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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

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...

Off-Third: You should dorm with your best friend

There is no need for boundaries among best friends.

Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Do you remember how, during the summer before your first year, your dear mother warned you to not dorm with your best friend? Utter...

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

We all knew what we were signing up for when we decided to go to school in the city; New York isn’t exactly known for being quiet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it.

WSN Staff • April 11, 2019

On Crusty Catcallers By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor You are walking down the street, minding your own business when a creepy man walks past you, a little too close,...

When You Live in Housing — and an Apartment

Getting Back Home in a New York Minute

Melanie Eszter, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2018

Returning to the crib is super easy for these students.

Easy Dorm Room Decorations for the Holiday Season

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer • December 6, 2017

Need some festive cheer in your dorm room? Here are some fun decorations for the holidays (that abide by residence hall policy).

Students Risk Mid-Semester Moves on Bed-for-Bed

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2017

Despite being three weeks into the semester, many students have signed up for NYU's Bed-for-Bed room exchange program despite the threats it may pose to their comfort.

LinkNYC Has Explicit Consequences

Stephen Malkowicz, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2016

LinkNYC offered the promise of free wifi and technological progress, but NYU students living in dorms near these hi-tech stands have witnessed the downside to innovation.

Turn Your Dorm Green This Spring

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer • March 28, 2016

Bring spring into your dorm room with this guide to indoor gardening.

A Guide to Housing Gripes at NYU

Carlos Michael, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2016

As fall housing approaches, students bring up concerns about how NYU handles the room and roommate selection processes.

FIFA 15 excels in realistic graphics

Bobby Wagner, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2014

FIFA '15 hit shelves last week. What is its place in college dorm rooms compared to other iconic games?

Summer Storage Guide: Start making moves early

April 14, 2014

Start preparing for summer by getting ready to store your extra items.