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Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
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![A sign which reads #myNYUAD lit by purple light sitting in front of a bunch of trees.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC03924-1200x800.jpg)
Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi students raise concerns over alleged dress code
November 14, 2023
![The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has gold-painted palm tree marble pillars.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/10_palms_raj-900x600.jpeg)
Travel with Rosh: Seeing the world through locals and their histories
Immersion and photography are the best ways to learn about the traditions and daily lives of the people who call the places you visit home.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• May 2, 2023
![Vivienne Tams wears a red and white patterned dress. She prays with two hands enclosed in front of her mouth, standing in front of a purple backdrp.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tam_Raj_37-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Meta-Vivienne meets the Metaverse
February 15, 2023
![A large group of people walking through a crowded convention center that has travel-related booths on the side.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/culture-traveltips-feature-900x600.jpg)
Insider tips for the best spring break trips
Before you plan your next getaway, take some unexpected travel advice from YouTuber and author Damon Dominique, television host Samantha Brown and blogger Alysse Dalessandro.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• February 1, 2023
![An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ops-offthird-abroad-900x675.jpg)
Staff Rants: Our time abroad
Members of WSN’s staff who have studied away during their time at NYU reflect on their experiences and discuss what they’d do differently.
Juliana Guarracino, Lorraine Olaya, Roshni Raj, Luca Richman and Vivian Stockley
• December 9, 2022
![Three students hold up signs, holding signs and standing next to a table promoting “BE THE MATCH.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/feature-1-900x600.jpg)
Be The Match with a stem cell donation that saves lives
Students organize with Be The Match to register NYU community members as blood stem cell donors and reduce health disparities in underrepresented communities.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• November 15, 2022
![A collage of two photos: on the left side is Giorgia Caporuscio putting a pizza in a brick oven; on the right is Buddy Valastro wearing sunglasses and a navy blazer, white t-shirt and jeans on a rooftop with the New York City skyline behind him.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pizza-feature-900x600.jpg)
Cake Boss takes the slice: Buddy Valastro’s Ultimate Pizza Party
At the 2022 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, pizzaiolos across the city showcase a breadth of crust, sauce and cheese.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• October 18, 2022
![The storefront of the H Mart on 39 third Avenue in Manhattan with a poster of fruits and vegetables and text “WE NOW DELIVER!” under the H Mart logo.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IDEA2984-900x600.jpg)
Culture’s cult choices: H Mart
The best items to buy at H Mart, according to the most refined taste buds at WSN.
Olivia Liu, Adrita Talukder, Sasha DuBose, Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Mayee Yeh and Roshni Raj
• October 18, 2022
![Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SANYFW_ManasaGudavalli-21-900x600.jpg)
First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins
Amid protests prior to the runway, South Asian New York Fashion Week pays homage to South Asian heritage through design.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• September 22, 2022
![A model walks down the runway in a blue dress with purple tulle sleeves.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/49B57D64-0221-4338-9B5A-5A47BE4C8276-900x600.jpg)
Making a sustainable IMPACT beyond the runway
Celebrating green fashion, 15 eco-conscious designers disrupt NYFW’s detached environment with a strong IMPACT.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• September 19, 2022
![Chromatic full-body portrait of TikTok star Caroline Ricke in front of a Garage store.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_9012-900x601.jpg)
Garage Clothing partners with TikToker Caroline Ricke for SoHo launch
So this is what those hot pink trucks around campus were all about.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• September 9, 2022
![Graduate Ayham Adawi in purple graduation robe holds the NYU Abu Dhabi banner. A crowd of graduates in purple robes are seen in the background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DSC_0604-900x675.jpg)
Abu Dhabi, Shanghai seniors come together at NYC commencement
NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai seniors represented their schools during the university commencement ceremony for the class of 2022.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• May 20, 2022
![Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads Country #111 in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/China-900x600.jpeg)
Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country
After studying away, we thought we were expert solo travelers — until we sat down with the youngest person ever to visit every single country.
Anthony Ferrara and Roshni Raj
• May 6, 2022
![On top of a pink checkered picnic blanket is a white tote bag with black decorations and a gold scarf with pink stars. On top of the tote bag is a round pink music speaker.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0027-900x683.jpg)
Photo: Ring in spring with the perfect picnic
Roksaneh Salartash, Contributing Writer
• April 22, 2022
![Portrait of Grace Xiang holding up an assortment of stickers. Xiang is standing in front of an abstract multicolored background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sss-featuredimage-900x600.jpg)
Re: ‘Healing our inner child’: Students Selling Stickers
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• April 8, 2022
![A group of people crowd around the entrance of The Grey Dog. Above them is metal scaffolding with a baby blue banner that has the restaurant’s name printed on it.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/culture-ranked-bottomless-TheGreyDog-JoshuaBecker-002-900x600.jpg)
The best places for bottomless brunch around NYU
Here are our recommendations for the best places to celebrate the weekend with endless drinks and French toast. Have fun getting home.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• March 4, 2022
![Tourists can make vacation destinations unsafe for the people who actually live there. NYU students from these locations share their thoughts on tropical tourism. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/84324B6C-0AAC-419A-9596-B99C9F8344A8DSC02525-900x600.jpeg)
Photo: Editor’s Note: This week’s top stories, and WSN vs. world news
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• March 5, 2022
![Ties with the United Arab Emirates hamper freedom of academic expression at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RR-nyuad-english-sign-900x601.jpg)
Photo: Opinion: NYU must take a stand for academic freedom abroad
February 14, 2022
![Room 1039 at SPS Midtown Center, 11 W. 42nd Street. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-1039-2-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
The Culture Desk and Ryan Kawahara
• February 7, 2022
![Seniors at NYU Abu Dhabi are also awaiting official word on December graduation, though there are rumors of plans for a small ceremony. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/culture-decgrads-nyuad-rr-900x601.jpg)
Photo: Dec. grads left confused about graduation plans
Jules Roscoe, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2021
![The Villa La Pietra estate houses NYU Florence. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, NYU Florence has paused homestays for the fall 2021 semester. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/culture-abroad-homestay-900x675.jpg)
Photo: Homestay closures disconnect students from Florence locals
October 14, 2021
![An art installation commemorating NYUADs 10th anniversary sits on the Abu Dhabi campus. The celebrations surrounding the anniversary were delayed a year due to COVID-19. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC03963-900x600.jpeg)
NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates its 10th anniversary
After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the NYUAD community commemorated the accomplishments and challenges of the campus through virtual and in-person events.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• September 27, 2021
![A junior at NYU Abu Dhabi who was born and raised in Kabul fears the effects that the Taliban regime could have on her livelihood as a student. NYU as well as NYU’s Islamic Center say they have been working to support students and faculty affected by the turmoil. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/RR-nyuad-english-sign-900x601.jpg)
‘I’m scared for my life’: An Afghan student on the collapse of Afghanistan
An anonymous NYU Abu Dhabi junior, born a Shia Hazara Muslim in Kabul, shares her story of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• September 8, 2021
![The New York Pfizer office located in midtown. As international students prepare to come back to the city, concerns arise about potential mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccinations. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Roshni-Raj-pfizer-office-outside-in-midtown-900x675.jpg)
International students may be required to ‘mix’ COVID-19 vaccines, despite NYU assurances
Some international students remain hesitant to be re-vaccinated, while others see it as their only path to an in-person education and a post-pandemic college experience.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• August 5, 2021
![A Pfizer vaccine information label details its contents. International students face difficulties in regions without NYU-approved vaccines. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Roshni-Raj-pfizer-vaccine-ingredient_info-sticker.jpg)
Facing conflicting guidance, international students struggle with NYU COVID-19 vaccine requirements
For some international students, the only vaccine available is not NYU-approved, while others live in regions with limited access to any COVID-19 vaccine.
Roshni Raj, Abroad News Editor
• July 19, 2021
![The Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s strike continues into its second week. Some NYU professors have come out in solidarity with the graduate student workers and are urging the university administration to work towards a fair and reasonable contract. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/news-professorsstrike-900x599.jpg)
Professors express solidarity with GSOC
Many NYU professors have come out in support of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s strike and are urging the university administration to work toward a fair and reasonable contract.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• May 3, 2021
![Images from a recent protest against Asian hate in the Lower East Side. At NYU, an Asian student group is offering self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. (Photo by Sirui Wu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AAHC_SiruiWu5-900x577.jpg)
NYU student groups organize against anti-Asian hate
An NYU Asian student group offered self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. Meanwhile, an international student group is spreading awareness of anti-Asian hate crime victims and ways to financially support them.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• April 15, 2021
![People gather at rallies in New York City this weekend to bring awareness to anti-Asian violence. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/news-solidarity-SuhailGharaibeh01-900x600.jpg)
Rallies in New York City call attention to anti-Asian violence
In recent rallies, New Yorkers have called for action and solidarity in response to anti-Asian hate crimes.
Roshni Raj and Suhail Gharaibeh
• March 22, 2021
![NYU students and faculty attending in-person laboratories are required to wear personal protective equipment like gloves, goggles, and KN95 masks. While many classes and activities are held remotely this semester, NYU students and faculty appreciate the possibility of in-person experiences with appropriate safety precautions. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/news-inpersonexperience-manasagudavalli-900x600.jpg)
How in-person experiences continue despite the pandemic
In-person classes, labs and art studios this semester provide insight into what a post-pandemic NYU might look like.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• March 15, 2021
![Weinstein Residence Hall is located at 5 University Pl. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Weinstein occupation. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan, Photo by Sara Miranda)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WEINSTEINANNIVERSARY.png)
NYU Remembers 50th Anniversary of Weinstein Occupation Today
The anniversary has sparked reflection and hopes that the university will apologize for its legacy on LGBTQ+ rights.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 25, 2020
![NYU Langone continues to combat COVID-19 infections in the city. Recently, specialists at Langone proposed a telemedicine platform to better assess COVID infections and additional factors. (Staff Photo by Leo Sheingate)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_8666-900x675.jpg)
NYU Langone Develops Telemedicine Blueprint
Telemedicine, which allows for remote healthcare, could fundamentally alter the way medicine is practiced.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 21, 2020
![This NYUs testing center is located at Gould Plaza. It recently recorded a positive case from a Rubin Hall resident. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_9300-900x600.jpg)
Rubin Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Move-In Day
Neither dorm nor university administration notified students, who are wondering why Rubin Hall’s lounge is still open.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 11, 2020
![Street photograph of the front entrance of the NYU College of Dentistry.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/news-dentistry.jpg)
NYU Dentistry Creates Task Force After Students Raise Concerns
In response to a newsletter addressing racism at NYU's College of Dentistry, the new Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion aims to address these problems. Concerned community members feel anti-racist actions should be taken in addition to properly address ongoing issues within the College of Dentistry.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 4, 2020
![MLK Scholar’s 2023 Cohort at their October Travel Colloquium in front of NYU’s Washington D.C. campus. MLK Scholars volunteered at an ALS walk, went to the Holocaust museum, African-American museum, and the MLK monument (Image from nyu.edu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1570931288095-900x675.jpg)
MLK Scholars Call Out NYU for Tokenism, Performative Activism and Lack of Communication
Despite a commitment to increase funding for the MLK Scholars Program, students who are in the program received no updates following the university's announcement — until they shared an open letter criticizing the administration.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• July 28, 2020
![@mutualaid_nyu is a student-run Instagram account created as a response to NYU’s poor administrative response to the pandemic. The network — which laid out its goals on Monday, April 27 — aims to facilitate shared resources and support within the NYU community, including safe housing, groceries, deliveries, cleaning supplies and monetary aid. (Via Instagram @mutualaid_nyu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-06-at-6.10.21-AM-e1588734487734-900x517.png)
Students Create Mutual Aid Network to Help Those Affected by Pandemic
Students created an Instagram mutual aid network for students to provide or request resources such as groceries, housing and general assistance during the pandemic.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• May 6, 2020
![The Rory Meyers College of Nursing trains students for a future in the profession. A recent study shows that nurses from outside the United States create a stronger system for the country. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Zhao)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/new-intlnurses-900x502.jpg)
Nurses Educated Abroad Create Workforce Stability, New Study Finds
A recent study by NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing — one of the first of its kind — discovered that nurses educated internationally benefit the medical workforce in America.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• April 2, 2020
![Current NYU Sydney students pose in front of the Sydney Opera House. NYU Sydney students were told to return home by March 22 in an email sent out Monday. (Photo by Mark Eels)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90195462_915041382264509_7051733153479655424_n-900x602.jpg)
NYU’s Final Study Abroad Sites Close
NYU Sydney and NYU Accra will cease in-person academic programs for the remainder of the semester. NYU Abu Dhabi is the last global campus to remain open.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• March 18, 2020
![Adela Raz, a Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, speaks at Meyer Hall to around 50 NYU community members. This was part of an event organized by NYU’s United Nations Initiative, a sect of NYU’s Model UN organization that hosts global ambassadors and heads of state. (Staff photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image_from_ios-4-900x675.jpg)
UN Ambassador to Afghanistan Visits NYU Prior to Peace Talks
Adela Raz, a United Nations ambassador of Afghanistan, spoke at NYU’s Meyer Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25 just days before signing a deal that could potentially end the U.S.’ longest-running war in Afghanistan.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• February 26, 2020
![Signs and banners covered the steps at the Kimmel Center. Students stand in solidarity to end Fascism in Hindu communities. (Photo by AJ Nickell)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Crowd-4393-900x523.jpg)
Students Protest Hindutva Fascism at Kimmel
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• February 14, 2020
![Mount Sinai social worker Carolyn Hutson discussed racial and ethnic biases in the United States’ healthcare system. (Staff photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/news-biasedhealthcare-alexandrachan2-900x600.jpg)
NYU Alumna Talks Racial and Ethnic Biases in US Healthcare System
NYU graduate and Mount Sinai Clinical Instructor Carolyn Hutson discussed racial and ethnic biases in the United States healthcare system during an event Tuesday evening.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• February 5, 2020
![The NYU Transplant Institute team after successfully transplanting the heart. (Via NYU Langone)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-28-at-4.13.55-PM-900x614.png)
Langone Transplant Institute Performs First Successful Heart Transplant in US Using New Method
The NYU Langone Transplant Institute successfully transplanted a heart using a new organ revitalization technique.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• January 30, 2020
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Shia, Black Students Discuss Challenges of Minority Muslim Status
Students at an event titled “Making the Marginalized Mainstream: Being the Minority within a Minority” discussed facing discrimination based on appearance and because they differ from other Muslims.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 27, 2019
![NYU Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life. (Photo by Euan Prentis)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bronfman-center.jpeg)
Jewish Religious Holidays, Politicization on Campus Discussed at Town Hall
Student government members representing Jewish and marginalized Jewish students voiced support for having high holidays off and discussed the Zionist-versus-anti-Zionist divide within the community.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 25, 2019
![On Wednesday November 14, an NYU Latine Town Hall took place at Kimmel to discuss issues and questions NYU Latine students have. (Photo by Roshni Raj)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/townhall-2-900x675.jpg)
NYU Lacks Representation, Support for Latine Students, Attendees of Town Hall Say
On Wednesday, students voiced their frustrations with the university’s inaction regarding issues faced by Latine students.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2019
![The United States Environmental Protection Agency held an event in response to climate change on Monday. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sciencedenial_Elaine-Chen-900x600.jpg)
Big Business Encourages Science-Denial, Panelists Say at Environmental Studies Event
The event discussed how research showing herbicides like Roundup can cause cancer has had little impact on the product’s success due to companies’ investments in good publicity.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 5, 2019
![An AI tool learned to predict which lesions were likely malignant (red heat map) or likely benign (green heat map), with potential to aid radiologists in the diagnosis of breast cancer. (Via NYU Langone)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/press-release-radiology-ai-original-benign-malignant-900x409.jpg)
Together, AI and Radiologists Could Significantly Improve Breast Cancer Detection
A new study by NYU’s Center for Data Science and NYU School of Medicine developed AI technology that could improve early detection of breast cancer.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• October 31, 2019
![NYU students pose with their posters at Foley Square. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/climate-strike_9alexandrachan-900x600.jpeg)
‘Change Is Coming’: Thousands March for Climate Action
Activists protested across the world on Friday to draw attention to the harmful effects of climate change.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2019
![Elizabeth Warren speaks to a crowd of supporters holding ‘I’m a Warren Democrat’ signs. (Photo by Ishaan Parmar)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Elizabeth-Warren-Rally_Ishaan-Parmar_13-900x600.jpg)
Elizabeth Warren Talks Corruption, Workers’ Rights at Washington Square Park Rally
Elizabeth Warren spoke to a packed crowd on Monday.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• September 16, 2019
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024