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What to do this week: A Union Square market, Hispanic Heritage Month and more
A collage of three excerpts from a lawsuit against a gray background. The excerpts are highlighted to show the inappropriate comments made by Athletic Director Stuart Robinson.
‘Sexually crude and puerile’: suspended Athletics Director named in 2018 Title IX lawsuit
Adidas Ultraboosts standing on top of a box under the Washington Square Arch.
The Soapbox: Asylum laws in Italy, fire ban in Australia, climate activism in Germany
A protester wearing a green sweater and a pearl necklace is holding a sign that says ‘Undergrads for GSOC.
Course assistants to receive $1.7 million in missing back pay
A colorful portrait of Lynne Feldman on top of ‘Beyond NYU’ title.
Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
A group of about 15 students holding a sign reading “Sunrise Movement N.Y.U.”
Student activists join thousands at March to End Fossil Fuels
The facade of The New Schools Fifth Avenue building at night. Letters behind large windows spell out the universitys name and the lights of passing cars are blurred.
New School student workers fighting for union recognition
A line of police officers in riot helmets stand in a crosswalk. Behind them, metal barricades contain a dense crowd of young people.
Streamer Kai Cenat’s meetup stirs up mayhem in Union Square
Colin Huggins wearing all black and playing a grand piano in the middle of a park. The piano’s paint is worn off on the edges and text “this machine kills fascists” is etched onto the paint in all caps.
‘Piano man’ of Washington Square Park faces persistent vandalism
The entrance to Theatre Eighty Saint Marks with a person standing outside. An old-fashioned green awning hangs above the entrance and a bright red sign hanging on the building reads, “Bankruptcy” and “Auction.”
Historic East Village theater faces foreclosure
A collage of three excerpts from a lawsuit against a gray background. The excerpts are highlighted to show the inappropriate comments made by Athletic Director Stuart Robinson.
‘Sexually crude and puerile’: suspended Athletics Director named in 2018 Title IX lawsuit
A protester wearing a green sweater and a pearl necklace is holding a sign that says ‘Undergrads for GSOC.
Course assistants to receive $1.7 million in missing back pay
A white banner with purple letters that read N.Y.U. and a symbol of a torch hangs from the facade of The Silver Center of Arts and Science.
NYU drops 10 spots in latest US News rankings
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NYU reaffirms commitment to fossil fuel divestment
A student taps an N.Y.U. I.D. card at a scanner at the entrance of a dining hall.
Swipe it Forward returns with new banking system
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
A colorful portrait of Lynne Feldman on top of ‘Beyond NYU’ title.
Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
A portrait of Jordan Plosky with “Beyond N.Y.U.” lettering on top.
Beyond NYU: From rocking out at shows to ramping up creatives
An illustration with the title “To Her Credit” layered over a portrait of Kaitlin Culmo and Emily McDermott.
Beyond NYU: Shining a light on women’s achievements
An illustration of a man wearing a black suit and white shirt. He is pictured inside a planetary illustration with a pink and blue gradient. Behind him is a purple expanse with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: Reaching new heights with structural engineering
An illustration of a man wearing heavy make-up and a black suit, holding both of his hands up. He is pictured inside a burgundy planetary illustration. Behind him is a purple expanse with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.
Ranked: School bags
The side of a store that has a sign which reads “DANNY ON THE CORNER HOT ZEPOLLES” followed by three exclamation points. To the right of it is a blue sign showing deep-fried Oreo cookies. There are people standing around the store.
The best of the fest: Italian classics at the Feast of San Gennaro
Two people talk on a park bench in Stuyvesant Square Park.
Breakup with Bobst with these 5 off-campus study spots
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The quintessential restaurants to visit during your time at NYU
Three pairs of models stand together in a horizontal line wearing cream, red and murky blue outfits respectively. The models are wearing clothes from CLARA SON.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.
Ranked: School bags
Three pairs of models stand together in a horizontal line wearing cream, red and murky blue outfits respectively. The models are wearing clothes from CLARA SON.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
A model wearing a baggy, red V-neck overshirt with two purple stripes on each sleeve and a purple letter W on the center walks on a runway. The model is wearing a long-sleeved purple shirt under the overshirt, and baggy, red leather-like pants. The model wears two stud earrings, and black shoes. A model wearing a floor-length, denim button-up overcoat with only the top two buttons closed and jeans with the fly unbuttoned walks on a runway. The model is pregnant, with the open coat revealing a pregnant stomach. The model wears brown lace-up boots, with thumbs hooked in the pants’ pockets. A model wearing a black, seemingly leather, crop top, closed in the front by two buttons, walks on a runway. The model wears a white beanie and baggy, purple pans with big pockets on both legs. The model’s boxers are slightly visible above the pants. The model wears small, gold-colored hoop earrings, and brown lace-up boots.
WHENSMOKECLEARS brings ‘Uptown Couture’ to the runway
From left to right: a model walking down the runway in a blue blazer and teal high-low skirt; a model walking down the runway in a yellow one-piece body suit with a beige overcoat;; a model walking down the runway in a blue silky see-through dress.
Chuks Collins creates waves at New York Fashion Week
A model wears a beige floral shirt.
Victor dE Souza’s ‘Siren & Muses’ collection is a coastal dream turned reality
Three pairs of models stand together in a horizontal line wearing cream, red and murky blue outfits respectively. The models are wearing clothes from CLARA SON.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
A model wearing a baggy, red V-neck overshirt with two purple stripes on each sleeve and a purple letter W on the center walks on a runway. The model is wearing a long-sleeved purple shirt under the overshirt, and baggy, red leather-like pants. The model wears two stud earrings, and black shoes. A model wearing a floor-length, denim button-up overcoat with only the top two buttons closed and jeans with the fly unbuttoned walks on a runway. The model is pregnant, with the open coat revealing a pregnant stomach. The model wears brown lace-up boots, with thumbs hooked in the pants’ pockets. A model wearing a black, seemingly leather, crop top, closed in the front by two buttons, walks on a runway. The model wears a white beanie and baggy, purple pans with big pockets on both legs. The model’s boxers are slightly visible above the pants. The model wears small, gold-colored hoop earrings, and brown lace-up boots.
WHENSMOKECLEARS brings ‘Uptown Couture’ to the runway
From left to right: a model walking down the runway in a blue blazer and teal high-low skirt; a model walking down the runway in a yellow one-piece body suit with a beige overcoat;; a model walking down the runway in a blue silky see-through dress.
Chuks Collins creates waves at New York Fashion Week
A model wears a beige floral shirt.
Victor dE Souza’s ‘Siren & Muses’ collection is a coastal dream turned reality
From left to right: a model wearing a yellow-and-purple plaid knitted vest and a yellow patterned knitted tie; a model wearing a white and red-and-mint shirt and a skirt of the same color; a model wearing a purple jumpsuit.
Parsons MFA ‘We Dem Kids’ show breaks away from the expected
The side of a store that has a sign which reads “DANNY ON THE CORNER HOT ZEPOLLES” followed by three exclamation points. To the right of it is a blue sign showing deep-fried Oreo cookies. There are people standing around the store.
The best of the fest: Italian classics at the Feast of San Gennaro
An illustration of a floating burger, a pizza pie, platter of steak and a bowl of thai noodles against a purple background.
The quintessential restaurants to visit during your time at NYU
Customers ordering from the counter in the restaurant Raising Cane’s. The words “One Love” are above the counter.
Raising Cane’s at Astor Place opens after weeks of anticipation
The exterior of Le Fournil bakery. A banner with white text reads “Boulangerie” in blue, red and white, the color of the French flag, sits above the entrance.
The best French bakeries in New York City
An illustration of a plate with four pieces of Ecuadorian bread, or “panes” on it against a red background.
Ecuadorian cheese bread and the silent labor of love 
The façade of Judson Memorial Church, which has columns made of red bricks, stained windows and a cross at the top.
Greenwich Village church that supported abortion access in the ’60s continues activism
Above a crowd in a park, protesters hold blue, pink and white transgender flags and a sign reading “you will never eradicate us.”
For trans people, what comes after visibility?
Koda Fraga and Leo Koulish sit together on the grass in Washington Square Park with the sun shining on them. They are holding each other and smiling at the camera.
Love in a time of transphobia
A bar counter with several people sitting next to it. There is painted text reading “Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe” in all capital letters on the wall behind the counter.
Celebrate women’s history year-round at these local spots
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.
Ranked: School bags
(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Ranked: Students who study abroad
Collage of images and objects featured in WSN’s ranked column during the 2021-22 school year. At the center, Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung, the writers of the column, set against a background of a photograph of the Andromeda galaxy. The images and objects include a photo of the Trader Joe’s logo, a screenshot from the NYU Affirmations Instagram page, the Washington Square Park fountain, WSN Managing Editor Trace Miller, two cans of hard seltzer, Washington Square Mews, and a collage with the words “Ranked: NYU.”
Ranked: Our own Ranked articles
A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.
Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences
An illustration of five individuals. From left to right, a man with tattoos wearing a black graphic t-shirt, a man wearing an oversized white t-shirt and gray rounded sunglasses, a girl sitting at a cafe table, a man with a white button down shirt and khaki pants, and a man reclined on a white bed sheet.
Ranked: NYU students who will break your heart by senior year
An illustration of a laptop whose screen shows a person wearing a tracksuit leaning over a luggage on a bench. The laptop sits on purple blankets and a cup of tea is also on the blanket.
Off the Radar: ‘Alice in the Cities,’ a guide for lost souls
A crowd gathering at the Governors Ball music festival. There is a modified Statue of Liberty behind the crowd wearing a pair of sunglasses.
Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be
A still image from the film “Stop Making Sense” with lead vocalist David Byrne singing on stage and pointing a microphone to the camera.
Review: ‘Stop Making Sense’ immortalizes a band in its prime
Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey wearing a light blue dress, sits in front of a piano while turning her head back to look at the camera.
Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
An upside-down shot of actor Leslie Cheung, his face covered in white face paint, and pink-and-black makeup. He is wearing an orange-and-blue, jewel-covered outfit, a matching headpiece and pearls.
Review: ‘Farewell My Concubine’ restoration upholds film’s undying legacy
An interior space surrounded on all sides by bookshelves. In the middle are two red chairs. In the background, a person wearing a black shirt stands in front of a bookshelf.
Independent bookstores that are better than the Strand
An older woman sits next to a young boy on a bench and offers him food with her arm around his shoulder. A soccer ball rests beside them on the ground. The background is dark blue.
‘Offside’ comic divulges a personal reflection on Qatar’s dangerous labor conditions
An illustration of writer Annie Ernaux wearing a green shirt and holding her head with her left hand.
Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care
An illustration of a female with green eyes lays down on white bedding. There is a pink frame around the image.
Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness
An illustration of two women’s faces overlaid upon one another, with two pairs of half-closed lips visible. There are also illustrated black text bubbles, which read, “Closer baby closer,” and “Poems,” along with a white text bubble which reads “Savannah Brown.”
Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
An illustration of a laptop whose screen shows a person wearing a tracksuit leaning over a luggage on a bench. The laptop sits on purple blankets and a cup of tea is also on the blanket.
Off the Radar: ‘Alice in the Cities,’ a guide for lost souls
A still image from the film “Stop Making Sense” with lead vocalist David Byrne singing on stage and pointing a microphone to the camera.
Review: ‘Stop Making Sense’ immortalizes a band in its prime
An upside-down shot of actor Leslie Cheung, his face covered in white face paint, and pink-and-black makeup. He is wearing an orange-and-blue, jewel-covered outfit, a matching headpiece and pearls.
Review: ‘Farewell My Concubine’ restoration upholds film’s undying legacy
A black and white illustration with a portrait of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and the title ‘El Conde’ in pink lettering.
Review: ‘El Conde’ tells a chilling story of bloodthirst through absurd political satire
Actresses Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott as characters Josie and P.J. in the film “Bottoms.” They are standing in an indoor basketball court.
Review: ‘Bottoms’ delivers punches and punchlines in its teen sex story
A crowd gathering at the Governors Ball music festival. There is a modified Statue of Liberty behind the crowd wearing a pair of sunglasses.
Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be
Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey wearing a light blue dress, sits in front of a piano while turning her head back to look at the camera.
Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
A group of students sitting in a music recording studio while listening to two instructors speaking. The room is filled with various music production equipment.
NYU Nashville provides music students with hands-on experience
An illustration of a black-and-white portrait of artist Teezo Touchdown.
Teezo Touchdown’s debut album is an alternative hip-hop masterpiece
Singer Andie Mackenzie lies on a bed on her left arm.
NYU sophomore Andie Mackenzie showcases lyrical pop at its best in ‘Afterthought’
A group of people wearing black formalwear stands on an opera stage holding bouquets of flowers and clapping around a man wearing a blue suit with his hand over his heart looking up at the audience.
‘Furiosus’: NYU Casa Italiana opera tells a story of love, despair and madness
A Playbill with an image of corn on the cover is placed on top of a fabric bag. A button is pictured, with an image of corn and the text, “I got shucked on Broadway!”
Review: ‘Shucked’: How Broadway’s newest comedy subverts theater tropes
An illustration of a person with a blank face, wearing a black turtleneck sweater against a yellow background. There is a red question mark on the person’s face and text “hanksy” next to it. Several abstract patterns are drawn around the person.
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
A woman wearing an orange dress sits in a sofa chair on stage in front of a gray backdrop with smudged square patterns on it.
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
A collage of four photos. The top right features a man wearing a mask with kiwis covering the mouth region and a cracker with kiwis covering the eye region. The top left features a man wearing a food mask with multiple slices or bread surrounding the head, leaving the eyes visible. The bottom right features a man wearing a food mask with multiple tomatoes and basil leaves near the head and mouth regions. The bottom left features a man wearing a food mask with a giant cracker topped with strawberries, a leafy green and green paste on top.
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
A still from the video game Return to Monkey Island depicts a locksmith wearing a pair of black goggles, standing behind the counter of a workshop. The workshop is decorated with various keys.
Review: ‘Return to Monkey Island’ is a nostalgic pirate adventure game
An illustration of a man holding a gun and wearing a khaki trench coat. Behind him there is a mill, and to the left there is text: “Call of Duty Vanguard Warzone Season Two.”
‘Call of Duty’ brings subtle yet impactful changes with new season
Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern first-person shooter elements. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer: the revival of a franchise
“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s multiplayer mode before release, proves to be promising despite a few issues. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ beta revives the first-person shooter
Though historical revisionism is an issue in video games, taking liberties with the details can enhance the game play experience. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ demands historical distortion
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
The “swap” and “drop” buttons on Albert displayed on a laptop screen, with the mouse hovering above the “swap” button.
Opinion: The case for extending the add/drop period
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read ”N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Guest Essay: A letter from NYU’s adjunct union to president Mills
A wall covered with purple wallpaper and text saying “REIMAGINING THE LIBRARY’S FIRST FLOOR” above “MID-OCTOBER 2023.”
Opinion: Bobst’s construction is too disruptive for studying
A shot of the Paulson Center gym. Students are standing and looking around. There is a sign for the Pakistani Student’s Association to the right and a Greek flag to the left.
Opinion: NYU Club Fest was far too chaotic to enjoy
Inside a New York City polling site. A red Vote N.Y.C. sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
A masked student sits in an NYU common area. She is surrounded by tables, chairs and a foosball table.
Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
A protester holding up a sign saying “NYU + Sabatini = Disgrace” in front of the NYU Langone Health Center. A black-and-white headshot of Sabatini is superimposed on the left.
Editorial: Do no harm, Grossman. Reject Sabatini.
Exterior of an N.Y.U. building.
Opinion: NYU should be more transparent about its investments
A manipulated image showing a red broken-heart emoji superimposed against a warped image of the New York City skyline.
Opinion: NYC is the best place to get over heartbreak
A person wearing a black coat, red hoodie and red pants sits on a stone bench in a park with a small table in front of them. On the table is a glass jar with cannabis joints in it.
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
The New Jersey side tower of the George Washington Bridge.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
Two silver M.T.A. Metrocard vending machines with red, yellow, blue and green panels sit against a white-tiled wall.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
The “swap” and “drop” buttons on Albert displayed on a laptop screen, with the mouse hovering above the “swap” button.
Opinion: The case for extending the add/drop period
A wall covered with purple wallpaper and text saying “REIMAGINING THE LIBRARY’S FIRST FLOOR” above “MID-OCTOBER 2023.”
Opinion: Bobst’s construction is too disruptive for studying
A purple N.Y.U. flag hanging off of a building’s facade.
Opinion: The 18-credit limit is a barrier to success
An aerial view of the Washington Square Arch with a crowd of N.Y.U. students wearing purple outfits in front.
Opinion: Bring back the ‘Why NYU?’ essay
A classroom filled with students, who are wearing masks, working on their laptops. An analog clock hangs on the wall behind them.
Opinion: Stop making classes longer than they need to be
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
An illustration of a black car with N.Y.U. Safe Ride logos on the hood and side. On top of the illustration is a smartphone displaying an application called “N.Y.U. Safe Ride.”
Off-Third: NYU Safe Ride adds skateboard service
A photo of Andrew Hamilton, the president of N.Y.U., wearing a brown suit with red glowing eyes. Above his left hand is an illustration of a paper box with red glowing lights.
Off-Third: Hamilton is behind storage company email spam
A flag with N.Y.U.’s logo hangs from a red brick building.
Off-Third: NYU to adopt Ticketmaster strategy for housing and course selection
A purple flag with the logo of N.Y.U. hangs from a building.
Off-Third: NYU spends entire budget on admitted students weekend
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
The “swap” and “drop” buttons on Albert displayed on a laptop screen, with the mouse hovering above the “swap” button.
Opinion: The case for extending the add/drop period
A wall covered with purple wallpaper and text saying “REIMAGINING THE LIBRARY’S FIRST FLOOR” above “MID-OCTOBER 2023.”
Opinion: Bobst’s construction is too disruptive for studying
A shot of the Paulson Center gym. Students are standing and looking around. There is a sign for the Pakistani Student’s Association to the right and a Greek flag to the left.
Opinion: NYU Club Fest was far too chaotic to enjoy
Multiple students sit at long tables working on their computers. To the right is a long window facing Washington Square Park.
Opinion: Dear NYU, upperclassmen are students too
Letter from the editor: On change
Letter from the editor: On change
A collage of three excerpts from a lawsuit against a gray background. The excerpts are highlighted to show the inappropriate comments made by Athletic Director Stuart Robinson.
‘Sexually crude and puerile’: suspended Athletics Director named in 2018 Title IX lawsuit
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read ”N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
University denies foul play after adjuncts’ courses changed
A man in formal attire on the left and a logo of N.Y.U. Athletics on the right.
Athletics director placed on administrative leave after alleged inappropriate behavior
A blue psilocybin capsule inside a glass can placed on a windowsill.
NYU in the psychedelic renaissance
A cargo loading dock with maintenance equipment and trash cans inside.
Acquired, stored, forgotten: NYU Dentistry’s collection of Indigenous remains
A yellow N.Y.U. Athletics jersey hangs on a pole.
NYU Athletics: A look back on the 2022-23 season
A woman wearing a purple jacket with N.Y.U.’s name on it in white throws a silver shot put ball from behind a bar with the letters “J.C.S.” on it. Behind the player are multiple people standing in front of fencing.
Meet the NYU sophomore who broke a 23-year-old school record
A group of volleyball players wearing purple N.Y.U. uniforms huddled while standing in an indoor volleyball court.
NYU men’s volleyball falls at first hurdle in UVC quarterfinals
N.Y.U. swimmer Caitlin Marshall swims in a pool with other athletes in adjacent lanes.
A swimming star’s reflection on her NYU season
A golf player swings a club. He is wearing a black golf shirt, beige pants and a white cap.
Momentum builds as NYU golf heads into final stretch
An illustration of an aerial view of Washington Square Park overlaid with texts that read Welcome Home! and N.Y.U.
Welcome Home, Class of 2027
Evolution of NYU | Under the Arch Magazine
Evolution of NYU | Under the Arch Magazine
Mindful Living | Under the Arch Magazine
Mindful Living | Under the Arch Magazine
Giovanni (right) sits with his mentor on Bleecker Street. (Sheridan Smith for WSN)
Love Dissolution | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
An aerial view of the Washington Square Arch with a crowd of NYU students wearing purple outfits in the background and holding up giant NYU letters.
A Photographic Welcome to Washington Square Park
Your Love-Hate Relationship with Bobst
Your Love-Hate Relationship with Bobst
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has gold-painted palm tree marble pillars.
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Aaliya Luthra

Aaliya Luthra, Art Director

Aaliya Luthra is a senior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication and minoring in studio art and South Asian studies. As an artist, she enjoys creating illustrations and short animations for all the things she's passionate about. from music and pop culture to humanitarian crises. You can follow her art page @littleredbookillustrations to see more.

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(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Photo: Ranked: Students who study abroad

May 4, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Sahana Vij in an apron with a platter on a pedestal. On the pedestal is a menu which reads “BAKE AWAY” and “SAHANA VIJ” which is covered in imagery of silverware .

Photo: How an NYU student raised funds for 500,000 meals by publishing a cookbook

Apr 25, 2023

Sahana Vij has used her recipes and passion for cooking to help feed hundreds of thousands of people in need. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two faces in red against a black background.

Photo: Review: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ brings new life to the cult horror franchise

Apr 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a permanent license of travel that shows artist Tyler the Creator wearing a light blue headwear and jacket.

Photo: Tyler, The Creator puts his alter ego to rest with ‘The Estate Sale’

Apr 19, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto against a black background. He has long, white hair and is wearing a black suit.

Photo: Remembering sonic pioneer, cinematic legend and outspoken activist Ryuichi Sakamoto

Apr 12, 2023

Remembering the legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An older woman sits next to a young boy on a bench and offers him food with her arm around his shoulder. A soccer ball rests beside them on the ground. The background is dark blue.

Photo: ‘Offside’ comic divulges a personal reflection on Qatar’s dangerous labor conditions

Apr 12, 2023

A closer look at “Offside,” the new comic published by Insider. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a black C.D. with Lana Del Rey’s face on it is laid against a black background.

Photo: Review: The unwavering honesty of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’

Apr 7, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of three people with black hair dressed in loose outfits, posing for a photo.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Casablanca Beats’ explores the complex intersection of hip hop and politics 

Apr 7, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a man wearing heavy make-up and a black suit, holding both of his hands up. He is pictured inside a burgundy planetary illustration. Behind him is a purple expanse with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.”

Photo: Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret

Apr 8, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of five figures drawn with yellow as the fill color and realistic red lips.

Photo: A love letter to ‘New Girl’ as it departs from Netflix

Apr 5, 2023

After finding a home on Netflix after debuting on Fox in 2011, “New Girl” will be leaving the streaming service. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a girl wearing a green t-shirt drinking from a plastic cup filled with purple liquids with a white straw.

Photo: ‘Totally unpredictable’: NYU class discovers new fluid flow laws

Apr 4, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a computer on a bed covered with a blue blanket. The computer’s screen displays a pair of binoculars with text that reads “High and Low.”

Photo: Off the Radar: Searching ‘High and Low’ for common humanity

Mar 31, 2023

Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low” (1963). (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of entangled black and white lines in a circular shape against a background of large blue dots.

Photo: Two NYU studies face off at STAT Madness

Mar 29, 2023

The competition features 64 research teams. The winner will be announced on April 4. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of writer Annie Ernaux wearing a green shirt and holding her head with her left hand.

Photo: Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care

Mar 29, 2023

Annie Ernaux is the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a female with green eyes lays down on white bedding. There is a pink frame around the image.

Photo: Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness

Mar 27, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

The World Baseball Classic logo, which is a white baseball with red seams surrounded by yellow, blue, green and red quarter circles.

Photo: Who NYU cheered for at the World Baseball Classic

Mar 24, 2023

The 2023 World Baseball Classic ran from March 7-21. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of a young boy holding a book, looking at a woman wearing a hijab who is hanging clothes on a clothesline. A white and blue cup full of tea sits in front of the laptop.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Where Is My Friend’s House?’ and the importance of empathy

Mar 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a flowery yellow top and a light blue pencil skirt against a red background.

Photo: Spring fashion forecast: Maximalism is here to stay

Mar 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a black dress. Next to her is a musical keyboard. The illustration has a purple background with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.’

Photo: Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores

Mar 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.

Photo: Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU

Mar 22, 2023

(illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a laptop placed on a bed with blue sheets. The laptop displays two people wearing white T-shirts sitting together.

Photo: Off the Radar: Lessons on how to film ‘The Act of Killing’

Mar 10, 2023

Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Act of Killing” is available on Kanopy and NYU Stream. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.

Photo: The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

Mar 10, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

One hand holds a green bowl filled with hashtags, and another feeds the hashtags into the mouth of an anthropomorphized phone.

Photo: From table to phone: NYU’s food influencers on standing out online

Mar 8, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. The bed on the left is purple and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants sits on top. The bed on the right has light blue bedding and a girl wearing a blue long-sleeved jersey and gray pants sits on top. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other, facing opposite walls.

Photo: Off-Third: NYU says farewell to randomized roommates

Mar 3, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the silhouettes of six animals, including a bat, a pig, a human, a rat, a cow and a chicken, all surrounding an illustration of a virus. The silhouettes are burgundy and are against a dark brown background.

Photo: The US may be vulnerable to zoonotic diseases, NYU, Harvard researchers say

Mar 2, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four people walking into the distance in a village. The image is tinted with a teal color.

Photo: Review: New doc on Sarah Lawrence cult tells the harrowing truth of survivors

Feb 28, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a soccer player wearing blue, kicking a soccer ball toward a net. A soccer player wearing an orange shirt and bright yellow gloves is guarding the net. In front of them is a man wearing a bright yellow shirt and black shorts, holding his hand to his mouth and, in his other outstretched arm, holding a document that reads “New Penalty Rules” with score charts on it.

Photo: First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds

Feb 28, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four faceless males sitting on a red sofa. A spiderweb crack runs through the image.

Photo: And then there was one: A look into Panic! At The Disco’s ‘breakup’

Feb 27, 2023

After 19 years, Panic! at the Disco is officially breaking up. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration with a dark gray background shows a couple drawn onto the pages of a book. They are back to back against different landscapes — a woman wearing a purple sweater and jeans is shown against a New York City landscape at night, and a man wearing an orange shirt and jeans with red shoes is shown against a college town. The book is torn down the middle.

Photo: Does Distance Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

Feb 26, 2023

Breakups may keep people apart, but love knows no bounds. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A dark blue bedsheet with a laptop on it showing a man’s face hidden between leaves on the screen. A white teacup with blue details and a tea bag draped over its side sits in front of the computer.

Photo: Off the Radar: Jungles, love and phantoms in ‘Tropical Malady’

Feb 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.

Photo: Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors

Feb 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the emblem of the Fulbright Program in blue, with the text “hashtag seven placement.” The emblem is placed against a purple background.

Photo: NYU ranks No. 7 in US for Fulbright scholars

Feb 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style

Feb 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a C.D. against a dark green background. On the C.D. is an illustration of three people whose faces are pressed against a window.

Photo: Review: With ‘This Is Why,’ Paramore continues to exceed expectations  

Feb 22, 2023

Paramore’s newest album features ten tracks including “Thick Skull” and “C’est Comme Ça”. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A man with black hair winces in the dark.

Photo: The case against ‘Whiplash’

Feb 20, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the album cover of Yo La Tengos This Stupid World and a light blue C.D. laid against a light brown background.

Photo: Review: Yo La Tengo takes matters into their own hands with ‘This Stupid World’

Feb 20, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA

Feb 16, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four people against a pink background. Three people stand in a circle on the right while pointing and talking about the person walking past wearing a green coat and carrying a New Yorker magazine tote bag.

Photo: Off-Third: What to get your catcallers for Valentine’s Day

Feb 14, 2023

Listen up, ladies. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman reaching forward to tap a man on the shoulder. Both sit at a classroom desk. The man is wearing a striped gray shirt and the woman is wearing a pink sweater.

Photo: Opinion: You should make a move on your class crush

Feb 14, 2023

Shoot your shot. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of books, albums, and a single D.V.D. case, placed on an all-red backdrop with a pattern of small, white, hand-drawn hearts.

Photo: Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it

Feb 14, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a green, circular planet with two men’s faces in it. They are wearing white shirts with the text “M.C.W.” on them. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education

Feb 9, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a blue album cover on a blue background with the face of a woman on it. A yellow vinyl record emerges from the right side of the album cover.

Photo: Review: Samia confesses all in ‘Honey’

Feb 9, 2023

Singer-songwriter Samia’s sophomore album “Honey” is explicitly honest. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A cup of coffee and a laptop screening a monochrome image of building compounds on fire in a desert on top of a gray blanket.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Lessons of Darkness’ in the chaos of the Gulf War

Feb 3, 2023

“Lesson of Darkness” by Werner Herzog is a visually striking documentary on the pillage of the Gulf War. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a vinyl record in front of a maroon background. The record features images of seven people, all smiling.

Photo: ‘Let’s Start Here’ is a reset for Lil Yachty’s sound

Feb 2, 2023

Lil Yachty’s newest psychedelic-rock album features 14 tracks including “the BLACK seminole.” and “The Alchemist.”(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of an orange circle with a woman’s face inside. Over the woman’s face, the words “bare feet” are written with a pair of orange footprints. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Dancing around the world won her an Emmy

Feb 2, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a group of protesters holding signs in front of the Washington Square Arch. A rainbow reaches across the background. A purple sign in the middle reads “Black Trans Lives Matter.”

Photo: How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC

Feb 1, 2023

Washington Square Park has a rich history of hosting radical and inclusive mutual aid organizations. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An outline of the SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods drawn in light purple on top of a turquoise background, with various buildings outlined in black and some colored purple.

Photo: Village advocates side with city, challenge NYU rezoning lawsuit

Jan 27, 2023

A map illustration of the NoHo and SoHo neighborhoods in New York City. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Malcom X wearing a black suit, a gray hat and a pair of glasses with black frames against a red background.

Photo: Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30

Dec 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a desk with a monitor displaying the Netflix logo. A microphone is propped up on the left side. Three books are stacked on the right side, titled “Come As You Are,” “American Hookup,” and “Girls and Sex, Boys and Sex.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: Sex-positive media to consume over break

Dec 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two sheets of exam paper stacked on top of each other against a blue background with text “final exam” written on it. There is a red circle with a diagonal line through it drawn on top of the two papers.

Photo: Opinion: Traditional final exams are impractical

Dec 7, 2022

Finals exams do not allow students to accurately demonstrate their knowledge from the semester. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two people. On the left is a man wearing a dark suit looking to the left. On the right is a woman with dark hair facing sideways while looking to the front.

Photo: Review: ‘Closed Circuit’ fails to examine human condition through its provocative filmmaking

Dec 7, 2022

Tal Inbar’s “Closed Circuit” documents the 2016 Sarona Market shooting in Tel Aviv. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a vinyl record with artist Weyes Blood illustrated on it, against a dark blue background. Blood wears a white flowy dress.

Photo: Review: Weyes Blood’s new album proves she’s an expert on life’s shades of gray

Dec 6, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of an absentee ballot against a purple background. On the ballot it reads “OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT. BALLOT MUST BE ENCLOSED.”

Photo: Study away students frustrated with NYU Votes miscommunication

Dec 6, 2022

Eligible U.S. voters at NYU study away sites can vote through the absentee voting system. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two books against a dark red background. On the left is a book with text “the Holiday” and a drawing of four people inside a gift box/ On the right is a book with text “It’s A Wonderful Life” and a drawing of a man holding a woman midair.

Photo: Staff Recs: Winter bliss, not blues

Dec 5, 2022

Here are some recommendations to listen to or watch this holiday season. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a group of white figures dancing on stage with red curtains against a black backdrop.

Photo: LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast

Dec 5, 2022

The film festival “Dances with Films” was held in New York City for the first time on its 25th anniversary. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver laptop and a cup of tea placed on top of a dark blue cushion. The laptop is displaying two people walking alongside each other. On the left is a man wearing a blue shirt and pants while carrying fish nets. On the right is a woman wearing a green dress while carrying a basket.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ dissects a city under the pressure of tyranny

Dec 2, 2022

“Manila in the Claws of Light” is a classic in Filipino cinema. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of three female figures hugging each other against a purple background. The center figure and the right figure are kissing on the lips.

Photo: Sex on the Square: Negotiating non-monogamy

Dec 2, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a roasted turkey served on a lemon platter. It is covered in leafy greens and is in the foreground a red background.

Photo: Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2022

What to do if you can’t go home for Thanksgiving. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a male and female figure in a ballet-esque position against a dark purple background.

Photo: Sex on the Square: NYU-themed sex positions

Nov 18, 2022

An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.

Photo: Opinion: Students can save Twitter

Nov 16, 2022

Twitter needs help from students to save the platform. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two people’s silhouette talking in front of a blackboard with the text “COLLEGE OF blank line?” “C.A.S. vs C period A period S period,” and “SOLUTION two question marks” against a purple background.

Photo: Off-Third: CAS needs a name

Nov 16, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A streetscape in Jamaica, Queens. Vendors selling fruits are in the foreground. To the left, a bus stop sign in front of a Bangladeshi flag and a subway entrance. To the right, a street sign indicating the intersection of 169th Street and Broadway.

Photo: A local’s recommendations for Queens Bengali staples

Nov 14, 2022

169th Street and below in Jamaica, Queens, is home to many Bengali stores. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the album cover of “Her Loss”. The cover portrays a young Black woman with black curly hair and exaggerated eyelashes which are blue, orange and black. She wears an earring.

Photo: Review: Drake & 21 Savage's 'Her Loss' brings world-renowned rappers together

Nov 14, 2022

“Her Loss” is an album by Drake and 21 Savage, released on Nov. 4. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: Debunking myths about casual sex

Mar 10, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a cup of coffee in a white cup and white plate next to a gray laptop. On the screen of the laptop is an image of an elderly Black woman dressed in a light blue dress sitting on a chair on a sidewalk at night.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘News from Home’ captures urban solitude and fleeting memories  

Nov 11, 2022

“News from Home,” a 1977 documentary by Chantal Akerman, explores her life in New York City. The film is available on Kanopy. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman with black hair wearing a green shirt with multiple arms holding a computer, a red analog clock, a green book and a beige paper that reads “to-do list.”

Photo: How I moved past my first-gen imposter syndrome

Nov 9, 2022

Perfectionism can be a harmful way to chase success. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two figures displayed on a laptop placed on top of dark blue bedding with a cup of tea nearby. The first figure looks to be screaming, the other has a stern look.

Photo: Off the Radar: Black vampire myths and addiction in ‘Ganja & Hess'

Nov 4, 2022

“Ganja & Hess” is available to stream on Paramount+ and SHOWTIME.

An illustration of a female-presenting figure sits, with legs crossed, listening to music with black over-ear headphones. In the background, a urban landscape approximating Times Square in New York City. The signs in the background read “Cinema,” “Bank,” “Fitness Center,” “Tattoo,” “Art,” “Great Recipe,” “Green Tea,” “Restaurant,” “Jazz” and “Cupcake.”

Photo: How moving to New York helped me rethink my relationship with anxiety

Oct 28, 2022

Manhattan has eased my anxiety more than anything else. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a house with a gray exterior and blood soaking through its walls, displayed on a laptop.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘The House That Jack Built’ attacks the cultural cult of the serial killer

Oct 28, 2022

“The House That Jack Built” is available to stream on Kanopy. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a red dress with five microphones pointing at her. Around the woman is a silhouette of a large planet and text “Beyond N.Y.U.” There are many smaller planets around the larger planet against a purple background.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries

Oct 21, 2022

Libby Cathey and her fellow reporters have been working on a documentary series months before the midterm elections. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two hands holding phones using “Beatmatch,” a new dating app.

Photo: Beatmatch: The new dating app that will make your heart skip a beat

Oct 21, 2022

In a sea of meaningless scrolling and unsuccessful matchmaking, the new dating app “Beatmatch,” aims to connect people on a deeper level. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a cup of tea and a laptop on a bed in a dark bedroom with the film “Lucky Grandma” playing.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Lucky Grandma’ and the spirit of Chinatown

Oct 21, 2022

Why the film “Lucky Grandma” deserves more attention. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.

Photo: Staff Rants: Our time abroad

Dec 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two pieces of paper stacked on top of each other against a purple background, and the top one reads “MIDTERM EXAM.”

Photo: Opinion: It’s time to embrace midterm exams

Oct 18, 2022

NYU’s dreaded midterm season actually provides many benefits to students. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Two silhouettes of people in front of a green background are depicted, with speech bubbles directed toward them.

Photo: Opinion: Stop stopping people from trying hard to pronounce our names right.

Oct 15, 2022

Intimidation or fear should not stop you from trying to pronounce our names right. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

The text “My Skin of Color” is written in front of a woman holding her hand to her skin. The image is enclosed in a dark beige circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology

Oct 14, 2022

Dermatology company My Skin of Color seeks to address historical inequalities in healthcare. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a spooky looking brown, two-story house at night during a lightning storm.

Photo: Review: ‘Barbarian’ is a gleeful homage to things that go bump in the night

Oct 14, 2022

“Barbarian” is a horror thriller that follows two strangers who booked the same Airbnb. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. On the left side bed there are purple beddings and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants. On the right side bed there are light blue beddings with a girl wearing a blue long-sleeve jersey and gray pants. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other facing the wall.

Photo: Off-Third: You should dorm with your best friend

Oct 13, 2022

Dorming with your best friend is 100% a financially and emotionally rewarding experience. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Two human figures sit on a stack of cash, one holding a golden coin, while the other climbs up a ladder holding another bundle of cash.

Photo: Opinion: NYU should reduce students’ out-of-pocket costs

Oct 12, 2022

On top of other required costs, NYU students often must also have to pay out-of-pocket for equipment to use in classes. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

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