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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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5 SoHo designers bringing streetwear into high fashion

From floral jackets to wide leg jeans, these brands tell stories of diversity and honor city history through upscale yet approachable fashion.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

New York City promises a melting pot of culture, art and fashion from every corner of the world. But even here, it’s not uncommon for big clothing brands to push out smaller...

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New eats near NYU: DH Noodles gives Chinese students a taste of home

Discover this Greenwich Village hotspot offering $13 lunch menus of an appetizer, entree and a drink.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Walking down West Eighth Street, you might notice a long line full of chattering students, antsy with anticipation, all looking forward to catching a taste of a new restaurant...

A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters

These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks

New York City’s annual Michelin Guide Ceremony was held in Hell’s Kitchen on Monday where a fresh batch of restaurants received prestigious awards.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer December 13, 2024

You’ve probably heard the phrase Michelin star or seen restaurants around New York City displaying a bright red placard on their windowsills. The prestigious restaurant guides...

Articles of clothing hanging in a shop window with an inverted sign spelling out “THE VINTAGE TWIN.”

SoHo stores I’m tired of gatekeeping

Here are some of the best SoHo clothing shops from a certified shopping addict.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

The location of NYU is stellar for a number of reasons: it's surrounded by the restaurant-laden West Village, the bustling East Village and the renowned SoHo district. SoHo rose...

The brightly-lit interior of a store, with an order counter and electronic menu signs.

New eats near NYU: Global tea phenomenon HEYTEA arrives at Waverly Place

The Chinese drink chain, which now has 11 stores in New York City, is best known for its teas topped with cheese foam.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 4, 2024

For the traditional American palate, cheese and tea might sound like an unlikely combination. But at HEYTEA, fruity drinks covered in a layer of cream cheese-based foam are the...

An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.

Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts

How to look your best to do your best.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

There are a lot of different styles on the streets of New York, particularly in the athleisure category. You can always trust that you'll see someone bouncing down to SoulCycle...