All content by Ria Mittal

Senior Year: The Pandemic Edition
NYU seniors reflect on their last year of college during a pandemic.
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• September 7, 2020

5 Under 5: Eat for $5 or Less Around Campus
Turns out that you don’t have to starve to save money!
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• March 8, 2020

Doesn’t Get Finer Than Thai Diner
Turns out french fries go with literally everything.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• March 2, 2020

I Swapped Wardrobes With My Roommate for a Week
Ria vs. Pants: the ultimate showdown.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2020

Coke v Kombucha: I Swapped Diets With A Friend For A Day
I, with the diet of a hormonal teenager, did a food swap with a friend who eats like an actual adult human!
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2020

More Than Just a Little Shop
Hidden behind this Seaport bodega, a vintage speakeasy with vibrant drinks.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2020

Chicky Chicky or Icky Chicky?
Hopeful vegan gets disappointed by fake chicken.
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• February 3, 2020

2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin
Students reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for fashion and skincare.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• January 30, 2020

NYU Students Reflect on Spending Thanksgiving in New York
It’s the city that never sleeps, not even on Thanksgiving.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• November 27, 2019

I Only Ate at Upstein’s Daily Press for Two Days
Imagine eating at Subway five meals in a row … but with fewer options.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2019

I Tried Euphoria Makeup for a Week
Glitter tears for days.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2019

Burger Studio: Gone, But Never Forgotten
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• September 16, 2019

Shoot Your Platonic Shot
Students reflect on how they made friends in their first year.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• August 24, 2019

Cheap Birthday Celebrations in the City
Check out the best ways to celebrate your birthday in the city without going broke!
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2019

Another Year, Another (Straw)berry Good Festival
Students braved the brisk weather to enjoy Program Board’s annual Strawberry Fest on Friday.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019

Blocking Your Ex: Petty Move or Power Move?
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2019

Another Ball, Another Library
For students, IRHC’s Moonlight Ball was a lavish night to remember.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2019

Destress Without Destroying Your Budget
Relaxation doesn’t have to be a luxury.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2019

How to Finesse Some Free Food
You should never have to choose between going broke or being fed. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to eat in the city without breaking your wallet.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2019

Ono Bowls or Oh-No Bowls?
The acai joint doesn’t deserve the accolades.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• March 25, 2019

NYU Shruti: South Asian Students Find Community
Students reflect on their experiences with NYU Shruti, the school’s largest South Asian student association.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• March 11, 2019

Violet Ball: The Only Way to Get Lit in the Library
NYU’s annual Violet Ball is always the perfect opportunity to redeem Bobst in every student’s eyes. This year was no different, and hundreds of students showed up for the fun.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• March 1, 2019

Crazed on Caffeine: Drinking Red Bull Every Day for a Week
I don’t drink coffee. This week, I drank multiple Red Bulls each day.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2019

Vegan Options Transform Fast-Casual Dining
Vegan sausages are making headlines now. Why is the growing trend of plant-based fast food causing such uproar?
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2019

NYU Students Reflect on the Rise of Subtle Traits Groups
Recently popular Facebook groups like Subtle Asian Traits and Subtle Curry Traits are bringing together communities that often feel misunderstood.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• November 30, 2018

Where Violet Love First Bloomed
NYU couples share the spots on campus where they first fell in love.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer
• October 29, 2018

There’s Evil in the East Village, Sorta
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• October 22, 2018

What Would Gordon Ramsay Do?: Dorm Cooking Edition
The key to cooking in college is to ask yourself: WWGRD?
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• September 12, 2018

A Look into NYU’s Most Popular Elective
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2018

#TimesUp and Gender Equality
Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2018

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