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All content by Mariana Arboleda
A park with trees with bright Christmas lights.

Jolly lights and sights around the city

Take a break from finals and never-ending assignments to immerse yourself in New York City’s magical holiday decorations.
Maryam Babar and Mariana Arboleda December 12, 2024

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The front of a light blue painted store with a hanging sign with two dogs and words that reads “BORIS and HORTON.”

East Village dog cafe goes belly-up after months of financial hardship

New Yorkers mourn the closure of Boris & Horton, the city’s first pup-friendly cafe.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer December 4, 2024

For nearly seven years, Boris & Horton drew dog lovers to the corner of 12th Street and Avenue A as New York City’s first canine-friendly cafe. The spot became an East Village...

A collage of four illustrations of book covers.

Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel 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.

“Writers & Lovers” by Lily King “There’s a particular feeling in your body when something goes right after a long time of things going wrong. It feels warm and...

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Photo: 5 identity-based bookstores to explore

Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

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Two drag queens stand on stage holding microphones. One wears a blonde wig and a black leotard, and the other wears a black wig and a long sparkly black dress.

Drag your friends to these drag queen shows

From brunch to bingo, commemorate LGBT History Month by attending these invigorating shows from some of New York City’s most renowned queens.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

Did midterms leave you completely exhausted? Well, I’ve got the perfect remedy to breathe some life into you: drag queen shows. New York City is considered one of the drag...

The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.

NYU Langone launches high school programs to promote careers in health care

The research center launched nursing and clinical research programs for high schoolers in Brooklyn, with hopes to inspire students to eventually work in these fields.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

Earlier this month, NYU Langone Health announced two programs that are aiming to prepare Brooklyn high school students for careers in health care. The initiative, which will expand...

An illustration of a baby with dark lines following its face contours and a syringe being inserted into their cheek. Next to the baby is a bottle labeled “Botulinum Toxin Formula” and the scratchy words “I want to look like a newborn again.”

Is the anti-aging trend necessary for young kids?

Trending skin care routines on social media expose young people to anti-aging methods and encourage an obsession with self-image.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

You are scrolling through TikTok and when a video pops up — it’s a 10-year-old at Sephora grabbing retinol and collagen products for their skincare routine. You keep scrolling...

An exhibit featuring a bold yellow wall that says “Mexican Prints at the Vanguard” with the posters displayed on the wall in the background.

Finding Latin America in New York City’s art museums

Commemorate and learn more about Latine culture and history through these prominent New York City museums.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

New York City art museums are iconic and unmistakable — think the Museum of Modern Art or The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Less known, but incredibly rich in cultural and political...

An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors.

Researchers at Steinhardt examine the effect of book bans on public education

The NYU-led study consisted of dozens of teacher and parent interviews aimed at assessing the impact of legislative book bans on students’ quality of life at public schools in Florida.
Mariana Arboleda and Josephine Deiesu October 9, 2024

Researchers at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development studied teachers, parents and students at Florida public schools to examine the effects of state...

A man pouring orange sauce over a grill with a large folded tortilla on it.

The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival

The first-time festival kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an impressive range of vendors, serving everything from birria quesadillas to agua frescas.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer September 19, 2024

While summer is coming to an end, the onset of fall food festivals in New York City is just beginning.  The inaugural New York Latin Food Festival was held at Hudson River...

The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.

World Trade Center dust linked to breast cancer development, NYU study finds

The study, spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, was one of the first to research breast cancer development as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

People exposed to dust and fumes from the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center are likely to show genetic abnormalities associated with breast cancer, researchers at NYU Langone...