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The yellow roof of The Chai Spot. Above it, is a black pole with a circular white sign that reads “Chai Tea.”

The Chai Spot brings a taste of Pakistan to Mott Street

This student-favorite Pakistani tea lounge is the perfect place to spill the chai with friends.
Kanita Tariq, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

To the average Pakistani, chai is more than just a morning beverage. It is a string that ties everyone together, no matter their cultural backgrounds. For many immigrant families...

An illustration of a megaphone with a red handle. Written in orange on the megaphone are the words “Staff Rants.”

Staff Rants: The doors vs. wheels debate

WSN staff offers up our thoughts on a timeless question: Are there more doors or wheels in this world? Enjoy!

On whether gated channel proteins count Listen, I don’t know anymore. I was so convinced it was wheels. I want it to be wheels. Think about a group study room or a lecture hall...

Burning My Own Face

Burning My Own Face

A multimedia self-portrait investigation into mental illness, psychology of self and other humans.
Joey Solomon, Contributing Photographer October 25, 2019

Goodwill and Google's new Chelsea pop-up store in Chelsea that is promoting sustainable fashion. (Photo by Hanna McNeila)

ReFashion NYU Helps You Upgrade Your Closet — Sustainably

Tired of fast fashion? ReFashion NYU has solutions.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer April 5, 2019

Thrifting, upcycling, swapping, recycling, creating.  At EarthMatters@NYU’s ReFashion NYU event at the Kimmel Center for University Life on Tuesday, all of these practices and...

Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

Unpopular Opinions: 2000s Cartoon Network Shows

An unpopular stroll down Cartoon Network's memory lane.
Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor, Music Editor, Film & TV Editor November 14, 2018
An unpopular stroll down Cartoon Network's memory lane.
The New York Botanical Garden, which will be holding a special Earth Day Celebration at the end of its annual Orchid Show.

Find a Park to Celebrate Earth Day

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer April 20, 2018
Save the trees. Save the bees. Here's what you could be doing this Earth Day.
MAI (Movement Art Is) is an organization that uses movement artistry to inspire and change the world while elevating the artistic, educational, and social impact of dance. MAI was co-founded by Jon Boogz and Lil Buck.

Love (and Dance) Heals all Wounds at Skirball

Julia Fields, Staff Writer April 17, 2018
Skirball Center for Performing Arts hosted “Love Heals All Wounds” –– an expressive dance performance from the group Movement Art Is that highlighted current social issues
Aramark, NYU’s food service provider, is being urged to adhere to healthier and more responsible standards in their food and practices.

Real Food Challenges NYU Dining

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
Real Food Challenge is a national campaign that demands more transparency and greater responsibility in food sourcing from NYU Dining and Aramark
NYU's sustainability platform, Green Thread, strives to make NYU an environmentally-friendly campus.

Demystifying Green Thread

Jiayun Yang, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
By asking a few random students on campus and employees at NYU’s dining halls, not much information about Green Thread could be gathered. So what exactly is Green Thread? It’s time to demystify it.
Katie Paterson’s solo presentation, “From Earth into a Black Hole,” encapsulates sensory associations of the lesser known.

On Seeing Black Holes and Smelling Clouds

Katherine Borkov, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
In her first solo presentation in New York, Katie Paterson explores the concepts and dark depths of space with her exhibit "From Earth into a Black Hole."

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
On April 20th, The Avery Fisher center hosted screenings of Plastic Paradise and Divide in Concord.

NYU celebrates Earth Day all month

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
NYU has events lined up for the month in honor of Earth Day festivities.