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A view of a sunset from a stone patio at NYU Florence, looking across the valley toward Villa Natalia. Trimmed hedges line the path down from the patio and cypress trees adorn the skyline.

Italian travel survival guide: My favorite cities in Italy

You have a long list of Italian cities to visit while studying at NYU Florence — here are my favorites, and here’s how to navigate them.
Emily Kerrigan, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

FLORENCE, Italy — Studying abroad is a daunting task. There is enormous pressure to travel somewhere new every weekend. Constant traveling is extremely draining, and trying to...

The holidays can be expensive. Here are some items that are worth the hefty price tag. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better

If you’re at NYU, there’s a decent chance that you know some rich people who helped get you here. Here are expensive gifts that are actually worth the money that you can ask them for.
Alexandra Chan, Alex Tey and Alex Tran December 10, 2021

As winter break approaches, here’s a holiday gift guide to help you to take advantage of the rich people in your life. When they ask how to ease their conscience, you can answer...

Poster for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. (via Facebook)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: March 15 to 17

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books and Theater Editor March 14, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday — if you want to escape the inevitable onslaught of intoxicated revelers this weekend, check out one of these arts and entertainment events....

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 22 to 24

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 22 to 24

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
February 22, 2019

Tisch Drama Stage Presents “Fiction” at the Abe Burrows Theater, Feb. 21 - Mar. 2 Tisch Drama Stage presents a new work by 600 Highwaymen, an experimental theater collective...

Neshla Caplan and Adam Kashmiry in "ADAM," running at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 14 - 16. (Photo courtesy of the Skirball Center)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 14 to 17

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books & Theatre Editor February 14, 2019

This Valentine’s Day weekend, whether you’re single and looking for something to take your mind off of romance or you’re having trouble thinking of a fun, outside-the-box...

A student sleeping on the floor in the fifth floor lounge in Bobst.

WSN’s Guide to Sleeping on Campus

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Here's an extensive list of places to nap around campus
Electronic Sound Outfit, also known as E.S.O., is a DJ duo made up of Nick Kohler and Alex Blanton, both NYU students who played in a lot of gigs around the city.

The musician’s guide to scoring the gig

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer October 7, 2015
Tips on how to land a gig for aspiring artists from fellow students.
via Wikipedia.org

Edible flowers help dishes blossom

April 29, 2014
Nothing makes a dish looks fancier or more appropriate for springtime than an edible flower garnish.
Avital Glibicky/WSN

Simple steps to welcome spring with perfect picnic

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor April 22, 2014
Celebrate National Picnic Day tomorrow with these tips.
Clockwise from L: Courtesy of The Central Park Boathouse, via flickr.com, Rachel Kaplan/WSN, Courtesy of New Line Cinema, via sheknows.com

Gift guide: great Valentine’s presents for all your loved ones

February 11, 2013
Valentine’s Day might seem cliché, but here are some gifts for everyone in your life.