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Winter Wonderland: Culture Desk Dishes Their Favorite New York City Winter Activities
When the weather outside is frightful, the Culture Desk finds these activities delightful.
Lauren Gruber, Calais Watkins, Bella Gil, and Carol Lee
• Dec 4, 2019


Culture Desk Dining: Farewell Edition
The culture desk reveals where they go to dine before saying farewell to the city for winter break.
Calais Watkins, Lauren Gruber, Carol Lee, and Bella Gil
• Dec 3, 2019


This First-Year Finds Community in Cooking
The power of cooking helped Alex Christiano find his place during his first year at NYU.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Nov 11, 2019


A Picturesque Picnic Spread
Everything you need for a perfectly chic French picnic.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Nov 7, 2019


Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Twitter: Where memes come to life, where movements come to fruition, and where presidents come to rant. Hear what our staff has to say on what might be both the most multifaceted and divisive form of social media.
Ethan Zack, Calais Watkins, Ishaan Parmar, Mandie Montes, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, and Bela Kirpalani
• Oct 24, 2019


Staff Rants: NYU Housing
Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
Calais Watkins, Ronni Husmann, Ishaan Parmar, Melanie Pineda, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Sam Klein, Alexandria Johnson, and Bela Kirpalani
• Oct 9, 2019


Pumpkin Spice and Everything Not-So-Nice
Our dining editor ate only pumpkin spice-flavored foods for two days.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Sep 30, 2019


Experience Spaghetti Like Jackson Pollock
While living in New York City, why not eat like a legendary New Yorker of the past?
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Sep 10, 2019


Steals and Deals Meant for Students
Food tastes better with a discount.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Sep 9, 2019


Self Care Down There
Time to get over your fear of traveling and take a trip to the Nether Regions.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Sep 6, 2019


Vegan Eats for Night Owls
From comfort food to a refined tapas menu — and it’s all vegan.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Sep 3, 2019


Curing Heartbreak One Bite at a Time
Spare your stomach from post-heartbreak emptiness with these tips.
Calais Watkins, Dining Editor
• Aug 24, 2019


Students Show Affinity for Astrology
Can horoscopes and star signs predict events and personalities? Some NYU students think so.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Apr 22, 2019


Four Activities for When the Weather Gets Warm
Bask in the sun without upsetting your wallet.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Apr 19, 2019


You Can Still Celebrate National Women’s Month in NYC
It’s not too late to celebrate women this March.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Mar 24, 2019


Pubs and Pots of Gold: St. Patrick’s Day Fun
There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than beer — but of course, there’s beer too.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Mar 11, 2019


Coffee and Ambience at Caffe Reggio
Travel back in time to the Italian Renaissance at Caffe Reggio in Greenwich Village.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Mar 11, 2019


Ray’s Candy Store: Serving the Works Since 1974
A timeless joint with sweet, fried foods galore that will warm your soul.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Mar 4, 2019


Battle of the Burgers: Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out
A hot take on take-out.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Jan 28, 2019


10 Late Night Food Options for the City That Never Sleeps and Is Always Hungry
If you’re not going to sleep, you might as well eat.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Dec 4, 2018


How to Do Your Makeup and Eat It Too
No, we aren’t running out of ideas —what makes you think that?
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Nov 29, 2018


Bake It ‘Till You Make It with These 4 Frozen Meals
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Nov 26, 2018


Healthy Food to Battle the Munchies
Just make sure to drink lots of water.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Nov 19, 2018


Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals
These students are proud to show off their childhood stuffed animals.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Nov 6, 2018


A Haunting DIY Story to Chill Your Bones
A Halloween treat pinterest journey that was supposed to be a fairytale quickly became a nightmare.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer
• Oct 29, 2018


4 Cocktails to Warm You up This Fall
Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer
• Oct 15, 2018


The Student Operating a Hair Salon From Her Dorm
Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer
• Oct 9, 2018


Eating Out While Eating In
Calais Watkins, Contributing Writer
• Oct 1, 2018


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