencement ’19

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • May 22, 2019

As excited family members and friends took their seats in the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, the 2019 Liberal Studies graduating class lined up backstage, whispering...

Derin Caglar | Stepping Out Of the Pigeonhole and Flying High

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • March 14, 2019

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

To quote Patrick from “Spongebob Squarepants”: we have technology! As the WSN staff will soon tell you, it’s an everyday part of our lives that ends up being more frustrating than not.

Sakshi Venkatraman, Pamela Jew, Bela Kirpalani, Melanie Pineda and Yasmin Gulec • February 28, 2019

On Being Made Fun of for Owning AirPods By Sakshi Venkatraman, Editor-in-Chief I’ll just come out and say it. I own AirPods. I find it’s better to be forthright about it...

The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

Living the New York City dream is not cheap. It’s even harder when you pay your own way.

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • February 21, 2019

Shoebox-sized apartments shared by four people, bedrooms with hardly enough space for a twin bed and friendly rodents that visit from time to time. Despite the downsides, off-campus...

The Suite Life of Faculty Children

Hundreds of undergraduates populate NYU residence halls, but so do a handful of faculty members’ children.

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • February 21, 2019

Elena Victoria Chirinos jumps up and down in her sparkly silver skirt as NYU students trickle into her sixth-floor Third Avenue North Residence Hall apartment to celebrate...

Zella Christenson | The Queen of Food Studies

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • December 6, 2018

Sounds of laughter and the smell of Thanksgiving dinner oozed out of the apartment where NYU Navigator’s all-girl Bible study group hosts its weekly meeting. While the group...

Antidotes and Anecdotes

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • November 8, 2018

Cocktails are the cherry on top for any dinner party, adding an extra fitz and spirit to the table.

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

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.

New York Nightlife Is on the Rise With the New Nightlife Mayor

Just let them dance.

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • October 18, 2018

In a city with a population of students dying to experience everything New York has to offer after the sun goes down, what can the office of nightlife do for us?

Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Tyler Crews and Yasmin Gulec • October 1, 2018

New York City nightlife can be tricky to navigate for students under 21. NYC Welcome Week tries to eliminate this struggle by providing 18+ events.

Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams

Connor Gatesman, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Yasmin Gulec, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman and Daniella Nichinson • September 28, 2018

Unabashedly indulge your bedazzled former self and rock out to these early 2000s hits.

First Night Stories to Put Yours in Perspective

Don't sh-t the bed your first night at college.

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor • September 3, 2018

Don't sh-t the bed your first night at college.

Photo: NYU’s Class of 2018 Shines Through the Showers at 186th Commencement

Sayer Devlin, Pamela Jew and Alejandro Villa Vásquez • May 16, 2018

Gallatin bachelor's candiate

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Commencement ’18

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • May 15, 2018

Welcomed by the melodies of the Symphonic Brass Alliance, family and friends took their seats in the world’s largest indoor theatre, Radio City Music Hall to commemorate...

NYU Denies Visiting Puerto Rican Students Additional Semester

Natalie Chinn and Yasmin Gulec • May 2, 2018

President Andrew Hamilton responded to HMAP Students Initiative's request to continue HMAP for an additional semester.

On Food Culture in Turkey and at NYU

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 30, 2018

NYU has broadened my understanding of food culture and given me new outlets to channel my passion for cuisine.

Returning Puerto Rican Students Face Uncertainty

Yasmin Gulec, Natalie Chinn and Pamela Jew • April 29, 2018

Students who came to NYU for a semester with the Hurricane Maria Assistance program reflect on their semester and talk about the upcoming storm season, Puerto Rican politics and the possibility of staying.

Visiting Students from Puerto Rico Ask Hamilton to Extend Program

Natalie Chinn, Yasmin Gulec and Pamela Jew • April 27, 2018

HMAP Students Initiative published a letter early this morning calling for President Andrew Hamilton to extend the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program for an additional semester.

LS Professor No Longer Teaching After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Surface

Alex Domb and Yasmin Gulec • April 26, 2018

Liberal Studies Professor J. Ward Regan no longer has teaching responsibilities at NYU after news emerged of sexual relations he had with a 15-year-old student in a class he was teaching in the early 1990s.

Photo: Leaving the Bars Behind and Starting Anew

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 9, 2018

Jose Diaz is a junior in CAS and the organizer of the Fatherhood Afterward Incarceration panel that occurred on Mar. 29.

Welcome to the Era of the Celestial Jukebox

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 9, 2018

In September 2000, The Atlantic published an article called “The Heavenly Jukebox” and argued about the possibility of technology allowing people to listen to music whenever...

Staff Recs: Best Lorde Songs

Jordan Reynolds, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Yasmin Gulec, Natasha Roy and Emily Fagel • April 6, 2018

In honor of the Melodrama Tour's stop in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, WSN has compiled a list of the best Lorde songs.

Put Your Tin Foil Hats On, We Are Talking About Conspiracies

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 2, 2018

The why and the how of conspiracy theories.

The Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Nature of Time Travel

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 2, 2018

What is time? Does time travel exist? These are the questions that occupy NYU students' thoughts.

The Conspiracy Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • April 1, 2018

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 2, 2018 I was introduced to the whirlwind nature of conspiracy theories when I was around five. My family and I were visiting a friend’s...

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Spring into Spring With

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Tyler Crews, Natasha Roy, Connor Gatesman, Veronica Liow, Yasmin Gulec and Jemima McEvoy • March 30, 2018

Say goodbye to winter with our playlist of songs to spring into spring with!

Staff Rants: Astrology, Texting While Walking and Sidewalk Rage

Tyler Crews, Yasmin Gulec and Liv Chai • March 27, 2018

This week our staff is feeling especially angry. Perhaps it is because Mercury went into retrograde, or maybe it is just a part of being a New Yorker.

Rachel Stern

It’s in Her Nature

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • March 8, 2018

Second Avenue is home to Block Drug Store, a pharmacy that has survived for over 100 years while surrounding businesses have shuttered. Restaurants turned into chic coffeeshops...

Sk8er Boys — And Girls — of NYU

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • March 6, 2018

Hear what NYU skaters have to say about skating in the city.

Broome Street

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • February 22, 2018

Address: 400 Broome St., New York, NY 10013 Cost per semester: $6,622-$9,386 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles, Triples Nearby subways: J, N, Q, 6 NYU...

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Cry To

Ryan Mikel, Tom Miritello, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Jemima McEvoy, Tyler Crews, Natalie Whalen, Matthew Holman, Anubhuti Kumar, Kristina Hayhurst, Natasha Roy, Yasmin Gulec and Emily Fagel • February 9, 2018

The WSN Staff compiled a playlist of the best songs to cry to this Valentine's Day. Sit back, relax and feel all the feels.

The Ins and Outs of Biking Around Campus

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • January 31, 2018

Biking around campus can be scary but do not fret! Here are some basic tips to find parking and safely pedal around NYU

Taking Burgers to the Next Level

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor • January 23, 2018

A new plant-based burger chain is finally opening their first East Coast location.

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

Jordan Reynolds, Yasmin Gulec, Tyler Crews, Anna Letson, Daniella Nichinson, Natasha Roy and Connor Gatesman • December 1, 2017

For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.

The Coffee Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • November 20, 2017

Grab a hot cup of coffee, let the familiar smell that carries centuries of history surround you and slowly sip away while you enjoy the Coffee Issue.

Photo: An Eggcelent Twist on Cappuccino

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • November 20, 2017

Ring Dings Will Be Your Next Fling

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • November 13, 2017

The 60's classic, Ring Dings, are making a comeback! Taste these delicious small cakes at the Duane Park Patisserie

Patricio Navia

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • October 10, 2017

An interview with NYU professor, Patricio Navia, for The Immigration Issue.

The Immigration Issue

Jemima McEvoy and Yasmin Gulec • October 10, 2017

The Immigration Issue aims to look at the various experiences immigrants to the United States go through during their decision, documentation, arrival and grind.

Photo: Noah Hyams: Behind Swipe Me

Spurthi Kontham, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2017

Swipe Me is a mobile app that matches students with students who have extra meal swipes.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Avocado

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • September 7, 2017

Here's a list of places to get dishes with avocado near each dorm!

The Exploding Omelet

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • September 5, 2017

Every month we find ourselves discovering a new dish whether it is an innovative take on something we already knew, or a traditional food from another country that we just hop on the bandwagon for. One dish that has been coming up around New York and on the internet is the exploding omelet, or omurice.

I Tried… Ice Cream Trucks of Washington Square Park

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • September 5, 2017

As an ice-cream lover, our dining editor tries the ice cream trucks around Washington Square Park.

Fresh Meat: New Food Spots this Fall

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • August 28, 2017

Take advantage of Welcome Week by trying out these food hot spots.

Mapping Out Your Meal Plan

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • August 28, 2017

Make the most of your meal plan by visiting these spots near campus.

The Dining Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • April 10, 2017

The Dining Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • April 10, 2017

Some people love fairy tales, but I personally love stories about food. Food and the way we consume it has evolved so rapidly — you can even see the changes in tastes and preferences...

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Breakfast

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • April 4, 2017

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here's where to find it close to your dorm.

How To: Photograph Food

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 28, 2017

Here are some tips and tricks to taking great food photos.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Bagels

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 28, 2017

Bagels are a staple in New York City culture, so check out the best bagel shops near your dorm.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Sandwiches

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 22, 2017

Without a doubt, sandwiches are a staple for college students — they're convenient, cheap and easy-to-eat. Read this to discover the best sandwich shop near your dorm.

Beyond the Trend: Rolled Ice Cream and 10Below

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 8, 2017

10Below is the trailblazer for rolled ice cream shops in New York City. Some think it is worth the hype, but others believe the treat is overrated.

How to Eat Eggs Throughout Your Day

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 6, 2017

Egg is a food very high in nutrients. Here are some ways you can include eggs in your daily meals.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Coffee

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 6, 2017

Coffee is a must in every college student's diet. Here are some coffee shops near every dorm.

Give Bees a Chance

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • March 1, 2017

Bees are very important — not only do they pollinate, but they also play a very important role in the balance of the ecosystem. NYU Urban Farm Lab researches ways to make agriculture more sustainable.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Desserts

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • February 27, 2017

Need that sweet treat to keep you going during midterms? Check out the best dessert shops near each NYU dorm to satisfy your sweet tooth.

How to Become a More Conscious Eater

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • February 22, 2017

With the increase of consumers concerned about animal welfare, many companies have taken to labeling food packages with often misleading messages. Here’s some information about common food labels to help you become a more conscious eater.

Photo: I Tried… Eating Only Pizza for a Week

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso, Contributing Writer • February 8, 2017

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso takes a bite out of two pizza slices simultaneously during the week in which she tried eating only pizza.

Bowling Your Food

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • February 1, 2017

Although eating food packaged in bowls isn't a new trend, it has seen a resurgence in 2016 and now, in 2017. Here are some of the best places to try some of the trendiest bowled food out there: acai, rice and poke.

Unicorn Latte: Worthy of Money or Just Instagram?

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor • January 23, 2017

Every month, a new food takes over our Facebook feeds, and this month it is the Unicorn latte. Excited by the magical name and a love for anything Instagram-worthy, I decided to find a place in New York where I could get a taste of this magical drink.