
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
All content by Alex Tran

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.
March 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.”
February 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.
February 8, 2022

Photo: Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
February 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.
February 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.
December 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.
October 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.
September 21, 2021

The culture editors’ guide to on-campus etiquette
From the L Train to L Train Vintage, we’ve got you covered.
August 30, 2021

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

Photo: Childish Gambino’s Latest Is A Full-Blown Disaster
March 25, 2020

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

Photo: Lower East Side’s Secret Hideout: Wildair Wine Bar
March 11, 2020

Photo: 5 Under 5: Eat for $5 or Less Around Campus
March 9, 2020

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

Photo: Does ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Deserve to Be on Broadway?
March 4, 2020

Photo: Get by Without by Chloe: The Best Vegan Foods
March 4, 2020

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

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

Photo: SGA Chairperson Hosts Town Hall on Food Insecurity
February 26, 2020

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

Photo: NYU Students Exhibit School Pride Through All-University Games
February 24, 2020

Photo: ‘The Slow Rush’ Is Tame Impala’s Most Introspective Album to Date
February 18, 2020

Photo: The World Beyond Manhattan
February 18, 2020

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

Photo: Four Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts to Surprise Your Loved Ones
February 13, 2020

Photo: Trendy Italian Restaurant Puts Style Over Substance
February 12, 2020

Photo: From Student to Gucci Runway Model in Just a Few Months
February 9, 2020

Photo: Cash is Back!
February 3, 2020

Photo: Chicky Chicky or Icky Chicky?
February 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.
November 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.
November 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.
November 4, 2019

Students Share Secrets Behind their Shiny Jewelry
What stories lie behind these students’ favorite accessories?
October 31, 2019

The Plusses and Pitfalls of Being Your Own Barber
NYU students talk about their experiences doing their hair on campus.
October 24, 2019


High School Romances That Defied All Odds
These high school sweethearts have miraculously stayed together through their time at NYU.
October 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.
September 30, 2019

Authentic Korean Cuisine Near NYU
Experience a variety of authentic Korean food with these five restaurants.
September 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.
September 12, 2019

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.