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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Joanne Lee
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Can Beli help you find love?

The restaurant-ranking app isn’t meant for finding partners — but it might just be the secret ingredient to romance.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer April 11, 2025

Dating in New York City is hard. After dozens of first dates that end in “let’s just be friends,” the myth of compatibility becomes a pipe dream. Many singles are in need...

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Spice up your scarf game with these 5 scarf-tying ideas

If you never learned how to tie a scarf, you’re in luck — here are five ways to spruce up your neckwear.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

From the person in a trench coat pursuing the dark academia aesthetic to the person who dresses exclusively in pastels, scarves are a beloved and essential accessory to level up...

An illustration of simplified drawings of various forms of self-care like tea, a person wearing a face mask, and a person doing yoga on a blue background.

What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures

Students share self-care practices from their cultures.

As we enter winter and the trenches of finals week, it is important to carve out time to take care of yourself. While social media may inundate us with new, trendy practices weekly,...

On a light green background, four orange rectangles show hands making different signs in each one.

How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU

Five students share how multicultural Greek life shaped their time at NYU.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

In an overwhelmingly bustling atmosphere like New York City, it is easy to feel lost in the crowd –– and disconnected from others –– especially as a college student navigating...