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

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All content by Ekene Onukogu
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Steinhardt welcomes rapper Eve as its newest scholar-in-residence

Grammy-winning rap legend Eve kicked off her tenure as this year’s Steinhardt scholar-in-residence, where she spoke on her new memoir “Who’s That Girl?” with co-writer and NYU adjunct professor Kathy Iandoli.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

On Sept. 21, hip-hop trailblazer Eve came to the Kimmel Center for University Life to speak on music, motherhood and her newly-released memoir “Who’s That Girl?” in conversation...

Attendees of the Brown Sugar Brilliance club meeting talking to each other in a circle while smiling. A bubble floats in the air.

Brown Sugar Brilliance sweetens the soul with Black queer excellence

How a new club for NYU’s bustling Black queer scene might help me heal my inner child, reconnect with nature, and vibe out in all my vulnerabilities.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer September 28, 2023

NYU is far from a historically Black college, but the Black experience in New York City is truly like no other. It’s hard to match the energy of going to a summer block party...

A male wearing a white chef uniform and a female wearing a purple silk dress look at each other. They are standing in an open kitchen with several cooks working in the back and many containers for food put on a table in front of them.

Review: ‘The Menu’ feasts upon the wealthy, our finest fear

The new film starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Ralph Fiennes offers a biting plate of class satire, served with a helping of pitch-black comedy and a dash of thrills.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer December 15, 2022

Content warning: This article contains spoilers and descriptions of suicide. Director Mark Mylod — whose past work includes episodes of HBO’s “Succession” and “Game...

Ekene Onukogu holds two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time NYU student. (Irum Han for WSN)

Booked and busy: Making bank and hitting the books

How a job a day keeps the broke bitch away. Results may vary.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer November 23, 2022