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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Grace Tan

Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor

Grace Tan is a senior majoring in media, culture, and communication. Having grown up in Troy, Michigan and attending international school in Hangzhou, China she is sympathetic to others hailing from random cities. When not at WSN, you can find her shopping for overpriced vintage, trying new matcha drinks or traveling. Contact her @graacetan on Instagram and [email protected].

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NYU keeps No. 8 spot for most Fulbright grant recipients

Students and administrators are uncertain of the federally funded scholarship’s future in the wake of widespread research spending cuts.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor April 14, 2025

Eva Boyes graduated NYU’s College of Arts and Science last year with a degree in environmental studies and minors in Hellenic and business studies. This year, she works in a...

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PhD Live! is making research accessible

Unlike the typical poster presentation format that most research showcases follow, PhD Live! gave doctoral students the chance to present their studies in a fun and engaging way.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor April 11, 2025

Flashing lights, peppy jazz music and $3,000 on the line — not a typical setting for most academic conventions. But for NYU’s inaugural PhD Live!, held at The African Grove...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond

The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.

For the first time in university history, both the NYU men’s and women’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four in the same season. After each team won the UAA title,...

NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029

NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029

The upward trend stands out against a national decline in student interests in studying abroad in China.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor March 12, 2025

NYU Shanghai received a record-breaking high of nearly 24,000 applications for its class of 2029. The milestone aligns with NYU’s latest overall admissions rate, which also reached...

How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year

How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year

From homemade meals to apartment parties, here’s how NYU students from different cultures rang in the Year of the Snake.
Grace Tan and Sherry Chen February 7, 2025

On Jan. 29, millions of people around the world welcomed the Year of the Snake. While the holiday originated in China, many other countries celebrate Lunar New Year, especially...

An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.

How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU

My experience in the Asian Cultural Union helped shape my identity on campus.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor September 10, 2024

As I enter my senior year, I’ve been reflecting on the people and experiences that have made my time here so special. While my study away program and internships have influenced...

Three people are entering through a brown doorway. On the left side of the entrance, there is a sign that says, “OPEN,” and one that reads, “260 SAMPLE SALE.”

Luxury on a budget: Build your wardrobe shopping NYC sample sales

Sample sales are trending on TikTok and becoming increasingly popular in New York City. Here’s how you can take advantage of them and find some fun new pieces.
Grace Tan, Contributing Writer November 3, 2023

Almost everything in New York City is expensive, but one of the benefits of living in a fashion capital of the world is having access to some of the most fashionable clothing on...