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5 books that will help your transition from the beach to the classroom
On the off chance you have time to read a book for pleasure this semester, here are some suggestions to get you excited for the upcoming academic year.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva and Eleanor Jacobs
• September 6, 2024
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Staff Recs: Falling into autumn
The best media to cozy up to during the fall semester.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Siobhán Minerva and Eleanor Jacobs
• September 4, 2024
![A wall covered with purple wallpaper and text saying “REIMAGINING THE LIBRARY’S FIRST FLOOR” above “MID-OCTOBER 2023.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/libraryfirstfloor-1-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Bobst’s construction is too disruptive for studying
Between taking away places to study and making it hard to focus in class, construction in the library is doing students more harm than good.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• September 13, 2023
![The southwest side of Washington Square Park covered in snow. People walk in the park.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/culture-winter-feature-900x654.jpg)
Opinion: A shorter winter break would actually be better for you
Although students favor the long recess, having a shorter one has substantial benefits.
Molly Koch, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 1, 2023
![Against a light purple background lie pink headphones, a yellow backpack, a pair of black boots, two books and a picture.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arts-staff-recs_Susan-900x675.png)
Staff Recs: Back to school
The Arts Desk spotlights some of their favorite artworks dealing with the highs and lows of college life.
Yas Akdag, Natalia Palacino, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• September 12, 2022
![A student holds up their phone displaying a purple Violet Go pass to enter an NYU building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ops-violetgo-900x600.jpg)
Opinion: Violet Go is completely pointless
NYU’s one-and-done Daily Screener revamp is unnecessary. We should simply have all our information on our NYU IDs.
Jules Roscoe, Opinion Editor
• September 7, 2022
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Off -Third: It’s time we bid adieu to imposter syndrome
You get more things when you’re confident, so fake it ‘til you make it.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• September 1, 2022
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Back to school: Food & Fun Guide 2021
September 24, 2021
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Staff Rants: Back To School
From the big workload to Zoom complaints, our staff has a lot of feelings about the first week of classes.
Alexandria Johnson, Nicole Chiarella, Helen Wajda and Kim Rice
• September 9, 2020
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Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
Kim Rice, Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti, Helen Wajda, Sasha Cohen, Ethan Zack, Asha Ramachandran, Gabby Lozano and Abby Hofstetter
• January 30, 2020
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NYU Trend Report: Back to School Edition
What are the most fashionable students in the most fashionable city in the U.S. wearing?
Carol Lee, Culture Editor
• August 24, 2019
![Rapper and musician Wyclef Jean performs during an event at the NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life on Feb. 13, marking the end of his masterclass in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/02-20-arts-wyclef-900x600.jpg)
In the Classroom with Wyclef Jean
Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer
• February 19, 2018
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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