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Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
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![The best apartment decor for every type of city dweller](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1319-1200x800.jpg)
The best apartment decor for every type of city dweller
Juliana Guarracino, Sara Sharma and Andrea Lui
• April 25, 2024
![A brown bag lays flat on a white surface. Around it are a small blue hairbrush, a blush stick, a perfume rollerball, a perfume bottle, a wallet and a small jar of lip mask.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/whatsinmybag-1200x800.jpg)
What’s in our bags?
WSN's culture editors go through the abyss that is each of their bags.
Juliana Guarracino, Sara Sharma, Andrea Lui, Elena Portnoy and Shiphrah Moses
• April 8, 2024
![Dozens of people walk through rows of tulips while picking them to create bouquets.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/culture-tulipday-1200x800.jpeg)
Spring in bloom at Union Square’s Tulip Day
A pop-up installation of 200,000 tulips brought thousands of New Yorkers to Union Square for an afternoon of flower picking.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• April 8, 2024
![An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ops-staffrants-1200x1200.png)
Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
It’s the beginning of March, which means spring is just around the corner! WSN staff shares their thoughts about the changing season.
Abi Rivera, Sebastian Cardena, Molly Koch, Krish Dev, Mikaylah Du, Juliana Guarracino, Elena Portnoy and Katherine Welander
• March 8, 2024
![A collage of four books: at the upper left is Lauren’s Elkin’s “Flâneuse” placed on a light green background, at the upper right is Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” placed on a dark red background, at the lower left is Mieko Kawasaki’s “Breasts and Eggs” placed on a brown background, on the lower right is Annie Ernaux’s “Exteriors” placed on a dark green background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dc656aa2-d7c5-4ca7-9703-aa151024e26a_720.jpg)
Books beyond Bobst: 2 Japanese novels, a book of journal entries and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Marisa Sandoval, Juliana Guarracino and Maggie Turner
• February 26, 2024
![A group of models walks down a runway in a line. At the front of the runway, a model opens a black and white checkered cape to reveal a blue ruched mini dress with red stars.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/culture-nyfw-globalfashioncollective-4-1200x796.jpg)
Cultural commentary meets couture at first day of Global Fashion Collective
A fusion of worldwide attire and casual streetwear reigns supreme at Global Fashion Collective’s NYFW shows.
Juliana Guarracino and Alexa Donovan
• February 12, 2024
![A pink background split into two sides by a violet zig-zag. On the left side there is a red shirt with white text that reads "49ers" and blue-denim shorts. On the right side there is a red hoodie with yellow text that reads "CHIEFS," a gold chain and a football.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/culture-bstyle-superbowlstyle-1200x907.jpg)
Blitz and ‘fits: A Super Bowl style guide
Don’t fumble with your Super Bowl outfit this Sunday — here's your chance to score!
Elena Portnoy, Juliana Guarracino and Shiphrah Moses
• February 9, 2024
![An illustration on a green and red split background that reads "in" on the green side and "out" on the red side. Various small drawings, like a backpack, a coffee cup and a bag of chips, are on either side of the image.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/culture-deskinsandouts-illy-1200x800.png)
Everything in and everything out this semester
The fall semester is out and reading WSN is definitely in.
Andrea Lui, Elena Portnoy, Juliana Guarracino, Sara Sharma and Shiphrah Moses
• February 6, 2024
![Harry and Adam, played by Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, stand in an elevator.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/arts-film-all-of-us-strangers-review-1200x800.jpg)
Review: ‘All of Us Strangers’ is a hauntingly bleak tale of grief and trauma
Featuring stellar performances and cinematography, Andrew Haigh’s latest film is a spiritual romance meant to be experienced, not enjoyed. “All of Us Strangers” is now showing in select theaters.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• February 5, 2024
![An illustration of an arm with a small pink and gold watch on its wrist on a brown gradient background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/culture-bstyle-watches-1200x901.png)
It’s time to start wearing a watch
Yes, you can just check your phone for the time. But a watch is way cuter.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• January 29, 2024
![A white-and-blue cup of hot chocolate with cocoa powder in it. It is on a wooden table and on the cup it reads, “happy holidays” and "maman."](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/culture-dining-holidaydrinks-1200x800.jpg)
Staff Recs: Holiday drink orders
From cozy lattes to spiced wine, here are WSN’s recommendations of drinks near campus that will get you into the holiday spirit.
Natalie Thomas, Krish Dev, Juliana Guarracino, Andrea Lui and Sabrina Lee
• December 14, 2023
![An illustration of coquito, against a yellow background. The drink is white with cinnamon on top.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/culture-dining-vegancoquitorecipe-1200x900.png)
Bridging Puerto Rican culture and veganism with dairy-free coquito
Honoring my Puerto Rican culture and being vegan can often be a dilemma, especially during the holiday season. This coquito recipe is my happy in-between.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• December 14, 2023
![A person in a black coat holds out a pulled pork sandwich on a white paper plate.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/culture-bryantpark-5-1200x800.jpg)
A jolly journey eating through the wondrous Bryant Park Winter Village
The Culture Desk brings you their recommendations on the best eats that you can’t miss on your next trip to Bryant Park.
Juliana Guarracino, Andrea Lui, Sabrina Lee and Elena Portnoy
• December 13, 2023
![The interior of the restaurant. There are light brown tables and dark brown chairs, as well as gray booths. There are customers sitting and eating.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ladinastia-interior-1200x800.jpg)
Hispanic Heritage Month: La Dinastia is keeping Chinese Cuban cuisine alive
Head uptown for some of the best multicultural cuisine with a rich taste and even richer history.
Juliana Guarracino, Deputy Culture Editor
• October 12, 2023
![A group of attendees wearing various dresses pose for a photo in front of a sign that reads ” Rise at Forbes.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/culture-nyfw-risesurvivor7-1-1200x801.jpg)
‘I’ll remember it forever:’ Rise fashion empowers survivors and honors bodily autonomy
Rise’s third annual Survivor Fashion Show celebrated resilience.
Juliana Guarracino, Deputy Culture Editor
• September 13, 2023
![The title page of the Baedeker Magazine. The page has a black background with white serif text at the top center that reads “Baedeker.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/abroad-baedeker-900x600.jpg)
How two students resurrected NYU’s travel magazine
Baedeker, NYU’s long-running travel magazine, fell out of publication due to neglect during the pandemic — until students Jonny Rothberg and Shuhe Ma brought it back to life.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• February 13, 2023
![Two people smile while standing in front of a lake with snowy mountains on the horizon. On the left is a person wearing a purple hoodie with text “N.Y.U.A.D. Class of 2024.” On the right, the other person wears a pink jacket.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/abroad-passport-900x623.png)
Passports and polyglots: Two NYU Abu Dhabi students on cheap, ethical travel
Through their Instagram account, @passportsandpolyglots, NYU Abu Dhabi juniors Colleen Mader and Xander Christou document their travels and share their tips.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• December 14, 2022
![An illustration of the back of a woman's upper half as she points into the horizon, which shows the Eiffel Tower, some greenery and buildings. She has long, brown hair and is wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mastering-abroad-900x675.png)
How to master studying abroad
Here are our tips to help you make the most out of your semester abroad.
Juliana Guarracino and Lorraine Olaya
• December 14, 2022
![An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ops-offthird-abroad-900x675.jpg)
Staff Rants: Our time abroad
Members of WSN’s staff who have studied away during their time at NYU reflect on their experiences and discuss what they’d do differently.
Juliana Guarracino, Lorraine Olaya, Roshni Raj, Luca Richman and Vivian Stockley
• December 9, 2022
![A collage of three photos: on the left is Obelisco de Buenos Aires, a tall white monument; in the middle is the facade of a building with a beige exterior, on the right is Torre Monumental, a bell tower with a red exterior. All three buildings stand against blue sky backgrounds.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/abroad-whatnyudoesnttellyouba-900x600.jpg)
What NYU doesn’t tell you: Buenos Aires
If you’re studying abroad at NYU Buenos Aires, here are the most important tips for adapting to the city that you won’t learn on campus.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• December 2, 2022
![An illustration of an orange suitcase with a purple handbag on top, a United States passport, a boarding pass from New York to London, and a smartphone.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/aborad-studyabroadprep-900x675.jpg)
Studying abroad next semester? Here’s what to prepare
So, you got accepted to study abroad next semester. Now what? Here’s what you should start thinking about before your semester abroad.
Juliana Guarracino and Lorraine Olaya
• October 31, 2022
![The front facade of the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/featured-abroad-buenos-aires-trips-2-900x675-1.jpeg)
NYU Buenos Aires brings Latine students closer to their heritage
Three Latina students studying at NYU Buenos Aires reflect on how their time abroad in Latin America mended their relationship with identity and culture.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• October 24, 2022
![The front façade of the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/featured-abroad-buenos-aires-trips-1-900x675.jpg)
NYU’s smaller study abroad sites are refreshingly personal
With smaller campus sizes, sites like NYU Accra, NYU Buenos Aires and NYU Sydney offer a unique sense of community to their students.
Juliana Guarracino, Abroad Editor
• October 12, 2022
![Blue crates filled with various fruits and vegetables sit in front of a French grocery store.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/abroad-dietary-restrictions-crop-900x630.jpg)
Navigating the Paris food scene with dietary restrictions
Students following vegetarian, vegan and halal diets share their experiences and recommendations for finding options at restaurants and grocery stores around Paris.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2022
![Students are seen walking down a street by the NYU Paris site in the evening against the backdrop of Parisian architecture.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_3173-900x676.jpg)
Students note a lack of support and resources at global sites
For study abroad students to make the world their campus, some students feel NYU needs to provide the proper resources and communication to better ensure their safety, education and mental health abroad.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• April 13, 2022
![A close-up image of a blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flag. In the blue part, the word “Ukraine” is written in Ukrainian in yellow text. In the yellow part, the country’s name is written in English in blue text. On the right, a person’s arm extends into the frame. They are wearing a red-and-black flannel.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-ukrainevigil-JoshuaBecker-005-900x600.jpg)
NYU Paris students respond to Ukraine war and refugee crisis
Far closer to the war than their New York counterparts, NYU Paris students have been able to get involved more directly with humanitarian efforts than they could have at home.
Juliana Guarracino and Stella Lin
• March 31, 2022
![V Spot Express is located at 12 St. Marks Place. (Staff Photo by Samson Tu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/culture-veganlisticle_VSpotExpress-03-2-900x600.jpg)
From chicharrón to cashew-based mac ‘n’ cheese: The ultimate list of vegan restaurants around NYU
Here are some of the best places on or near campus for delicious vegan food to celebrate the start of the semester.
Juliana Guarracino and Gabby Lozano
• January 24, 2022
![Zodiac Black's is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/culture-zodiacblacks-featured-900x600.jpg)
Zodiac Black’s: The all-women tattoo studio creating a safe space for art and ink
Watercolor tattoo artist Britta Christiansen and her partner Alex Sokolov opened an inclusive tattoo studio where clients can feel comfortable.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• December 10, 2021
![After NYU sophomore Meghana Kakubal took up baking during the pandemic, she founded Hamsa Cakes, an online baking business. For her desserts, Kakubal blends Indian flavors with popular American baked goods. (Photo by Meghana Kakubal)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-2-culture-dining-hamsacakes-2.jpeg)
Hamsa Cakes: An NYU student’s quarantine baking obsession turned business
CAS sophomore Meghana Kakubal didn’t know how to bake before quarantine. Now, she has a baking business inspired by Indian flavors and art that serves her community and those in need.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• November 3, 2021
![Pumpkin is known for being versatile with many different recipes. NYU students dish on their favorite pumpkin-based recipes. (Photos by Juliana Guarracino)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/culture-dining-pumpkin-900x268.jpg)
NYU students’ go-to pumpkin recipes
NYU students share their favorite pumpkin recipes and what these festive dishes mean to them.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• October 29, 2021
![Champion Pizza is a renowned New York restaurant with locations in Soho and on 5th Avenue. Hazzi Akdeniz, its founder, wants to give back to the homeless community by donating money and pizza. (Photo by Kevin Wu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/culture-dining-championpizza-900x600.jpg)
Champion Pizza gives back to the community one slice at a time
Champion Pizza’s founder Hakki Akdeniz serves the homeless by donating money and boxes of pizza.
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer
• October 21, 2021
![Blossom is a vegan restaurant previously located in Chelsea, NYC. Blossom recently relocated to 72 University Pl. in Greenwich Village. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavlli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_0797-900x600.jpg)
Blossom: For Vegans & Foodies Alike
The Blossom in Chelsea relocated in mid-August, bringing its entirely vegan menu to University Place. Its outpost on Columbus Avenue is still kicking.
Juliana Guarracino, Contributing Writer
• September 23, 2020
![NYU students sit distantly around Washington Square Park to complete classwork and to talk to friends. While physically distanced, students have found ways to socialize online. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/culture-firstyrs-900x600.jpg)
First-Years Face a New Social Scene
First-year students share their experiences adapting to new safety protocols while trying to meet their peers.
Juliana Guarracino, Contributing Writer
• September 13, 2020
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