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Adults need stuffed animals too
A stuffed animal may seem like a childish possession. Be it as it may, I never outgrew mine, and I’m all the better for it.
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor
• May 2, 2024
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NYU startup founders take their concepts to the next level
Startups at NYU won $225,000 in seed funding at this year’s Entrepreneurs Challenge.
Matt Petres, Photo Editor
• May 2, 2024
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NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures
With performances, food stations and a fashion show, the event brought students together to highlight the diversity of Middle Eastern and North African countries.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• April 17, 2024
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Roses are red, violets are blue, unsure about Valentine’s? Galentine’s is for you!
No Valentine's date? No problem! Here are three ways to celebrate Galentine's Day, a holiday focused on friendship, self-love and fun.
Annie Emans, Contributing Writer
• February 8, 2024
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Tackle tense roommate relations with these 4 bonding activities
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.
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2024
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More than Core: How language courses can go beyond the requirement
Three NYU students share how language courses have shaped them, both personally and academically.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2024
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The trendiest winter coats to brace New York City winter
With these trendy coats, you can conquer the New York City cold in style.
Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer
• January 25, 2024
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5 students you’re sure to run into this semester
From theater kids to finance bros, here’s a guide to some students you will see during the first week back.
Annie Emans, Contributing Writer
• January 24, 2024
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Beyond NYU: Enhancing sound in film and television
Ryan Cole channels his love for music to create sound for movies and shows like the Emmy-award winning show “Stranger Things.”
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 28, 2023
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In favor of smallness
Four years of editing the Washington Square News’ arts coverage have convinced me my task was trifling, but meaningful.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor
• May 5, 2023
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Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
Life sucks sometimes. School is hard. It’s OK to complain about it.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer
• December 14, 2022
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Teachers in training fight for future of NYU music education program
The Steinhardt music department announced that it will not accept new applications to an education program, sparking concerns among students studying to become music educators.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• November 22, 2022
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