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

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The Coronavirus and Its Online Frenzy

The Coronavirus and Its Online Frenzy

With WHO updates to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, individuals on the internet should pay closer attention to the virus and the prevention efforts surrounding it.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

On my way back to Astor Place the other night, I realized something different on the 6 train: masks. It seems as if every other subway rider wore a white surgical mask and stayed...

The College Club Pressure Cooker

The College Club Pressure Cooker

Although many clubs here at NYU serve student bodies who yearn for both exclusivity and prestige, college has proven to one first-year student that finding your space could be just as important.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

My childhood was busy, to say the least. Whether I was at Taekwondo practice late into the evening or hastily finishing the homework assigned by my after-school tutors, busy was...

Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine

Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine

Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

Since April of this year, several New York City publications have called out Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s for its blatant ripoff of Chinese cuisine. Maybe it’s...

Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU

Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU

Despite advertising otherwise, diversity at NYU is more complex than the numbers it releases
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

Two months ago, I stepped into Radio City Music Hall along with thousands of other first-years for the Presidential Welcome. As we all shuffled into the amphitheater and watched...

Navigating the First-Year Cultural Shift

Navigating the First-Year Cultural Shift

Students come from all over the world to study at NYU, and some might feel overwhelmed by the transition to university life.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Growing up Japanese-Brazilian, people always asked me, “What type of food do you eat?” I usually replied, “Imagine meat, rice and beans, except the rice is Japanese.” I...

The Traces of Voluntourism in Project Outreach

The Traces of Voluntourism in Project Outreach

Community service programs like Project Outreach at NYU can create a false sense of connection to communities you don’t belong to.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer September 8, 2019

When I applied to college, I sat at a desk for hours, crafting the most alluring answers for my application. I tried to emphasize the best parts of myself, overstating my involvement...

A front view of 77 Charles St, a property originally owned by NYU, and recently sold for millions. (Photo by Kenzo Kimura)

Photo: Professor Sells NYU-Owned Townhouse For Millions

Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor August 24, 2019

A front view of 77 Charles St, a property originally owned by NYU, and recently sold for millions. (Photo by Kenzo Kimura)