All content by Yaprak Ugurses
![A main player in the transition to remote learning is video conferencing on Zoom. Students reflect on the change, including a new lack of equipment and issues with time zones. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/culture-zoom.png)
Classes Without a Campus: The Transition to Online Learning
From classes in pajamas to 13-hour time differences, the transition to online learning hasn’t been easy for all of us.
Yaprak Ugurses, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2020
![Matcha Lattes - wonder for health or well-designed marketing scam? (Photo by Stefanie Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MatchaBar-900x600-1.jpg)
Superfood or Super Fake?
Are your matcha latte and customized acai bowl saving you from cancer or turning manufacturers into multi-billionaires?
Yaprak Ugurses, Contributing Writer
• January 29, 2020
![Instagram is planning to remove the likes feature, preventing influencers from seeing how many likes their photos and videos receive. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_2703-900x585.jpg)
Student Influencers React to Instagram’s New Like-Hiding Policy
From full-time influencers to everyday users, students are optimistic about Instagram’s decision to hide likes.
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer
• November 25, 2019
![Moving zombie decorations from Six Flags Fright Fest, a great place to enjoy your Halloween with spooky-theme rides and haunted mazes. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/halloweentodo_online-900x642.png)
You Worry About Your Costume — We Handled Your To-Do List
Here are all the best activities you’ll want to check out this Halloween— you’re welcome!
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer
• October 28, 2019
![Brent McKeever, Stern first-year, a reputable photographer who photographs for brandy melville & celebrities. (Via Instagram)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mckeever-e1568848411190.png)
Not Only a Photographer, But a Friend to the Stars
How Brent McKeever is turning a hobby into a full-fledged career.
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer
• September 18, 2019
![From cowboy boots to simple designer clothes, NYU students reflect on trends they have had enough of. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Untitled_Artwork-5-900x598.jpg)
Students Dish on Tired Trends
Break up with your wardrobe, I’m bored.
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer
• September 12, 2019
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