All content by Aksha Mittapalli


Opinion: What if you could get Plan B from a vending machine on campus?
Universities across the country have installed vending machines that sell round-the-clock, contact-free emergency contraception on their campuses. NYU needs to follow suit.
Aksha Mittapalli, Staff Writer
• Feb 16, 2023


Off-Third: The best thing about going home is the airport
The airport process, especially during holiday break, is riveting and worthwhile.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Dec 15, 2022


Opinion: You need to fill out your course evaluations
Giving course feedback is anonymous, a good place to vent and it helps professors with future job applications — you can take five minutes to do them.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Dec 12, 2022


How to save your hair
If your hair is suffering from the damage of dyes, bleaches and heat, here are two of the best and most dependable hair treatments from India.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Nov 29, 2022


Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving
Not going home for the holiday? Here is a list of things to do in the city while you wait for your American friends to come back to campus.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Nov 23, 2022


Opinion: You need to stop using toilet paper to clean your butt
Despite its prevalence in the United States and on NYU’s campus, toilet paper is one of the worst restroom hygiene options. It's time for NYU to offer toilet paper alternatives.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Nov 18, 2022


Finding Diwali at NYC restaurants
Being so far away from home doesn't mean I have to reduce my Diwali dishes to just butter chicken.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Nov 1, 2022


Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
I’m tired of pretending that “Price Tag” by Jessie J is not my favorite song.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Oct 28, 2022


Off-Third: You should dorm with your best friend
There is no need for boundaries among best friends.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Oct 13, 2022


Opinion: Stop trying so hard to pronounce our names right
We’re just as embarrassed as you are when you pronounce our names wrong.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Oct 5, 2022


Opinion: U.S. media coverage of international news is half-baked
American newspapers take a sensationalized approach to covering global affairs, and it is polluting the identity of developing nations.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer
• Sep 13, 2022


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Ania Keenan, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2022