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Meet SE SO NEON: A band remaking the K-indie image
You might be wondering who SE SO NEON is. They don’t know yet either — but they’re coming to New York City on March 31 to figure it out.
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
• Mar 24, 2022

Q&A: Meet the guy behind the rose cart
The street florist who’s been selling roses outside of Bobst since September has much more to say than just “roses, roses.”
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
• Feb 22, 2022

‘School of Chocolate’ chef Daniel Corpuz brings Valentine’s pop-up to West Village
The youngest contestant on Netflix’s latest cooking show, “School of Chocolate,” shares his culinary journey, a cookie recipe and a special perk for NYU students this Valentine’s Day.
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
• Feb 8, 2022

Photo: Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
Feb 7, 2022

Just another day: Lunar New Year at NYU
The unrelenting nature of being a student at NYU and resident of New York City can take the meaning out of most things in life. Lunar New Year is no exception.
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
• Feb 1, 2022

Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better
If you’re at NYU, there’s a decent chance that you know some rich people who helped get you here. Here are expensive gifts that are actually worth the money that you can ask them for.
Alexandra Chan, Alex Tey, and Alex Tran
• Dec 10, 2021

I tried every dollar pizza store around campus
In celebration of National Pizza Month, I visited every dollar pizza store around NYU’s campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Alex Tran, Deputy Culture Editor
• Oct 28, 2021

The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
The shocking number of piña colada stations at the Feast of San Gennaro 2021 may reflect more than just a dying tradition.
Alex Tran, Deputy Culture Editor
• Sep 21, 2021

The culture editors’ guide to on-campus etiquette
From the L Train to L Train Vintage, we’ve got you covered.
Alex Tran, Sabrina Choudhary, and Joey Hung
• Aug 30, 2021

Photo: ‘Onward’: an Almost Satisfying Journey
Apr 8, 2020

Photo: An NYU Student’s Guide to Hangover Cures
Mar 11, 2020

Photo: NYU Offers Students Abroad Remote Classes
Mar 4, 2020

Photo: King Krule Falls Into Space on the Subway
Mar 2, 2020

Photo: Grimes’ ‘Miss Anthropocene’ Declares Oblivion
Feb 26, 2020

Photo: NYU Raising Tuition Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 26, 2020

Photo: The World Beyond Manhattan
Feb 18, 2020

Photo: Students Can Now Add Pronouns on Albert
Feb 12, 2020

Photo: Cash is Back!
Feb 3, 2020

Photo: Chicky Chicky or Icky Chicky?
Feb 3, 2020

Five Ways to Give Back in New York Over Thanksgiving
Take a break from arguing with your family and spread some cheer in New York this holiday season.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Nov 27, 2019

How to Pull an All-Nighter at Bobst, and Eat Too
Spending a night at Bobst can be less horrible when you learn how to finesse food and drinks.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Nov 26, 2019

Save Yourself Roommate Horror Stories With Bed-for-Bed
Can’t put up with your roomies? Bed-for-Bed might be the solution.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Nov 4, 2019

Students Share Secrets Behind their Shiny Jewelry
What stories lie behind these students’ favorite accessories?
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Oct 31, 2019

The Plusses and Pitfalls of Being Your Own Barber
NYU students talk about their experiences doing their hair on campus.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Oct 24, 2019

The Favorite Campus Food Stops for NYU Faculty
Because professors need to eat too.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Oct 15, 2019

High School Romances That Defied All Odds
These high school sweethearts have miraculously stayed together through their time at NYU.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Oct 2, 2019

Wall-Punching and Puke: Roommate Worst Nightmares
With 26,000 undergraduates, students are bound to experience at least one roommate horror story in their time here. Enjoy these particularly harrowing examples.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Sep 30, 2019

Authentic Korean Cuisine Near NYU
Experience a variety of authentic Korean food with these five restaurants.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Sep 17, 2019

Worth the Investment? The Hidden Payoffs of High Fashion
From confidence to conservation, your first luxury purchase can reflect your values in a way that’s worth the investment.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer
• Sep 12, 2019

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