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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Andrea Lui

Andrea Lui, Culture Editor

Andrea Lui is a junior at the Stern School of Business majoring in Business with concentrations in finance and computing and data science and is minoring in business of entertainment, media and technology. She developed a profound love for writing while performing slam poetry, prose and drama for 10 years as a competitive public speaker. At NYU, she’s also an Admissions Ambassador and serves as the external relations co-director of the Board of Undergraduate Stern Women in Business. If she’s not power napping at the WSN office or yapping with her friends, you can probably find her trying as many restaurants as humanly possible across New York City.

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Walter Van Beirendonck brings aliens to Earth at Paris Fashion Week

From Martian-decorated capes to models lounging in teddy bear cushions, Van Beirendonck’s “NEW” collection is a glimpse into an eclectic, peaceful world.
Andrea Lui, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Bears as chairs, sticks as fingers, aliens as body suits. In Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck’s world, fashion is bizarre, sometimes even extraterrestrial — in his eyes,...

Two men in black T-shirts with an orange and blue “roam” logo printed on it stand in a hallway, smiling with their arms crossed.

The NYU student-founded startup helping international students roam through college with ease

Stern senior Krish Bajaj and CAS alum Ansh Mundra believe the international student market is broken. Here’s how they’re instilling confidence and saving money for thousands of students with startup roam.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 13, 2024

Being an international student is hard. Now, imagine being a high school senior who has never been to the United States and must consider a million questions: What will they ask...

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How to make the most of your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn has over 1 billion users, but only one of you. The platform is effective in more ways than one — but only if you learn how to use it.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 12, 2024

As a LinkedIn warrior since the 10th grade, I am no stranger to the all-consuming anxiety of opening up your feed and seeing peers posting about their academic and professional...

A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.

Sipping and savoring cinema

Fork n’ Film combines two of life’s greatest pleasures: food and film. My experience at the “Home Alone” showing was no less than exceptional.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 11, 2024

Every time I doomscroll on TikTok, my algorithm is chock full of videos of the hottest restaurants, cafes, bars and pop-ups in New York City. It’s almost overwhelming — sometimes...

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This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent

While Korean barbecue at HYUN may run up a hefty bill, the overall value and service are priceless.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor November 14, 2024

Last April, I was faced with one of life’s toughest questions: Where should I host my 20th birthday dinner? As a snobby New York City foodie, I felt the pressure to find the...

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A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure

How I navigated self-confidence and community in a male-dominated environment.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor October 25, 2024

The Stern School of Business had always been my dream college. Exactly three years ago, I was a wide-eyed senior from a no-name public school working tirelessly on my “Why NYU?”...

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Exciting restaurant openings you missed over the summer

As more NYU students embrace their inner foodies, keeping up with the latest dining spots around campus is essential. Here are eight new restaurants to brag about to your friends.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor September 24, 2024

New York City’s restaurant scene is always vibrant, but the fall semester is an especially exciting time for NYU foodies who play catch up on all they've missed over the summer....

New eats near NYU: Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao on St. Mark’s Place

Ever wondered how the soup gets inside soup dumplings, or how to eat them? Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao’s new location brings the Shanghainese delight to the East Village.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor May 27, 2024

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is a traditional Chinese comfort food restaurant near campus and a solid choice for any...

Ramen noodles in a pink pot with a hand holding a glass top.

How to level up your instant ramen game

From adding silky egg ribbons to Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, here are five hacks you need to try to upgrade the classic college student meal.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor May 2, 2024

You can’t call yourself a college student if you don’t live off of instant ramen — or at least during the busy final exam season. Truly, if you were to cut my stomach open,...

A person picking up a piece of duck with a pair of chopsticks from a dish that is filled with duck and red and green peppers.

Hunan Slurp, home to mouthwatering meats and noodle Narnia

From decadent noodle soups to divine takes on traditional Chinese cuisine, Hunan Slurp will surely cure any winter woes.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor February 7, 2024

Hunan Slurp, a contemporary Chinese eatery located in the East Village, serves up luscious noodle and entree dishes in homage to head chef Chao Wang’s home — the Hunan province...

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NYU Motorsports: The masters of mettle and moving parts

From Tandon students tirelessly engineering cars to Stern and CAS students cold-calling organizations for support, here’s how NYU Motorsports persists in its never-ending race to achieve automotive excellence.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor February 1, 2024

NYU Motorsports, a Vertically Integrated Project of engineers, creators and entrepreneurs based at the Tandon School of Engineering, transforms motor racing into full-fledged business...

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Fonda serves up a fiesta of flavor

This Tribeca restaurant unites tradition and modernity through a myriad of Mexican classics.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor November 20, 2023

After lining up for Fonda’s raved taco booth at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival on Oct. 14, I knew I had to go to its brick-and-mortar restaurant in Tribeca....

People holding umbrellas and wearing blue, plastic rain ponchos are lining up in front of food stands with blue signs that have the restaurant names written on them.

Comfort food at EEEEEATSCON NY 2023 that healed my rainy day

EEEEEATSCON NY with five E’s ate. If you didn’t get to attend the festival this year, here are the stalls of five New York City restaurants that made the terrible weather worth it.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor October 12, 2023

When you search @infatuation_nyc on Instagram, you’ll be instantly hit with an incredibly colorful feed of New York City’s best eats. You may know of The Infatuation, an online...

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Staff Rants: School-life balance

As the semester starts to kick in, the WSN staff shares their experiences with balancing — or at least trying to balance — their academic and social lives.

On self-care Molly Koch — Opinion Editor Between going to class and working 20 hours a week, I never have time for myself. I have to pick and choose my battles between doing...