All content by Pritheva Zakaria
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Haven’t posted in a while? Snap a photo at one of these charming NYC locations
If you’re looking for something new to add to your Instagram feed, have a photoshoot in one of these picturesque spots.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer
• April 9, 2024
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From jewelry to jackets: The ultimate guide to online thrifting
There’s plenty of places online to shop for vintage staples, but every site has its own niche. Here’s how to get the most of each.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer
• March 13, 2024
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Ranked: Water bottles
We have to drink water to survive, so why not make it fun?
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer
• March 5, 2024
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Listen To This: King Krule takes a stab at dream-pop
Listen to this week’s most notable singles from King Krule, Sufjan Stevens and more.
Holden Lay, Sandy Battulga and Pritheva Zakaria
• April 20, 2023
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Listen To This: The Jonas Brothers drop ‘Waffle House’
Listen to this week’s most notable singles from The Paper Kites, Arthur Russell and more.
Ethan Beck, Katherine Manatos, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Pritheva Zakaria, Holden Lay and Afnan Abbassi
• April 13, 2023
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Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, is upon us. With celebration and faith come questions and concerns for Muslims here at NYU and in the city.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• March 22, 2023
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Listen To This: Niall Horan is in ‘Heaven’ according to his newest love ballad
Listen to this week’s most notable singles by Niall Horan, Yaeji and Halsey.
Paree Chopra, Sandy Battulga and Pritheva Zakaria
• March 2, 2023
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Hello, ‘You’: A fresh new season filled with love and murder
Season four shows a different side of Joe Goldberg as he acquaints himself with the British upper class.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2023
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‘The Last of Us’ brings its source game to life in the best way possible
This January, fans of the iconic zombie survival video game “The Last of Us” get to revisit the story of Ellie and Joel on HBO Max almost 10 years after the original game released.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• February 6, 2023
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A local’s recommendations for Queens Bengali staples
Take some time away from Greenwich Village to experience this Bengali home away from home.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2022
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Off-Third: Columbia is better than NYU
Columbia embodies everything a traditional college should be, from its campus, its student body, its sports and its academia. NYU can’t compete.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2022
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From old to new: Upcycling changed my relationship with fashion
You like my top? Thanks, it’s my sister’s!
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2022
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024