All content by Kaleo Zhu

Photo: 5 student magazines highlighting music, literature, travel and more
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer
• March 13, 2025

8 of our favorite film scores
Because music is as good a narrative device as any.
Dani Biondi, Amelia Knust, Kaleo Zhu, Ethan Li, Joe Paladino, Isabella D’Erasmo, Rory Lustberg and Kyra Reilley
• March 6, 2025

Photo: 5 Manhattan cafes where you can actually study
Annie Emans, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2025

NYU Shanghai moves commencement from grand theater to campus lawn
Members of the campus community said they were concerned at the prospect of relocating the ceremony, with some students worried about the smaller venue and summer heat.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• March 4, 2025

Photo: On the Street: Solitude
Alex Woodworth and Kiran Komanduri
• March 3, 2025

Asian American parents prefer schools with higher Asian enrollment, study finds
Researchers found that parents’ preferences stemmed from concerns regarding academic rigor, safety and anti-Asian discrimination.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2025

Photo: Greenwich Village’s musical history
Julia Diorio and Eleanor Jacobs
• February 28, 2025

Photo: 4 restaurant industry volunteering opportunities
Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer
• February 21, 2025

Photo: NYC’s swoon-worthy restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Ashwin Nanda, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2025

CIA ‘unable to attend’ internship fair following student backlash
Less than 10 students held a “successful” rally outside the internship fair, criticizing NYU for inviting CIA representatives to the event.
Alex Woodworth and Kaleo Zhu
• February 13, 2025

Nonprofits raise more money online with philanthropy-related content, study finds
Organizations that employed altruistic messaging tended to increase donations as opposed to traditional gamification or crowdfunding methods.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2025

Review: Knock2’s ‘nolimit’ is a bright and boisterous collection of bangers
This debut solo album is a bombastic victory lap for one of dance music’s newest rising stars.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• February 3, 2025

Photo: The Black LGBTQ+ history of NYU’s campus
Julia Kim, Deputy Culture Editor
• February 3, 2025

The Grammys need to rethink their best new artist category
Confusion over the qualifications for the Grammys’ best new artist category is both unnecessary and fixable.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2025

Photo: 5 restaurants for a proper end-of-semester feast
Sydney Poser and Ryan Lin
• December 11, 2024

Photo: Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer
• December 10, 2024

Photo: NYU to expand science and tech footprint at 770 Broadway
November 27, 2024

Review: ‘Look Back’ finds art in adaptation
Outside of its beautifully moving story and technical prowess, the film seamlessly blends the characteristics of its original comic with the freedom of animation at neither’s expense.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• November 25, 2024

Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
Cooper Hewitt’s first collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is a multifaceted display of design.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• November 20, 2024

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
It’s finally feeling like winter is near, and these songs will let you lean into your chilly-weather sensibilities.
Eleanor Jacobs, Kaleo Zhu, Dani Biondi, Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Annie Emans, Amelia Knust, Ellie Miller, Skylar Boilard, Erwin Chen and Jasmin Rostamirad
• November 19, 2024

Photo: New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor
• November 18, 2024

Photo: Review: The Met’s newest exhibition breathes life into Italy’s colossal history
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• November 18, 2024

Photo: 5 identity-based bookstores to explore
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2024

Review: Virtual Riot’s ‘Stealing Fire’ is a sometimes-chaotic, always-energetic standout for bass music
The German DJ’s sophomore album is a rip-roaring record bound to tear up the dance floor.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2024

Photo: NYU reasserts its no-guest policy in Bobst Library
November 1, 2024

Review: ‘The Wild Robot’ finds the beauty in nature
Visually dazzling and just as heartfelt, DreamWorks Animation's latest effort is nothing short of a triumph.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 16, 2024

Review: Bernd Sahling’s ‘It’ll Be OK’ exhibition portrays East Germany’s punk scene against the backdrop of its late-1980s political upheaval
The photo exhibition at the Deutsches Haus provides a look into the yearslong production of Sahling's film.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2024

The Climate Science Fair returns to the High Line with climate action initiatives and activities aplenty
The three-day event presented a variety of organizations and their climate solutions as part of New York City’s annual Climate Week.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2024

Photo: After a sudden shutdown, NYU students say goodbye to Heavenly Market and Deli
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer
• September 24, 2024

Photo: The sweetest of San Gennaro
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024

MGMT’s ‘Loss Of Life’ is a reflective and emotional sonic journey
Its first studio album in six years, MGMT’s “Loss Of Life” breaks free from its synth-pop past.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• March 6, 2024

Review: ‘Manet/Degas’ compares and contextualizes the painters’ journeys
The exhibition offers an expansive view of its two artists’ works, their tumultuous relationship and their mark on 19th-century art.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• December 14, 2023

Review: ‘Muriel Hasbun: Tracing Terruño’ examines the fragility of memory and identity amid displacement
The photography exhibition is on view at the International Center of Photography until Jan. 8.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2023

Review: With ‘Census Designated,’ Jane Remover continues her stylistic evolution into shoegaze and grunge
Despite being a departure from her previous work, Remover’s sophomore album will impress longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• October 31, 2023

Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • March 13, 2025

Sherry Chen, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Chloe Haack, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Luciana Vun, Contributing Writer • March 13, 2025

Steven Wang, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025