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Videos of pimple popping has always been an extreme interest or turn-off since some people find them fun to watch while some think they are disgusting and disturbing.

To Pop or Not to Pop?

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2017
Engrossing or just plain gross, pimple popping videos have garnered a large viral following.

On Wednesday Oct. 4, St. Anthony’s Church hosted the Slice Out Hunger event. At $1 per ticket, people could get up to ten tickets and get one slice of pizza from any of the 66 vendors that participated.

Slice Out Hunger

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2017
A pizza event for charity took place at St. Anthony's church this past wednesday.
Marcel Ostertag S/S 2018

Marcel Ostertag S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Sep 14, 2017

Marcel Ostertag’s Spring/Summer 2018 line consisted of mixed patterns and cut outs, see-through fabrics and statement pieces. Inspired by the notion of the interconnectedness...

The Runway at Saks 5th Avenue

The Runway at Saks 5th Avenue

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2017

Bright. Flashing. Glamorous. Saks 5th Avenue was throned with flashing lights and dazzling clothing. Sparkling dresses paired with knee high boots, dresses with abdominal cuts,...

Rubin & Chapelle S/S 2018

Rubin & Chapelle S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Sep 9, 2017

Inspired by the Dolomites Mountain seen from Austria, the Rubin and Chapelle Spring/Summer 2018 collection beautifully embodied nature and the effortlessness that comes along...

General Idea S/S 2018

General Idea S/S 2018

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Jul 13, 2017

Bumsuk Choi, the designer and creative director of General Idea, took inspiration for his Spring/Summer 2018 collection from the millennial generation. Rebranding them as "nippies,"...

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorleys Old Ale House

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorley’s Old Ale House

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2017
McSorley’s Old Ale House, true to its name, is one of the oldest saloons in New York City. As soon as customers walk into the establishment, they are taken to a different time and place. Suddenly, it is no longer 21st century New York.
Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2017
What makes a great book doesn't always make a great movie. The transition from a book to its film adaptation can be a tricky one — with creative liberties taken that divert greatly from the source material, resulting in fans who aren't always pleased.
For those who want to stay in New York over the summer, NYU provides student housing. However, students can also lease or rent a room.

Looking for Summer Housing in NYC?

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Apr 3, 2017
Well, look no further. Here is your ultimate guide to dorms, apartments, Air B&Bs, or whatever your preference is!
The purple diet is exactly what it sounds like; a diet consisting only of purple foods.  Celebrities like Mariah Carey swear that eating only blueberries and eggplant is the surefire way to lose weight.

I Tried…The Purple Diet

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Feb 15, 2017
Our writer followed Mariah Carey's ridiculous purple diet. Read about her experience!
Yoga to the People is a donation based class located on Saint Marks Place.

Don’t Freeze out Fitness This Winter

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2017
Too cold to exercise? Running outside not an option anymore? Fear not, there are still better, more fun, and warmer ways to stay fit and healthy!
Zang Toi F/W 2017

Zang Toi F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2017

Zang Toi’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection was a dazzling showcase of dark, long and stunning pieces. The collection was divided into two sections — the first, an assortment...

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Feb 9, 2017

  A burst of color set the playful and animated mood in Hayley Elsaesser’s Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Elsaesser, clad in a long, bright coat and neon blue hair,...

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Get the Best of Your Meal Plan During the Holiday Season

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Nov 30, 2016
The air is brisk, the holiday decorations are out, and those seasonal foods and drinks you love are finally here and better than ever, and all available on NYU’s meal plan.
Gatsby’s on the Bay is a new american restaurant located at 695 Bay Street, Staten Island.

Around NYC in Five Eateries

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2016
For NYU students that tend to stay in their Greenwich Village bubble, the best way to explore the rest of New York City is through food.
A view of the courtyard on the NYU Florence campus where LS first-year Zoe Ozochiawaeze, is currently studying abroad. (Photo by Grace Halio)

Steer Clear of These Things Abroad

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2016
Studying abroad next semester? Here are some useful tips from students who have previously gone abroad on what NOT to do.
San Marzano, on 117 Second Avenue, has bottomless mimosas for $10 from 11am-4pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Six Spots For Bottomless, Boozy Brunch

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2016
Three words: Boozy. Bottomless. Brunch. For students looking to unwind after midterms in the most NYC style, these three words are like the herald angels singing.
In The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches, writer and actor Clay McLeod Chapman incorporates the horrors of Halloween and the current presidential election into a humorous, vulgar show.

The Election Gets a Spooky Twist

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer Oct 24, 2016
With just the right amount of Halloween gore and vulgarity, "The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches" perfectly parodies the 2016 presidential election, throwing shade (or rather, guts) at both sides of the partisan debate.
Ithaa is a restaurant in the Maldives that is completely underwater, giving you the opportunity to eat under the sea.

Around the World in Nine Eateries

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2016
The best way to travel is to plan your trips around food. Here is a list of the best food destinations from around the world, from divine, authentic places to messy mouth-watering drop bys.
How Exactly Does a Book Get on the New York Times Bestseller List?

How Exactly Does a Book Get on the New York Times Bestseller List?

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer Sep 29, 2016
What does "New York Times Best-Selling Author" even mean?
Tonight at the Barrow Street Theater a production of Flight was performed as a part of the Fringe Encore Festival.

‘Flight’ Takes Physical Storytelling to New Heights

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer Sep 28, 2016
In a cleverly choreographed work of theater and acrobatics, the classic novel "The Little Prince" is reimagined in "Flight" for this year's Fringe Encore Series.
Resisting the urge to mindlessly check social media, sometimes its best to unplug.

I Tried… Not Going on Social Media for a Week

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer Sep 16, 2016
All of us are a little addicted to our social media. See what happens when our writer gives up Instagram and Snapchat for a week!

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