Noor is a senior studying English literature with a minor in the business of media entertainment and technology. When she’s not in the office, she can be found binge-watching “Sex and the City,” making Spotify playlists or getting her latest dopamine fix opening up a blind box. You can find her on instagram @noormaahin or email her [email protected].
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Ahead of class registration for the upcoming fall semester, we each took the time to reflect on our favorite classes at NYU and their moving professors, transformative opportunities...
This April Fools’ Day, it’s time to reclaim the art of the prank: something that shocks or annoys someone without ruining their week, or their life. It seems that the spirit...
A new semester brings late-night quiz-cramming at Bobst Library and giddy chatting with a gradually solidifying friend group. Whether you’re looking for a snack to fuel you through...
As temperatures hover below freezing, take some time to help out your unhoused neighbors.
Noor Maahin, Identity & Equity Editor
• January 27, 2026
For many of us, thoughts of blasting the heater while wearing more layers than you can count is the only thing keeping us going in the cold. But as you turn up the dial, take a...
Between nearby cafes with overpriced coffee and merely the concept of seating to silent lounges throughout the Paulson Center and Bobst Library where studying takes priority, third...
With the Epstein files bringing human trafficking to national headlines, advocates like CAS junior Alexandria Smith have been working to confront the issue from the ground up.
Noor Maahin, Identity & Equity Editor
• January 22, 2026
After nearly a year of partisan conflict, political maneuvering and growing public demands for accountability, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed this past November,...
When your extended family reaches the point of political arguments tomorrow night, dinner table conversation might just sound like a whirlwind of charged headlines. But this week,...
As we near the finish line, NYU students share their thoughts on the three mayoral candidates.
Noor Maahin, Identity and Equity Editor
• November 3, 2025
For millions of New Yorkers, the 2025 mayoral election represents a battle between a new-age demand for change and longstanding institutional values. Amid rising housing costs,...
First-years and seniors on their first or final chapters at NYU.
Noor Maahin, Identity & Equity Editor
• September 9, 2025
For Tisch first-year Bo Ebeling, NYU has always been the plan. As a student hailing from Los Angeles and studying recorded music at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music,...
Like any good wannabe New Yorker, NYU students tend to walk around five miles per day. While this estimate is triple the national average, just know it could be substantially higher...
As we enter winter and the trenches of finals week, it is important to carve out time to take care of yourself. While social media may inundate us with new, trendy practices weekly,...
Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate resources or simply learn more about mutual aid, here is the information you need to know about how to help you make a positive community impact.
In a school in the heart of New York City, students are surrounded by the manifestation of many social injustices with every block they turn. With thousands suffering on...
This year, New York City is celebrating Halloween across two weekends. So, as you gear up for Halloweekend number two — and the holiday itself — take some time for reflection....
Setting sprays, along with powders and primers, are a great way to give your makeup a more finished look and make it last all day. However, with so many different setting sprays...
Don’t let your Monday morning internship attire trip you up this summer — level up your work wardrobe and make a statement with these office outfit essentials.
As internship season rolls around, it's time to talk about something quintessential to enter the workplace with confidence: office outfits. Entering a new internship can be stressful,...
With spring fast approaching, it can be hard to find a reliable style of shoes that work with every outfit in all types of weather. However, rain or shine, boots are always the...
The holy month of Ramadan has always held a special place in my heart. Now that I am away from home and family, my friends at NYU have helped me maintain a sense of community.
My earliest memories of Ramadan are vivid, enveloping my mind in warmth and nostalgia. I can smell my mother’s cooking, I can hear the laughter around the dinner table, I can...
Your roommate relationships can make or break your college experience. Here are activities to help you break the ice and ease tensions with your living companions.
One of the easiest ways to make conversation in any social setting is sharing roommate horror stories. It’s like those who’ve endured the trials of terrible roommates are forever...
From a fresh set of braids to custom nails, these dorm-preneurs offer affordable beauty services to students on campus.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023
At a time when it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable beauty services around Manhattan, students running small businesses from their dorms are filling that void for us....
Finding a good hair and skin care routine is hard, especially for college students trying to save money — so here are some easy DIY beauty recipes to help you flourish.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023
With the stress of college — where late-night study sessions and budget constraints matter most — finding the perfect hair and skin care routine can feel like an impossible...
My parents’ expectations caused me to use perfectionism as a survival tactic. Proud to Be First’s Secrets to Success Panel showed me that I’m not alone.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2022
If I had to choose one word to describe the academic environment I grew up in, it would be “expectations.” I had to be successful in my future: have a promising career, a lovely...
If you’re in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, look no further.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• October 26, 2022
At my last Halloween party, I dressed as Nana Osaki from “NANA.” I thought it was my best Halloween costume to date. It never occurred to me that not everyone watched this...